Remote

Personal Executive Assistant (with short-term rental experience)

South Africa

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Hospitality, Real Estate, TravelIndustries

Personal Executive Assistant (Short-Term Rental Focus)

Location Type: Remote Employment Type: Full-time Workplace: Remote Language: English Published: 2025-07-22 Shift: Night Shift (EST)


Position Overview

We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Personal Executive Assistant with hands-on experience managing or supporting short-term rental properties (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.). This role combines administrative support for the executive with operational oversight of short-term rental properties, ensuring both business and personal priorities are met efficiently. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and capable of juggling calendars, travel, property management tasks, and guest communications with professionalism and discretion.


Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the executive’s daily calendar, appointments, emails, and travel arrangements.
  • Screen calls, respond to inquiries, and prioritize tasks for the executive.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations of short-term rental properties, ensuring smooth check-ins/outs and guest satisfaction.
  • Handle guest communications, resolve issues, and manage booking platforms (e.g., Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com).
  • Coordinate cleaning crews, maintenance vendors, and supplies for the rental properties.
  • Monitor and optimize listings, pricing, and occupancy rates on various platforms.
  • Track income, expenses, and prepare basic financial or occupancy reports for the properties.
  • Assist in research, document preparation, and project management for business or personal initiatives.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as an Executive or Personal Assistant, with at least 1–2 years in short-term rental operations.
  • Strong knowledge of short-term rental platforms and property management best practices.
  • Experience in listing online.
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and property management or booking software.
  • Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and solve problems under pressure.
  • High level of discretion and professionalism.

Benefits

  • Purely work-from-home.
  • Night Shift (EST).
  • Weekly pay.

Company Information

  • Department: [Not Specified]

Skills

Executive Assistant
Personal Assistant
Short-term rental operations
Airbnb
VRBO
Booking.com
Property management
Listing optimization
Calendar management
Travel arrangements
Guest communication
Microsoft Office
Google Workspace
Problem-solving
Communication

Remote

Global employment platform for payroll management

About Remote

Remote.com is a global employment platform that helps businesses hire, manage, and pay employees in various countries. It simplifies international human resources tasks such as compliance, payroll, and benefits management, allowing companies to focus on their core operations. Remote.com stands out by prioritizing data security with ISO27001 certification and SOC 2 compliance, while offering a flexible pricing model that reduces manual work. The company's goal is to provide a comprehensive solution for efficiently managing international talent.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$482.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Consulting, CybersecurityIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Paid Parental Leave
Mental Health Support
Stock Options
Professional Development Budget
Home Office Stipend
Company Social Events

Risks

AI-powered HR platforms like Borderless AI could threaten Remote's market share.
Competitors like Deel show rapid growth, indicating a highly competitive market.
Stablecoin payments trend could pose a risk if Remote doesn't adapt quickly.

Differentiation

Remote offers a unified platform for managing global payroll and compliance.
Remote's ISO27001 and SOC 2 certifications ensure high standards of data security.
Remote Global Benefits simplifies multi-country health insurance management with Kota's integration.

Upsides

Remote's stablecoin payments feature addresses demand for flexible international contractor payments.
Remote's entry into Japan expands its reach in high-demand international employment markets.
The global payroll solutions market is projected to reach $10.5 billion by 2030.

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