Hello! I need your help handling some very important aspects of my life. You're a responsible, quick-learning, and communicative person. You love the idea of automating things. You're a professional interested in working with a business executive. You get things done.
Part time: 5-20 hrs/week
Location: Ability to come to Palo Alto (close to Cal Ave) on occasion is preferred. Remote otherwise.
Sample Tasks/Responsibilities
- House Maintenance: figure out the best way to fix my home including researching handymen/cleaners in the area, cross-referencing ratings/reviews, negotiating rates, and scheduling
- Vacation planner: What's the best city in Europe to vacation in for one week in December? What's the most economical? Fun? What has the best beer? You'll have to research/propose itineraries, book plane tickets, book AirBnB/Hotels, etc.
- Bill categorization: Given a list of bills for the month, categorize each one and determine which are extraneous expenses
- Decorate home: Help me decide which bed frame to buy, which art to hang, and where everything belongs
- Appointments: I need you to take over my calendar, manage all of my appointments, and advise me about doing things like going to the doctor or dentist
- Baby: help me apply for schools
Requirements
- A computer with internet
- A phone with email and sms capabilities
- Proficiency with email and online calendars (e.g. Google Calendar)
- Strong communication skills: direct and concise
- Decision making: I need you to make good decisions while also communicating which decisions you've made and why
- Organization, attention to detail, and responsibility
- Tendency to err towards yes/no questions (e.g. "Dr. Jane Doe is a dentist in the South Bay that accepts your insurance and is very well reviewed. Can I book an appointment for you at 4pm on Tuesday 9/8?" instead of "What dentist do you prefer?")
- Being awesome and hilarious
Rate: $25-40/hr depending on experience
Please e-mail me at with a short description of why you’re perfect for the job: