Travel Assistant for high-net-worth individual
Job Description
LOCATION
The client lives in the Midwest to the West coast, but candidates from any part of the United States may apply.
Our client is a retired high-net-worth individual who loves to travel. She was a successful entrepreneur, and now she wants to see the world; and the assistant will accompany the client on location wherever she goes. Candidates with travel experience, especially ones that come from a hospitality background are ideal.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The client will take approximately 6 trips a year, which would last anywhere from 1 week to 1 month at a time. Planning would typically be done in advance by the client, so the candidate won't be asked to do a complex trip with very short notice.
The candidate will have time in-between trips to stay in their own home city, while still working and collaborating with the client virtually on the next trip.
START DATE
The candidate will begin work in November for planning the next trip, which would be in May of 2023.
SALARY
You will get paid to travel the world, and salary will be based on experience. A typically competitive salary for an assistant, plus 100% of travel expenses, accommodations and food will be covered. A discretionary year-end bonus based on performance.
The client lives in the Midwest to the West coast, but candidates from any part of the United States may apply.
Our client is a retired high-net-worth individual who loves to travel. She was a successful entrepreneur, and now she wants to see the world; and the assistant will accompany the client on location wherever she goes. Candidates with travel experience, especially ones that come from a hospitality background are ideal.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Is well versed in all forms for travel: commercial, private aviation, cruise ships, etc.
- Savvy when it comes to 5-star hotels & resorts (as opposed to just booking vacation villas online)
- Open availability: Is able to be gone for weeks at a time
- Can travel on location with the client (not just running operations from the hotel room at the location)
- Travel savvy: Experienced at arranging unique travel experiences
- Experienced traveler at some level: Has traveled internationally
- Outgoing: Has good social skills
- An assistant with "sea legs" and gusto: Has the desire to travel 1st class and be involved in various activities: hiking, biking, golfing, etc.
- Growth Mindset: Is patient and optimistic with a "glass half full" sort of mentality
- Assistance: Can accept what the travel includes: dealing with luggage, checking in to hotels, dealing with hospitality staff, etc.
- Sky is the limit: Candidate wants to go to places like the Antarctic, Asia or South America
- Holiday travel: An assistant who can also travel during the holiday season (end of December through beginning of January) is ideal, but not a deal-breaker. Most travel will be from May-October.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The client will take approximately 6 trips a year, which would last anywhere from 1 week to 1 month at a time. Planning would typically be done in advance by the client, so the candidate won't be asked to do a complex trip with very short notice.
The candidate will have time in-between trips to stay in their own home city, while still working and collaborating with the client virtually on the next trip.
START DATE
The candidate will begin work in November for planning the next trip, which would be in May of 2023.
SALARY
You will get paid to travel the world, and salary will be based on experience. A typically competitive salary for an assistant, plus 100% of travel expenses, accommodations and food will be covered. A discretionary year-end bonus based on performance.
How to apply for this job
Paste your resume below. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Candidates must have verifiable references and be able to pass a background check.
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