What is a part-time administrative assistant at The Middle?

An administrative assistant supports your business operations by managing clerical tasks, paperwork, schedules, correspondence, databases and other professional tasks. These positions are flexible, not full-time or office-bound.

How is an administrative assistant different from a personal assistant?

An administrative assistant focuses on business-oriented tasks (clerical, scheduling, email, documents), whereas a personal assistant handles more personal or household tasks. Our administrative assistants may work remotely or occasionally in-person, and assist with mostly professional duties.

Where are administrative assistants placed?

The Middle places part-time administrative assistants in Los Angeles and New York City, including Brooklyn and Queens.

Are there full-time administrative assistant roles?

No — The Middle does not place full-time administrative assistants. All are part-time and flexible.

What are the costs and fees for hiring an administrative assistant?

Administrative assistants charge hourly rates between $25-35/hr depending on experience. If you decide to hire a candidate introduced by The Middle, there is a one-time placement fee of $575, and you pay the assistant directly.

How quickly can I receive matches after submitting a request?

We aim to send candidate matches within about one week of receiving your Client Questionnaire; allow up to two weeks depending on demand and availability.

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Hire a Part Time Los Angeles Errand Runner & Personal Assistant

Los Angeles Errand Services for Hire

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The Middle places part-time personal assistants who you can rely on to run your errands.

Running errands is one of the most common tasks our clients ask for, and since our PAs are all local to LA, they can navigate traffic, crossing the 405, and parking around town to handle all of your daily errands and returns.

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Why You Need a Los Angeles Errand Runner

Hiring a part-time Los Angeles errand runner is one of the easiest ways to eliminate the stress of running around town when your schedule is busy. They handle time-consuming tasks, pick-ups, and deliveries so you can focus on your responsibilities. Whether you’re managing a lot of commitments or feeling overwhelmed from important projects that require your attention, a reliable LA errand runner (a personal assistant from The Middle) will ensure you have support when you need it.

What is an errand runner?

An errand runner provides hands-on help if you’re overextended, buried under your to-do list, and could use added support to accomplish everything. Tasks you might need an errand runner to take care of include mailing packages, grocery runs, picking up prescriptions, handling returns and exchanges, or completing other business or personal errands. If you want to make your day simpler, we can match you with a personal assistant who can deliver dependable errand-running services.

What’s the difference between a personal assistant and an errand runner?

An errand runner handles task-based, in-person errands located in and around Los Angeles. A personal assistant in Los Angeles can also run errands, but additionally supports your daily life by handling scheduling, organizing household needs, and managing routine life admin.

Job Duties of an Errand Runner

Errand runners can make deliveries, drop off returns, handle exchanges, do your grocery shopping, pick up orders, gifts and dry cleaning, and any other personal need. They can efficiently handle in-person tasks around town, saving you valuable time.

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Drop off returns
Pick up gifts
Grocery shopping
Pick up orders
Dry cleaning
Mail packages
Handle exchanges
Fill gas tank
Get car washed
Pick up prescriptions
Holiday shopping
Flower purchases

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Our personal assistants are Los Angeles locals - we match you with a PA familiar with your neighborhood.

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How do I hire a good LA errand runner?

When you need an errand service in Los Angeles, we curate a list of qualified personal assistant errand runner candidates who match your specific needs. We save you time and making the hiring process simple. After you select the candidates you’d like to meet, you can hire your favorite Los Angeles errand runner from our curated choices.

FAQs

The Middle places part-time positions that range between 5-20 hours per week on an ongoing basis. Our candidates in Los Angeles can provide errand services for as little as a few hours a week. Most clients have in-person needs 1-3 days per week.
Los Angeles professionals like film and television executives, attorneys, interior designers, and entrepreneurs frequently rely on personal assistant errand runners to help them save time, stay organized, and lower the stress of managing day-to-day personal needs.
Errand runner personal assistants matched through The Middle can begin working for you soon after you finish interviews and select the candidate who fits your needs. Our process is simple and reliable help can be available and ready to start immediately.
Celebrities aren’t the only ones who benefit from hiring LA errand runners. Every day, Los Angeles area executives, entrepreneurs, and families use Los Angeles errand services, trusting runners to accomplish deliveries, pick-ups, and other errands they can’t fit into their busy schedules.