Executive Assistant

Job Overview:

Lola Blankets is a fast-growing, premium blanket brand built on comfort, quality, and heart. We believe in creating products that feel as good as they look — and building a company culture that reflects the same care. As we scale, we’re committed to thoughtful growth, strong leadership, and protecting the integrity of our brand.

We’re looking for a highly capable, detail-oriented, and proactive Executive Assistant to support our Co-Founder & CEO. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with a visionary leader at the intersection of brand, product, and culture.

Core Responsibilities:

The Executive Assistant will serve as a strategic partner — ensuring his time, focus, and energy are directed toward the highest-impact work. This role goes beyond calendar management; it requires anticipation, discretion, operational thinking, and strong communication skills.

You will play a critical role in helping protect creative focus while ensuring the day-to-day operations run smoothly behind the scenes.

This role requires someone who is:

• Highly organized but flexible
• Calm under pressure
• Strong in communication
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, scaling environment
• Able to balance structure with creativity

Strategic Calendar & Time Management

• Own and manage the CEOs calendar with precision and foresight
• Prioritize meetings based on business impact
• Build buffers and protect deep creative work time
• Anticipate conflicts and proactively resolve scheduling challenges

Communication & Gatekeeping

• Act as a first point of contact for internal and external requests
• Draft and manage email correspondence as needed
• Ensure follow-ups and action items are tracked and completed
• Help streamline communication across leadership

Project & Operational Support

• Track key initiatives and deadlines across the company
• Prepare meeting agendas and briefing materials
• Capture notes and ensure alignment on next steps
• Support cross-functional coordination when needed

Travel & Logistics

• Coordinate complex travel arrangements and itineraries
• Manage expenses and reporting
• Ensure seamless preparation for events, shoots, or off-sites

Culture & Brand Stewardship

• Support internal culture initiatives as needed
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times
• Represent Lola’s brand standards in all interactions

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years supporting senior executives, founders, or operational leaders
• Experience in a high-growth brand, startup, or creative environment preferred
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities independently
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• High level of discretion and emotional intelligence
• Ability to anticipate needs before they are expressed
• Comfort with ambiguity and shifting priorities
• Tech-savvy (Google Suite, Slack, etc.)

Compensation and Perks:

• 21 days paid vacation +  federal holidays (except parts of Thanksgiving 🙂)
• Full health benefits
• 55% off Lola Blankets for friends and family
• Opportunities for career growth and leadership roles within Lola Blankets