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Description

Amazon’s Stores Security (StoresSec) organization is looking for a resourceful, innovative and driven Executive Assistant to partner closely with senior leadership within the Defensive Security (DefSec) team and provide onsite support for its Director at Amazon’s Seattle HQ, while also supporting other senior leaders on the team and contributing to the Stores Security organization as one of our EA leaders.

We are looking for a true strategic partner, who will provide proactive and collaborative assistance to our executives by anticipating problems, creating contingency plans and taking effective action with appropriate urgency in response to situations that require quick turnaround.

As an Amazon EA, you will work in a team environment, building effective working relationships and partnering successfully with leaders of all levels inside and outside of the organization. It’s a dynamic and multi-faceted role that requires the capacity to own a variety of projects, many with high degrees of visibility and impact and as such, requires strong integrity and discretion in handling confidential information, professionalism and a keen eye for detail.

The successful candidate will be an effective communicator with the ability to deliver results across multiple objectives simultaneously - often under ambiguous circumstances and competing deadlines. Other critical keys to success in this role are a calm and unflappable demeanor and great sense of humor.

Key job responsibilities

• Complex executive calendar management with detailed scheduling across multiple high-level calendars

• Exec preparation, including detailed coordination of reading materials and background information to ensure executive readiness for daily events

• Coordination and planning of domestic and international travel, including organizing trip agendas and local logistics

• Completing expense reports, purchase orders, and managing corporate card purchases; participation in budget planning and tracking as needed

• Planning and coordinating team activities and events

• Serving as liaison between leadership and team members across multiple geographic regions

• Managing other core administrative activities (space planning, new-hire onboarding, organizational charts, supply ordering)

About the team

Diverse Experiences

Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why Amazon Security

At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Inclusive Team Culture

In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.

Basic Qualifications

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

• Experience with domestic or international travel coordination

• Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications

• High school or equivalent diploma

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of senior level leadership support experience

• Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company

• Experience leading process improvements

• Experience designing processes to maximize efficiency

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.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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.