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 NYC Errand Runner & Personal Assistant

NYC 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 NYC, they can navigate the city to handle all of your daily errands and returns.

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Why You Need a NYC Errand Runner

A part‑time NYC errand runner can help increase your productivity by taking time-consuming responsibilities off your plate, making your daily life easier and less stressful. If you’re a New Yorker who juggling a hectic schedule, a demanding job, a long commute, or family responsibilities, a trustworthy errand service in New York in the form of a personal assistant from The Middle is the perfect, accessible solution for getting the help you need.

What is an errand runner?

An errand runner is a service professional who handles errands for clients who don’t have the time to manage them due to their workload or other obligations. These errands may include package drop-offs, grocery shopping, mailing items, picking up orders, making deliveries, or assisting with small personal or business errands.

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

Errand runners handle task-based, in-person errands. A personal assistant also provides support with errands, but can also manage personal administrative and household organizational needs. Both can be valuable resources for people who need to reclaim their time.

Job Duties of an Errand Runner

An errand runner provides dependable support for deliveries, picking up prescriptions, shopping, dropping off packages, and managing your to-do list around the city.

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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 NYC locals and we match you with a PA familiar with your neighborhood.

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How do I hire a good NYC errand runner?

The Middle helps you find personal assistant who can act as an NYC errand runner for all of your personal errands. We curate a shortlist of part-time errand runner personal assistants who fit your schedule and needs. You pick the candidates you want to interview, we’ll coordinate, and then you hire your favorite who can provide ongoing support for your errands and needs.

FAQs

The Middle places part-time positions that range between 5-20 hours per week on an ongoing basis. Our candidates in New York City can provide errand services for as little as a few hours a week. Most clients have in-person needs 1-3 days per week.
NYC executives, entrepreneurs, creatives, attorneys, and consultants with demanding schedules and workloads hire errand runners to save time and reduce day-to-day stress. Hiring a personal assistant errand runner lets you focus on more important projects while they navigate errands around town.
Our personal assistants who are available to work as an errand runner around the city, are typically seeking $30-45+/hr. If your time is worth more than that (we bet it is!), then hiring someone to run your errands saves your most valuable commodity - your time.
Most of time, our errand runner candidates can begin working after you complete interviews and hire your favorite. Because our process is quick and curated, you can get reliable help almost immediately from our personal assistants who offer New York errand services.