Executive/Personal Assistant

Pennington Wealth Management, founded in 1996 by Darrell Pennington, is a small, but mighty force within the wealth advising community. Ranking highly on lists published by Forbes, Barron’s, and other notable financial magazines, the key to our success is simple: we love helping people. Whether we’re working hard in the office or out volunteering as a team, we enjoy ourselves and we get the job done. Visit our website www.penningtonwealth.com to learn more about our team.

We are looking to hire an Executive/Personal Assistant to help oversee and help maintain the CEO’s and COO’s family personal needs, as well as an Executive assistant who can help around the office, when house needs are light for the week. The right candidate will have excellent interpersonal and organizational communication skills as well as exceptional time management and administrative ability. The principals are looking for someone who is currently living in the Houston area and does not mind light travel throughout the city. This position would be between 30-40 hours a week, pending on the needs of the family, and will include benefits.

Position requirements:

• Reliable transportation

• Tech savvy (Microsoft Office, social media platforms, etc.)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks

• Strong interpersonal skills

• 3-5 years’ experience (Preferred)

This position may be responsible for:
Errands

• Dry Cleaning pick-up/drop-off

• Grocery shopping

• Pharmacy trips

• Groomer & Vet trips

• Deliveries & Pick-ups

• Returns

• Post Office trips

Day-to-Day Household Tasks (Between Cleaner Visits)

• Keep supplies stocked

• Schedule and/or meet household vendors

• Process mail

• We host events (Philanthropic, Bible Study, dinners, etc.) and want to maintain a tidy, presentable household

Personal - Lifestyle Management

• Keep supplies stocked

• Managing calendar

• Making appointments

• Event Planning

• Purchasing & wrapping gifts

• Shopping

• Maintaining an organized household

• Reminders

Business Services

• Administrative help

• Process improvement

• Task management

• Calendar management

• Mail processing

Organizing

• Home

• Office

• Processes

Specific Experience, Knowledge, and Skills Required:
Strong computer/technology acumen are needed for this role. A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of experience as an estate or house manager, executive or personal assistant, and/or chief of staff for private families and/or executives required. Previous experience in production (events/media) or hospitality a plus. This is a big opportunity for the right candidate.

Starting compensation $20-23 an hour.

Benefits: We offer competitive pay and opportunity for growth. Company benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, paid parking, mileage reimbursement, generous PTO and 401(k) plan with matching.

Our Products and Services: Personal financial planning for retirement, investments, wealth preservation strategies, tax management strategies, small businesses, and education funding.
 

At Ameriprise Financial, we’re not just in the business of helping clients with their financial goals – we also help our advisors and employees reach their true potential by embracing an inclusive and collaborative culture. We celebrate the unique qualities and reward the contributions of our talented, passionate employees. If you’re motivated and want to work for a strong, ethical company that cares about you and your community, take the next step with Ameriprise Financial.
This position is with an Ameriprise Financial Franchise owner.

Full time