Executive Administrator

Company Overview

BrightNight is a high-growth renewable power developer and Independent Power Producer (IPP) with a 30-gigawatt portfolio spanning 20 U.S. states. The company develops innovative, dispatchable, and hybrid energy solutions that deliver reliable, cost-efficient renewable power to utilities, data centers, and other high-demand customers across fast-growing energy markets. Supported by strong financial partners, including Goldman Sachs, experienced industry leadership, and proprietary capabilities such as PowerAlpha, BrightNight is scaling rapidly while differentiating itself through an AI-enabled, automation-driven approach to project development and operations. For candidates, BrightNight offers the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility, work directly with experienced industry leaders, and grow alongside a company with real momentum and ambitious plans for the future. Were building a company where intelligence is built in, not bolted on. It is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where smart, curious people can make an outsized impact, grow quickly, and help shape the future of reliable clean energy

Role Overview

We're looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to join our Central Houston office in the Greenway Plaza area a true operational partner who thrives in a high-stakes environment. You'll support multiple executives and serve as the on-the-ground anchor for our growing Houston presence.

This is a hybrid role: part executive support, part office manager. You'll manage executive logistics, keep the Houston office running seamlessly, and become an indispensable part of a tight-knit, high-performing EA team.

What You'll Do

Executive Support

• Own calendar management for senior executives
• Coordinate complex, multi-time zone travel with a zero-disruption standard
• Serve as a trusted liaison between your executives and internal/external stakeholders
• Handle confidential documents, contracts, and correspondence with discretion

Houston Office Management

• Serve as the primary on-site presence ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and a professional environment
• Coordinate with IT and facilities for infrastructure and equipment needs
• Support visiting executives with logistics and in-person meeting setup

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with the broader EA team to provide seamless backup coverage and consistency across executive support
• Support planning and logistics for leadership offsites and face-to-face team gatherings
• Travel quarterly for in-person meetings with your executives' team

Who You Are

• Resourceful and relentless - you find a way, period
• Proactive - you anticipate what's needed before anyone asks
• Discreet - you handle sensitive information and confidential matters without hesitation
• Poised under pressure - last-minute changes and conflicting priorities don't rattle you
• An ambassador - you represent BrightNight with professionalism, warmth, and energy
• Independent and collaborative - you take ownership but work seamlessly with the EA team

Qualifications

• 5+ years supporting C-suite or senior executives
• Proven ability to manage complex, high-volume calendars across multiple time zones
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Enthusiastic about using AI tools to drive efficiency and streamline workflows
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable with a flexible schedule work gets done when it needs to get done
• Experience with office setup or facilities coordination is a plus
• Based in Houston, TX with ability to be on-site daily