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The Worldwide Amazon Stores organization is looking for an Executive Assistant who wants to work in a fast-paced, exciting, and growing organization. We are looking for someone to support two Directors in our Global Books team in Seattle, Washington.

We are the Global Books team at Amazon. Our mission is to inspire readers by making it easy to read more and get more out of reading. You will be working with leaders across the global Books organization.

This Executive Assistant will be responsible for handling confidential information and maintaining professionalism in dealing with senior executives. Role responsibilities include managing multiple complex calendars, planning and organizing events of all sizes, coordinating domestic and international travel, and providing light assistance and partnership with some project and goal management. This candidate will help build a positive team environment and establish working relationships inside and outside of the group.

Key job responsibilities

• Superior attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines

• Ability to complete complex tasks quickly with little to no guidance and react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Strong analytical skills

• Demonstrated ability to design and improve processes

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments at any given time

• High level of integrity and discretion

• Impeccable attention to detail

• Demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm and drive to create opportunities for team building events

• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision

• Partnering with EA’s across the global org to streamline and discover efficiencies

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior level leadership support, or 3+ years of Amazon experience

• High school or equivalent diploma

• Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading process improvements

• Experience designing processes to maximize efficiency

• Experience handling administrative details independently, while exercising good judgment in keeping team members adequately informed

• Experience working with large global teams

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $66,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $142,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.