Executive Assistant to the Founder

Position Overview

GLP is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized Executive Assistant to work closely with the company’s Founder. This exciting new position plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Founder’s daily activities and supporting key business functions across the entire organization. The Executive Assistant will help manage schedules, communications, and administrative tasks, enabling the Founder to focus on longterm strategic priorities and growth opportunities.

This role requires someone with exceptional communication and organizational skills, the ability to prioritize tasks effectively, and a high level of discretion. An interest in sustainability, marketing, or the travel industry is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative Support:

  • Help coordinate internal and external communications on behalf of the Founder.

  • Oversee logistics and coordination for speaking engagements and event attendance

  • Prepare meeting agendas, take detailed notes, and follow up on action items.

  • Handle important information with discretion and professionalism.

  • Potentially help manage the Founder’s calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.

  • Pre-production administrative assistance, including travel coordination, booking flights, and hotels.

  • Assist with database management & data entry

Communication & Liaison:

  • Serve as the primary point of contact between the Founder and internal teams, clients, and external partners.

  • Facilitate clear and timely communication across all stakeholders.

Operational Support:

  • Organize and maintain internal documents to ensure easy access and retrieval.

  • Assist with creating presentations, reports, and other materials as needed.

  • Support the planning and execution of company events or special projects.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

  • 3+ years of administrative or executive support experience, preferably in a small virtual company environment.

  • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Knowledge, interest, and experience with travel, outdoor recreation, and sustainability issues 

  • Ability to thrive in a virtual environment

  • Solid team player, enthusiastic, self-starter, and proactive

  • Excellent writing, communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

  • Mac / Apple devices (e.g., Mac computer), Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar), and experience with related applications

Key Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with an award-winning content marketing agency

  • Growth potential within the existing team

  • Flexible weekly and monthly work hours

  • Remote virtual work (North America-based preferred)

  • Working with a mission-driven team that is creating positive change across tourism, outdoor recreation, conservation,n and sustainability industries

Position Details

  • Start Date: ASAP

  • Location: Virtual / Remote (North American-based preferred)

  • Status: Part-time, 5+/- hours a week (flexible), contract/1099 position

  • Compensation: Salary (TBD based on candidate experience, company needs, and budgets)

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in this new position. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and 3 industry references to rob@glpfilms.com. Due to the submission volume, we unfortunately cannot reply to every applicant, but we will get back to you if there is a good fit. No follow-up emails or phone calls, please. Thanks! ~ Team GLP