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Hire a Personal Assistant in NYC with the Middle
At The Middle, we connect busy New Yorkers with qualified and affordable part-time personal assistants for both in-person and remote support. Whether you need help with errands, life admin, or business tasks, we match you with a reliable NYC assistant so you can reclaim your time and focus on what matters most.
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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 Responsibilities of a Personal Assistant
The responsibilities of a personal assistant encompass a variety of tasks tailored to your unique needs.
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Running errands
Stocking supplies
Setting up devices
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Scheduling appointments, meetings, or event planning
Preparing documents
Data entry and creating spreadsheets
Organizing files
Paying bills
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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 NYC vary depending on the agency, and the complexity of the search, but they typically charge a commission of 10-20% of the personal assistant's annual salary. For example, if the personal assistant's annual salary is $100,000, and the agency charges a 15% placement fee, the fee would be $15,000. But we’re different.
We will provide you with your candidate matches and schedule interviews for you free of charge. Once you have interviewed your candidates and are ready to hire your favorite, we charge a one-time placement fee of $750.
You pay your PA their wages directly. Candidates in NYC are typically looking for $30-50/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
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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
south bayAreas We Serve in New York
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 a unique personal assistant agency in NYC. We facilitate part-time personal assistant placements. We serve Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. Outside of NYC, we also serve Los Angeles and Chicago.
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Yes, we think so! When you hire a personal assistant to handle daily time sucks, they’ll save your time and reduce your mental load. It won’t take long for you to feel the benefits of hiring a qualified personal assistant.
We match you with local personal assistants so they can be available for in-person support and offer familiarity with your neighborhood. We have assistants servicing all areas of Manhattan (Chelsea, Soho, UES, UWS, Tribeca, Midtown, et al) and Brooklyn.
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We currently place New York City personal assistants in part-time positions only. Positions are anywhere from 5-25 hours per week.
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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 read through hundreds of applications or spend hours screening candidates. We know you’re short on time, so The Middle connects you with curated personal assistants tailored to your specific needs.
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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. 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!
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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 who you’d like to interview. We’ll schedule those interviews for you- you just show up! After you choose a personal assistant to hire and pay our placement fee, your new assistant can start working for you.
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We place personal assistants for private individuals and busy professionals across industries. We factor industry experience into our personalized matching and provide candidates who fit your unique needs. Our assistants are flexible and adaptable and we screen for core skills like scheduling, research, and problem-solving that apply to any industry.
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Virtual assistants cost $30-40+/hr in NYC. Our local assistants are different because they can offer both in-person and virtual support.
No matter what sort of support you need, your assistant will always be based in your city and can be available for in-person support.
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The Middle only places part-time, ongoing, personal assistants. We do not screen for nannies and babysitters or place 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 AssistantReasons to Hire a Personal Assistant in NYC
Hiring a personal assistant streamlines your responsibilities, increases productivity, and improves your overall quality of life by giving you back your time. 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. This is especially important if you’re looking to hire a part time administrative assistant in LA, NYC, or beyond.
Availability: Candidates whose schedule aligns with the hours required for the position.