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Personal Assistants for Hire in River North, Chicago

In-Person and Virtual Personal Assistant Services

  • 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

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

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

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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.

Benefits of Hiring a Personal Assistant in River North

Hiring a personal assistant who lives nearby means getting the kind of hands-on support that virtual assistants simply can’t provide. The closer they are, the easier it is for them to be available—and the quicker they can jump in when you need help.

  • Hands-On Help: Local assistants can take care of things that require someone physically there—like running errands, organizing your home, or meeting service providers.

  • Personal Connection: Working together in person makes it easier to build a strong, trusting relationship. Communication flows more naturally when you're face-to-face.

  • Reliable On-Site Support: Whether it's letting in a repair technician or helping with a move, it’s incredibly helpful to have someone you trust right there when you can’t be.

The Difference Between a Personal Assistant and an Executive Assistant

A personal assistant typically helps with household and personal to-dos, while an executive assistant usually focuses on business needs in an office setting. At The Middle, our candidates are comfortable handling both types of tasks. They support busy individuals with a blend of personal and professional tasks—and often split their time between working in your home and working remotely, rather than commuting to an office every day.

Personal support might include things like running errands, organizing your home, or managing appointments.
Business support could look like scheduling meetings, doing online research, or keeping databases up to date.

Our assistants are here to make your day-to-day life—both personal and professional—run a little more smoothly.

Who Hires an Assistant with The Middle?

Small Business Owners

Consultants

Project Managers

Entrepreneurs

Philanthropists

Marketing Experts

Branding Creatives

Writers

Investors

Tech Founders & Engineers

Film, TV & Media Executives

Interior Designers

Artists

Real Estate Professionals

Lawyers

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 FAQs

  • Yes! A personal assistant can help manage ongoing projects and routine tasks. Many of our candidates are creatives themselves and really enjoy supporting others in fields like film, visual arts, social media, and more—all while bringing strong organizational and administrative skills to the table.

    Just let us know what kind of support you’re looking for in our Client Questionnaire, and we’ll match you with candidates who are a great fit.

  • Our personal assistants are here to support anyone with a packed schedule—including busy executives whose personal lives could use an extra hand. While The Middle doesn’t place in-office executive assistants, our personal assistants are pros at helping behind the scenes at home.

    They can take care of things like stocking the fridge, booking personal appointments and dinner reservations, managing household bills, keeping up with registrations, and handling all those everyday to-dos that can pile up fast.

  • Yes! Our personal assistants have varied backgrounds, including experience supporting creatives. Whether you work in film, design, fashion, photography, or content creation, we have candidates who understand the unique needs of creative work.

    Some are artists, performers, or makers themselves, so they’re already familiar with fast-paced, project-based environments and can easily adapt to shifting priorities. They're comfortable juggling both the creative and logistical sides of things—whether that’s helping prep for a shoot, coordinating travel for a festival, or simply keeping the day-to-day organized so you can stay focused on your craft.

    If you're looking for someone who truly "gets" the creative process and can offer steady, behind-the-scenes support, we’ve got you covered.

  • The Middle’s assistants are well-equipped to help screen general inquiries and schedule everyday appointments. However, handling press requests or coordinating VIP engagements may fall outside the typical scope of their role. If you require specialized support in those areas, please share your needs further in our Client Questionnaire, and we’ll determine if we have the right fit for your unique needs.

  • Our process is simple, streamlined, and designed to take the stress out of hiring. All of our candidates are pre-screened, so when it’s time to interview, you can focus entirely on finding the right fit for your needs. We typically share qualified candidates within two weeks—often even sooner—and interviews are scheduled at your convenience. Once you’ve made your choice, we’ll introduce you directly so you can hit the ground running with your new assistant.

  • We’ll only share candidates who fit your needs, and generally limit our list to no more than 5 candidates so you can focus on your best matches. You may interview as many candidates as you’d like, as many times as you’d like before hiring.

  • Yes, you’ll determine the hours that your personal assistant work, and schedule with them directly. The Middle does not have set plans or minimums so that you can maintain a flexible schedule that meets your weekly needs.

  • Getting started is easy! Just fill out our Client Questionnaire, and we’ll take it from there. Once we know what kind of support you’re looking for, we’ll send a curated list of candidate matches straight to your inbox—no stress, no hassle.

Hiring a Personal Assistant

The Difference Between Virtual Assistant Services and In-Person Support In River North

If you're juggling life and business and want someone who can be there—not just online—an in-person assistant from The Middle is for you.

Virtual Assistant Services

  • Remote support only: Virtual assistants work from afar, handling digital tasks like email management, social media, research, and scheduling.

  • Cost-effective and flexible: Rates tend to be lower since there’s no need for physical office space or equipment—and remote assistants can be sourced globally.

  • Ideal for digital or administrative needs: Best for tasks that don’t require anyone being physically present.

In-Person Support

  • Physical proximity: Our assistants work in and around your home—not in a corporate office—so they’re available for errands, household coordination, and other in-person tasks.

  • Blended role = personal + business: Unlike executive assistants who operate in an office environment, our personal assistants support both your day-to-day home life and front-office needs.

  • Tasks that require presence: They can stock groceries, organize your space, welcome vendors, run errands, and handle both business and personal admin smoothly

Good Questions To Ask When Interview Interviewing Prospective Personal Assistants

1. What interests you about this position?

  • Helps you understand their motivation and how well their values and interests align with your needs.

2. What prior experience have you had that transfers to this position?

  • Encourages them to highlight relevant skills—like organization, scheduling, household management, or creative project support.

3. I need [describe your needs]. Why do you feel uniquely equipped to fill those needs?

  • Tests how well they listen and tailor their responses to your specific requirements.

4. What is your current availability? Let’s discuss what working together would look like week‑to‑week.

  • Crucial for clarifying scheduling expectations and any flexibility required.

5. How would you keep us organized and on track?

  • Shows their approach to systems, workflows, and proactive planning.

6. What questions do you have for me?

  • Reveals their curiosity, engagement level, and what matters to them in a role.

To learn more about our recommended interview best practices, review our Interview Tips.