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Part-Time Personal Assistants in Manhattan

Private Personal Assistants for Busy Professionals

  • 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 are looking for, and receive your matches.

interview your favorites

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

hire Assistant + get started

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.

Responsibilities of a Personal Assistant in Manhattan

Personal assistants in Manhattan can handle a variety of responsibilities, ranging from personal tasks to business administration.

  • Running errands

  • Scheduling appointments

  • Researching contractors & service providers

  • Occasional pet care

  • Booking travel arrangements

  • Managing calendars

Cost to hire a personal assistant in Manhattan with The Middle

Fees charged by a typical personal assistant agency in New York City vary depending on the agency, and the complexity of the search. Generally, it is a commission from 10-20% or more of the personal assistant's annual salary. The Middle does not place salaried positions, and our fee aligns with placing part-time services.

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 $550.

You pay your PA their wages directly. Candidates in Manhattan are typically looking for $30-40/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

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

    Charles D.

  • “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.

  • “The EA we hired continues to be a phenomenal asset to our professional and personal lives. "

    Robert D.

  • “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.

  • "I was able to find an excellent PA, who has now become essential to streamline and accelerate our work."

    Maria D.

  • "What a brilliant and efficient way to find a personal assistant. A service to find quality candidates looking for hourly work."

    Private Client

  • "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 Manhattan

FAQs

  • You are able to interview as many candidates as you’d like. We’ll typically provide you with 3-5 candidate matches to start. You can interview everyone, only some, or no one. There is no obligation to hire anyone you interview, and we’ll be happy to schedule follow-ups or share more candidates if available until you feel confident and ready to hire!

  • The Middle only places part-time positions (approximately 5-25 hours per week). This works best for busy professionals who do not have enough work for an assistant all day every day, but could use support throughout the week for all of the “little things” that keep life and/or business running smoothly.

  • These positions are typically expected to be within 9am-6pm Monday-Friday. Our assistants are not on-call or expected to be available without at least 1 business days’ notice. Candidates who are listed on The Middle are comfortable with flexible schedules and variable hours each week.

  • To begin, complete our Client Questionnaire describing your needs and personal preferences (we’ll walk you through all the information needed!).

    We will then share your best personal assistant matches, 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, simply 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. We’ll connect you directly with your hire and then you two will take it from there! We are not involved in the employment; our services are to facilitate introductions to qualified, appropriate candidates.

  • Generally, a personal assistant from The Middle can start working within a week. If there are any constraints on their start date, this would be communicated during the interview process.

Hiring a Personal Assistant

Reasons People Typically Hire a Personal Assistant

Our clients typically hire a personal assistant to handle all of their life administration that they either don’t have time for or that takes time away from more important business or family responsibilities. Our clients hire a personal assistant to reclaim their time and achieve work-life balance.

Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Personal Assistant in Manhattan

We recommend connecting on expectations around availability and what working together would look like. You want to try to understand what will keep them invested. We have found that candidates who are interested in the client's world are more successful pairings.

Make sure to assess how communication flows with each candidate. Communication styles can vary so it's important that you have a baseline understanding of whether yours fits with theirs.

Interview Tips & Questions

Qualities to Look For in a Manhattan Personal Assistant

We’ve done the hard part of screening candidates so you can assess candidate matches knowing we are confident in their ability to perform the job duties. In addition to relevant experience, we also focus on soft skills like communication, problem-solving, proactivity, and inherent attention to detail.

Other key skills we consider are:

  • Organizational Skills: Candidates who have the ability to manage multiple tasks and keep things running smoothly.

  • Time Management: Personal assistants who are skilled at working independently and completing tasks in a timely manner.

  • 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.

  • 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.