Locations | NEW YORK CITY | BROOKLYNHire a Trusted Part-Time Personal Assistant - Brooklyn, NY
Get Help from a Personal Assistant in Brooklyn for Home, Work, or Both
At The Middle, finding a personal assistant in Brooklyn is simple. We match busy professionals and families with qualified part-time assistants for errands, scheduling, admin tasks, and household management so your days are manageable and the only rush you feel is catching the R.
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Save Time
Delegate all the little time sucks and reclaim your life.
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Boost Productivity
We’ll do the admin so you can focus on higher-level projects.
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Reduce Stress
Find The Middle ground in work/life balance.
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No Set Plans
Personalized support tailored to your needs.
How It Works
Match with candidatesSay goodbye to combing through applications! Tell us about what you are looking for, and receive your matches.
interview your favoritesAvoid the hassle of coordinating. Simply provide your availability and we’ll set up a video interview.
hire Assistant + get startedPositions are part-time, but ongoing. Pay your assistant their wages directly and enjoy your newfound time!
Typical Tasks a Personal Assistant in Brooklyn Can Handle for You
A personal assistant in Brooklyn can handle a range of responsibilities specific to your needs. Hiring a personal assistant in Brooklyn offers local, customized service to accomplish the tasks that sit on your to-do list.
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Stock supplies
Device setup
Make online purchases
Return packages
Research vendors
Manage households
Run errands
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Process bill payments
Respond to mail and email
Create and edit documents
Data entry and spreadsheet creation
Sort and organize files
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Schedule appointments
Coordinate meetings
Event planning
Handle travel arrangements and reservations
Manage calendars
Cost of Hiring a Personal Assistant in Brooklyn
Employment agency fees in Brooklyn are typically a commission ranging from 10% to 20%. If the salary is $100,000 for the personal assistant and the agency charges 15%, their fee would be $15,000.
We don’t work that way. We provide candidate matches and arrange video interviews with your selected matches free of charge. When you are ready to hire your top choice, our one-time placement fee of $750 is due.
You pay your PA their wages directly. Most candidates ask $30-$50/hr.
Who Hires an Assistant with The Middle?
Small Business Owners
Consultants
Project Managers
Entrepreneurs
Philanthropists
Marketing Experts
Branding Creatives
Writers
Finance Professionals
Tech Founders & Engineers
Film, TV & Media Executives
Artists/Musicians
Interior Designers
Investment Bankers
Lawyers
Satisfied Clients
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"Gracie has a very keen sense of people's strengths, needs, and personalities that will mix."
Charles D.
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“My assistant saves me so much time in my day to day life, and it's a relief knowing I can rely on her."
Erica W.
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“The EA we hired continues to be a phenomenal asset to our professional and personal lives. "
Robert D.
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“I felt like I never had to lift a finger. From start to finish, working with the Middle was smooth, efficient, and fun."
Mitchell G.
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"I was able to find an excellent PA, who has now become essential to streamline and accelerate our work."
Maria D.
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"What a brilliant and efficient way to find a personal assistant. A service to find quality candidates looking for hourly work."
Private Client
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"The Middle made hiring so much faster and curated such great candidates that the only hard part was making a decision."
Brian J.
Areas We Serve in California
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Areas We Serve in Illinois
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The Difference Between Part-Time and Full-Time Personal Assistants
Why a Part-Time Personal Assistant Might Be the Perfect Fit for Your Needs
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Maximize Your Day: How a Personal Assistant Can Streamline Your Schedule
The Benefits of Outsourcing Professional and Personal Tasks
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Creating a Comprehensive Job Description for Your Personal Assistant
A Guide To Finding Your Ideal Personal Assistant
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Why New York City & Los Angeles Are Perfect for Personal Assistants
Unique Reasons to Hire Personal Assistants in NYC & LA
FAQs
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The Middle is your place to find personal assistants in Brooklyn. Our personal assistants can also support clients in Manhattan, and Los Angeles.
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Pet care is not guaranteed in a PA’s scope of work, but some candidates may be happy to care for your furry friend(s) as needed.
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It's possible! Our database is constantly in flux as we consistently onboard new candidates. Whether or not we have any bilingual candidates is subject to change at any time.
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Any personal assistant in The Middle can be 100% remote (virtual) if that’s what you’re looking for. The difference between the remote personal assistants that you’ll work with from The Middle versus one you might get from a traditional virtual assistant platform is that even if you hire a remote personal assistant, your PA will still be local to your area. This way, you’ll have someone working for you who is familiar with your area and located in the same time zone as you for ease of communication.
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We currently only place part-time personal assistants who work from 5 to 25 hours a week.
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Begin by creating a profile that outlines your tasks and preferences for a personal assistant. We will select personal assistant matches for you based on the information you provide and send you a personal link to view their profiles. Provide us with the times and dates you’re available and we’ll set up video interviews with any or all of your candidates.
Then, select your favorite to hire. When you select and hire a personal assistant, they will work for you and be paid directly by you. After our placement fee is paid, we’ll provide information so you can contact your PA offline and get started. It’s that simple!
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We present you with potential matches within two weeks of your request (though often sooner). We match you with pre-screened, qualified personal assistants in our database. Then we schedule video interviews according to your availability. When you decide to hire a personal assistant candidate and pay our placement fee, you can begin working with your new personal assistant.
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We place personal assistants for private individuals and busy professionals, and part of our matching process is considering candidates who have industry-specific experience for your needs. We believe mutually-aligned interests and industry experience make stronger matches, but our assistants are flexible and adaptable so we also consider transferrable skills in our matching process.
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Not necessarily. When you hire a personal assistant in Brooklyn, many candidates are comfortable commuting via subway or bus. If a car is required for your specific tasks, please specify that in your questionnaire.
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Moving in Brooklyn, or anywhere within NYC, is a job in and of itself. Your personal assistant can be a huge asset during a move by:
Researching and booking movers.
Selling old furniture on marketplaces and coordinating pickups.
Helping unpack and get organized in your new place.
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We serve many major neighborhoods in Brooklyn, from Williamsburg and Greenpoint to Park Slope and Brooklyn Heights. Our goal is to find you reliable support so we match you with candidates who can easily commute to you.
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Sure! Many assistants are happy to work from a nearby cafe or their own home for admin tasks. We believe in flexible working arrangements that suit both you and your assistant.
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Hiring through The Middle saves you time screening applications and ensures qualified candidates. Craigslist and unverified job boards can be a gamble. When you hire a personal assistant in Brooklyn through The Middle, you have the peace of mind that every candidate has been pre-screened and will be a skilled personal assistant.
Hiring a Personal AssistantBenefits of Hiring a Local Personal Assistant in Brooklyn
Hiring a personal assistant in Brooklyn allows you to focus on your priorities. The value of hiring a personal assistant includes:
Better Work-Life Balance: When you delegate tasks to a personal assistant, you gain a healthier balance between your work and personal life.
Expertise and Skills: We match you with candidates whose experience matches your needs so that you are supported by a proficient assistant.
Saves Time: Hiring a personal assistant and delegating some of your tasks to them will free up your time for more important, higher-level projects.
Saves Money: Outsourcing tasks to an assistant can be a more cost-effective choice compared to managing all of the responsibilities on your own.
Reduces Stress: Having a personal assistant to help complete tasks can decrease your stress and prevent burnout.
Confidentiality and Trust: A personal assistant is a reliable, trustworthy right-hand who maintains ethical standards, demonstrates professionalism, and ensures privacy.
Customized Support: You define your specific preferences and tasks that your personal assistant will handle which allows for a more personalized working relationship.
Increases Productivity: By delegating routine tasks to a personal assistant, you can concentrate on tasks that demand your expertise, and ultimately boost your productivity.
Improves Organization: A personal assistant can help you stay organized and manage your schedule.
Effective Communication: A personal assistant can help make communication more productive and efficient and can ensure prompt responses to critical emails and phone calls.
Qualifications to Look For in a Personal Assistant
If you’re looking for a personal assistant, you want to hire one who has the relevant experience and qualifications that you need. We pre-screen your matches to make sure they align with your preferences before any interviews occur. The skills we consider valuable in a personal assistant include:
Adaptability and Flexibility: Personal Assistants who can adjust to shifting priorities and navigate unforeseen circumstances with poise.
Administrative Skills: Proficiency in administrative tasks including calendar management, appointment scheduling, email correspondence, and efficient data organization.
Availability: Candidates whose schedule works with the hours required for the position.
Communication Skills: Personal Assistants who have exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Confidentiality: Personal Assistants who are trustworthy and can ensure privacy.
Organizational Skills: Candidates who offer strong organizational skills, who can multitask, and ensure things run smoothly.
Problem-Solvers: Candidates who think independently and develop solutions for difficult and unexpected situations.
Relevant Experience: Prior involvement in a similar capacity is an advantage because it shows demonstrated familiarity with the responsibilities of the job.
Time Management: Personal assistants who prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Technical Proficiency: Candidates who are experienced in using technology, computer software, and apps.
How to Ensure Confidentiality and Privacy When Hiring a Brooklyn Personal Assistant
In order to maintain a high level of confidentiality and privacy when hiring a personal assistant, several essential measures can be implemented. Begin by conducting a thorough background check on potential candidates, including verifying their references and previous work experiences. Introduce comprehensive confidentiality agreements or non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that outline the sensitive nature of the role and the expectations for handling confidential information. During the interview process, inquire about the candidate's previous experience in maintaining discretion and handling sensitive data. Once hired, provide clear guidelines on data handling and storage, and restrict access to sensitive information on a need-to-know basis. Regularly review and reinforce the importance of confidentiality and privacy to ensure a secure working relationship.
The Middle does not conduct background checks. California's "Ban the Box" Assembly Bill 1008 prevents background checks from being conducted before a conditional offer of employment. Since The Middle is a California company, and the candidates are not The Middle's employees, we are not legally allowed to perform a background check. We do conduct reference checks.