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Hire a Personal Assistant on the Upper East Side of New York City

In-Person and Virtual Part-Time Personal Assistants on the Upper East Side

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  • 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 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!

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

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Types of Tasks a Part-Time Personal Assistant Can Handle for Upper East Side Residents

Upper East Side personal assistants are here to streamline both your daily routines and broader life and business tasks. Our clients often seek support in the following key areas:

    • Overseeing household operations

    • Stocking groceries and other supplies

    • Running errands and handling returns

    • Researching and coordinating contractors for maintenance and repairs

    • Scheduling appointments for healthcare and family activities

    • Managing registrations, subscriptions, and memberships

    • Organizing digital assets like photos, files, and expenses

    • Coordinating and scheduling meetings

    • Tracking follow-ups and sharing updates

    • Managing expense reports and documentation

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Cost to Hire a Part-Time Personal Assistant on the Upper East Side

The Middle has a unique pricing structure. We charge a one-time $575 placement fee to hire one of our personal assistant candidates. We offer free and unlimited interviews so you can feel confident in your choice before starting. Our placement fee is only due if you decide to hire one of our candidates. You pay your personal assistant their hourly wages directly.

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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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Satisfied Clients

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

    Charles D.

  • A woman with long, wavy hair smiling and touching her cheek against a blue background, wearing a light blue blazer.

    “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.

  • A smiling young woman with shoulder-length dark hair, wearing a navy blue blazer and black blouse with lace trim, standing in front of a cream-colored background with abstract cutout designs.

    "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

LOS ANGELES
Beverly Hills
Brentwood
Culver City
DTLA
Hollywood
Los Feliz
Marina Del Rey
Pasadena
Playa Del Rey
Santa Monica
Silverlake
Venice
West Hollywood
West LA 
south bay
Long Beach
Manhattan Beach

Areas We Serve in New York

NEW YORK CITY
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Queens

Areas We Serve in Illinois

Chicago
Gold Coast
Lincoln Park
Streeterville
River North
West Loop
The Loop

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 FAQs

  • Hiring a reliable part-time personal assistant on the Upper East Side in New York City is easy with The Middle. We will match you with candidates who live in Manhattan, Astoria, Long Island City, or Brooklyn and can easily commute to your area. All candidates in The Middle are screened and qualified before meeting with clients. The idea is to work with a candidate on a part-time, but long-term basis so we look for reliable, trustworthy assistants who can support your daily life!

  • All candidates are pre-interviewed and given an "eligibility assignment" that assesses how they research, organize, and communicate information/online tasks. The Middle also conducts reference checks. The Middle does not conduct background checks as we are a California LLC and  California's "Ban the Box" Assembly Bill 1008 prevents background checks from being conducted before an offer of employment is on the table. Since the candidates are not The Middle’s employees, we are not legally allowed to perform the background check.

  • Planning large-scale events typically falls outside the responsibilities of a part-time personal assistant. However, some candidates may have experience assisting event planners or organizing smaller gatherings like dinner parties. If event planning is a valuable skill for your personal assistant, please specify it on your questionnaire, and we’ll connect you with candidates with relevant experience or interest in this area.

  • The Middle’s process typically takes a minimum of 10-14 days, depending on your availability for scheduling interviews. We strive to present candidates within one week of receiving your request, with interviews arranged at your convenience. If you need follow-up interviews or prefer additional candidate options, the timeline will be extended accordingly.

  • Bonuses and guaranteed minimum hours are always appreciated, and mileage should always be reimbursed for any driving of a personal vehicle on the job (or reimbursing subway fare for errands done on your behalf), but it is not customary to provide benefits to part-time personal assistants.

  • Any of The Middle’s personal assistant candidates are adept and comfortable working remotely. Regardless of where the work is performed, candidates will always be based in your area.

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Qualifications to Look For When Hiring a Personal Assistant on the Upper East Side

When hiring a personal assistant, you want to find someone with the right skills and experience tailored to your needs, and that’s where The Middle comes in. Our role is to match you with candidates who uniquely fit your needs in both experience and skill set, so you can confidently interview knowing they have the potential to excel.

We evaluate candidates based on essential hard and soft skills, such as effective communication, strong organizational abilities, time management, and problem-solving. Then we evaluate candidates specifically for you based on the unique areas of support you are looking for. The interview process then plays a key role in assessing your rapport with candidates and setting clear expectations for the role.

Is it better to hire a personal assistant through The Middle or to hire them directly in the Upper East Side?

The Middle is the closest thing to hiring a personal assistant directly (without an agency). We work as a personal assistant matchmaker, facilitating introductions with qualified candidates you hire directly. The Middle is not involved in the onboarding or day-to-day management of the employment. You will always have direct contact with the personal assistant you hire and will pay them their hourly wages directly.