Seeking a highly capable live-in executive assistant to serve as a trusted, steady counterpart in the currently unruly and unstructured day-to-day operations of a single professional inventor. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping the trains on track while I invent cool stuff to save the planet lol things like keeping up on paperwork and orders, and supplies we need organizing the many little details that keep life flowing smoothly. Also being my Watson! I have new invention ideas every day and need someone attentive, thoughtful, and collaborative to bounce them off of to help separate the gems from the rocks. It's fun work really if you have the mind for such things. All areas of invention household goods, electronics, a new type of toothbrush perhaps? It's all on the table here and ready for fun, honest, thoughtful debate about viability - no a kissing wanted!
This is a long-term, professional position that values discretion, reliability, and sharp observation, and includes private on-site housing and compensation.
This is a 5 acre property in the Sierra mountains outside (above) Lake Isabella - the view is tremendous and it's quiet, private, and inspiring. The house is about a mile from anything else, so if you like wide open skies, mountain views, no neighbors, and a chance to reset your life a little while doing meaningful work, this might be for you.
Responsibilities:
Manage scheduling, reminders, and daily logistics
Assist with research, correspondence, and organization
Act as a sounding board for planning and problem-solving
Handle errands and coordination as needed
Property managing our 5 mountain-view acres
Maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times
Provide general support to keep daily operations running smoothly
Schedule & Lifestyle:
Roughly 20–30 hours per week, laid-back, thoughtful, and flexible
Rural mountain location - amazing if you love peace and space and nature
Occasional off-hour assistance may be requested, planned well in advance
Regular personal time and days off guaranteed
This is a live-in role, but your private space is completely separate and integrated into your compensation
Professional Boundaries:
This is a strictly professional position. Mutual respect, clarity, and healthy boundaries are essential.
Ideal Candidate:
Highly organized, observant, creative, resourceful, empathetic, and self-directed
Comfortable in a remote, quiet environment
Enjoys problem-solving, brainstorming, and partnering closely on ideas
Reliable, trustworthy, and calm
Prior experience as an assistant, operations coordinator, or project support a plus
Possible help with assembly of our creations
Additional skills appreciated - Computer / Marketing / Web Design - Other? Please share your strong suits
About Me & Collaboration:
My skills are creative inventing / engineering / cad design / 3-d printing / machining / mechanics - all aspects of bringing ideas from the 'realm of thought' into reality. Your skills in any of my areas of expertise are greatly appreciated and encouraged but not strictly neccessary I will need your support in the areas mentioned above which I am NOT as strong in. Take up that slack along with the idea-bouncing and you will be my trusted "Watson" and creative partner :)
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