DESCRIPTION We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to join our team. This role requires attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines while juggling multiple critical requests across regional teams. The Executive Assistant will act as a seamless extension of director's and will work closely with other Executive Assistants throughout the organization. The ideal candidate will be a detail oriented, experienced planner with the demonstrated ability to respond effectively and efficiently while maintaining flexibility and composure.
The individual in this role must understand business priorities, demonstrate the ability to proactively anticipate needs and drive improvements to build capacity for the leadership team. A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information as well as professionalism in dealing with senior executives inside and outside of the company is critical. The successful candidate will possess the ability to complete complex tasks quickly and autonomously, react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, and take effective action without having to know the whole picture. The ideal candidate must be able to work successfully in a team environment and build effective working relationships inside and outside the group.
Key job responsibilities
· Management of complex calendar and scheduling to support teams in multiple locations in multiple time zones
· Ability to look around corners and anticipate needs or areas for improvement
· Act as a trusted business partner to Director and management
· Manage expense reports and possible domestic and international travel
· Organize, execute, and assist with team activities (staff meeting agendas, all-hands meetings, off-sites, and team social events)
· Management of team space, including moves and re-configurations
· Work closely with the leadership team, recruiting and other Executive Assistants to provide support to the organization
· Have fun at work and help others do the same
A day in the life
As an Executive Assistant, you will be responsible for a wide range of critical activities including complex calendar management, tracking key deliverables, coordinating travel and expenses, and organizing team activities and events (such as all–hands meetings and employee engagement activities). Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordinating meeting agendas, space planning, and ad hoc project coordination. 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.
About the team
AWS Applications and Higher Level Abstractions (Apps) provides horizontal and industry vertical applications for
business users with the same on-demand scalability, reliability, pay-as-you-go pricing, and machine learning expertise
that drive AWS services. The AWS Applications group includes services such as Amazon Connect (a cost-effective cloud
contact center), our End User Computing (including Amazon Workspaces, AppStream, etc.), Marketing Tech (Amazon
Pinpoint), and Autonomous Checkout and Biometric Identity Services (Just Walk Out, Amazon One) for retail, sports,
travel, and other verticals.
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.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Seattle, WA, USA BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 3+ years of senior level leadership support, or 1+ years of Amazon experience
- High school or equivalent diploma
- Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications
- Experience with executive level calendar management
