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Hire a Personal Assistant in NYC

Part-Time Personal Assistant Services for Busy Professionals

  • Save Time

    Delegate all the little time sucks and reclaim your life.

  • Boost Productivity

    We’ll do the admin so you can focus on higher-level projects.

  • Reduce Stress

    Find The Middle ground in work/life balance.

  • No Set Plans

    Personalized support tailored to your needs.

How It Works

Match with candidates

Say goodbye to combing through applications! Tell us about what you are looking for, and receive your matches.

interview your favorites

Avoid the hassle of coordinating. Simply provide your availability and we’ll set up a video interview.

hire Assistant + get started

Positions are part-time, but ongoing. Pay your assistant their wages directly and enjoy your newfound time!

We match you with pre-screened, qualified assistants from our database. You hire your best fit.

Typical Responsibilities of a Personal Assistant

The responsibilities of a personal assistant encompass a wide array of tasks tailored to your unique needs; working on tasks you delegate and catering to your preferences.

  • Running errands

    Stocking supplies

    Setting up devices

  • Scheduling appointments, meetings, or event planning

    Preparing documents

    Data entry and creating spreadsheets

    Organizing files

    Paying bills

  • Making travel arrangements or reservations

    Managing mail and email correspondence

    Managing calendars

Cost of Hiring a Personal Assistant in New York City

Fees charged by a typical personal assistant agency in NY vary depending on the agency, and the complexity of the search. They usually charge a fee or commission from 10-20% or more of the personal assistant's annual salary. For example, if the personal assistant's annual salary is $50,000, and the agency charges a 15% placement fee, the fee would be $7,500 (15% of $50,000). But we’re different.

The candidate matches we provide to you are free. If you wish to interview any of the candidates matches we have provided, a non-refundable interview fee of $100 is due. When we receive the deposit, we schedule interviews for you with your matches. Once you have interviewed your candidates and are ready to hire your favorite, we charge a one-time placement fee of $445, bringing our total service fees to $545.

You pay your PA their wages directly. Candidates in NYC are typically looking for $30-35/hr, with the minimum being $25/hr.

Who Hires an Assistant with The Middle?

Small Business Owners

Consultants

Project Managers

Entrepreneurs

Philanthropists

Marketing Experts

Branding Creatives

Writers

Venture Capitalists

Tech Founders & Engineers

Film, TV & Media Executives

Artists

Interior Designers

Investment Bankers

Lawyers

Satisfied Clients

  • "Gracie has a very keen sense of people's strengths, needs, and personalities that will mix."

    Charles D.

  • “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.

  • “The EA we hired continues to be a phenomenal asset to our professional and personal lives. "

    Robert D.

  • “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.

  • "I was able to find an excellent PA, who has now become essential to streamline and accelerate our work."

    Maria D.

  • "What a brilliant and efficient way to find a personal assistant. A service to find quality candidates looking for hourly work."

    Private Client

  • "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

Los Angeles

Areas We Serve in New York

New York City

FAQs

  • The Middle is a unique personal assistant agency in NYC. We provide part-time personal assistant placements. We serve the areas of Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx, as well as the Los Angeles area.

  • Yes, it’s worth it. When you hire a personal assistant, you'll save time and money, while reducing your stress. The benefits of hiring a qualified personal assistant will be felt almost immediately when it's a good match (and luckily - we're good at matching!)

  • We currently place New York City personal assistants in part-time positions only. Those we place usually work between 5 and 25 hours per week.

  • The Middle is the first service exclusively dedicated to locating your ideal part-time, ongoing personal assistant. We merge the convenience of an online platform with personalized matching, without steep agency fees. Our process eliminates the need for you to sift through hundreds of applications or spend hours screening candidates. The Middle links you with skilled candidates who are tailored to your specific needs. We value your time – let us handle the task of finding your new personal assistant, allowing you time to focus on your business.

  • Start the hiring process by creating a specific profile detailing the work you need to be completed and your personal preferences for the position (we’ll walk you through all the information needed!).

    A member of our team will then pick the best personal assistant matches for you, based on the information you have provided. Profiles of matches will arrive in your inbox for your review. When you’re ready to interview matches, pick up to 5, provide your availability, and we’ll set up video interviews at your convenience.

    After the video interviews, you choose your favorite personal assistant to hire. 95% of our clients find a successful match. The match you select and hire will work for you and be paid by you directly. After you pay our placement fee, we’ll provide direct contact information for you to connect with your match offline and get started. It’s that simple!

  • Within two weeks of your request, we present you with potential matches, followed by interviews scheduled at your convenience. We match you with pre-screened, qualified personal assistants in our database and then you pick up to 5 people and we schedule interviews. After you choose a personal assistant to hire and pay our placement fee, your new assistant can start working for you.

  • However you need support, we’ve got you covered. We place personal assistants for private individuals and busy professionals. Our personalized matching provides candidates who will fit your unique needs and match our personal assistants with you based on your mutually aligned interests and industry experience. Our assistants are flexible and adaptable to changes because we know your needs can vary.

  • Virtual assistants cost $25-35/hr in NYC. Our assistants are different because they can offer both in-person and virtual (ie, remote) support.

    No matter what your position entails, your assistant will always be based in your city and can be available for in-person support.

  • The Middle only places part-time, ongoing, personal assistants. We do not screen for nannies and babysitters or place these specific childcare positions. However, some of our candidates have worked as nannies and babysitters and are open to providing supplemental childcare. You can note this additional bonus on our Client Questionnaire.

Hiring a Personal Assistant

Reasons to Hire a Personal Assistant in NYC

Hiring a personal assistant can offer numerous advantages, enabling you to streamline your responsibilities, increase productivity, and improve your overall quality of life. The value of hiring a personal assistant includes:

  • 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.

  • Less Stress: Having a personal assistant to help complete tasks can decrease your stress and prevent burnout.

  • 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.

  • Customized Support: You define your specific preferences and tasks that your personal assistant will handle which allows for a more personalized working relationship.

  • Increased Productivity: By delegating routine tasks to a personal assistant, you can concentrate on tasks that demand your expertise, and ultimately boost your productivity.

  • Improved 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.

  • Confidentiality and Trust: A personal assistant is a reliable, trustworthy right-hand who maintains ethical standards, demonstrates professionalism, and ensures privacy.

Qualifications to Look For in a Personal Assistant

When you’re looking for a personal assistant, you want to hire one with relevant experience and qualifications that align with your requirements. This is where our matchmaking service excels. We pre-screen your candidates to make sure your matches are qualified for what you need before any interviews take place. Key skills we consider are:

  • Communication Skills: Personal Assistants who have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Organizational Skills: Candidates who demonstrate strong organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks and keep things running smoothly.

  • Time Management: Personal assistants who are skilled at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

  • Tech Savvy: Candidates who are comfortable with technology, computer software, and apps.

  • Flexibility and Adaptability: Personal Assistants who can adapt to changing priorities and handle unexpected situations with ease.

  • Confidentiality: Personal assistants who are trustworthy and can handle sensitive information and privacy issues. 

  • Problem-Solving Skills: Candidates who can think independently and find solutions to challenges.

  • Relevant Experience: Experience in a similar role is beneficial because it demonstrates a familiarity with the responsibilities.

  • Administrative Skills: Experience in administrative tasks, such as managing calendars, scheduling appointments, handling emails, and organizing files.

  • Availability: Candidates whose schedule aligns with the hours required for the position.