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Amazon Executive Assistant I, Worldwide Specialist Organization in Seattle, Washington
Description
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a dedicated, well organized and customer-obsessed Executive Assistant to become part of our Worldwide Specialists Organization. This role will support two senior leaders within the org and requires superior attention to detail, great organization and prioritization skills, the ability to plan ahead and meet tight deadlines, all while juggling multiple critical requests. A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information, and professionalism in dealing with senior professionals inside and outside the company is important. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to act as an extension of our leaders in partnership with a supportive and collaborative EA community.
The successful candidate will be customer-service oriented and possess the ability to complete complex tasks and projects quickly with little guidance. You’ll need to take effective action without having to know the total picture, and efficiently and proactively solve difficult or complex problems that affect people within the department or other related groups.
The successful candidate will also be highly responsive and have the ability to switch gears at a moment's notice reacting with appropriate urgency to situations. This role is responsible for arranging conferences and meetings, travel planning and creation of detailed itineraries, general office support functions, expense reports, and scheduling.
Key job responsibilities
• Management of complex calendar and scheduling requirements, and prioritization of executive's tasks and appointments according to their importance, urgency, and relevance.
• Act as a liaison for direct reports and business stakeholders
• Tracking and helping drive completion of key deliverables and following up on outstanding items
• Drive key team activities (such as staff meeting agendas, all-hands meetings, supply ordering)
• Schedule extensive travel (international and domestic) and submit expense reports in a timely fashion.
• Work alongside other executive assistants within the org and throughout AWS to drive best practices and cross collaboration of efficiencies
About the team
The Worldwide Specialist Organization (WWSO) works backwards from our customer’s most complex and business critical problems to build and execute go-to-market plans that turn AWS ideas into multi-billion-dollar businesses. We pride ourselves on thinking big, delivering exceptional results for our customers, and working across AWS as #OneTeam.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon 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 AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered
cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500
companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
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 in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion
that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations
on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our
uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find
endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-
rounded professional.
Basic Qualifications
- 2+ years of senior level leadership support experience
- Experience managing multiple executive level calendars
- Experience with domestic and international travel coordination
Preferred Qualifications
- 4+ years of senior level leadership support experience
- Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
- Experience managing multiple calendars
- Experience prioritizing and handling multiple assignments at any given time while maintaining commitment to deadlines
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 $50,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $107,100/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.
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