Job Information
Amazon Executive Assistant, Corporate Development in Seattle, Washington
Description
Amazon Business and Corporate Development is seeking a motivated and bright Executive Assistant who is eager to join a fast-paced, high visibility team in Corporate Development.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to support three Directors leading New Initiatives and the Climate Pledge Fund in Corporate Development. This role requires a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information, as well as professionalism in dealing with senior executives inside and outside the company.
You will be highly detail-oriented and demonstrate clear and effective communication while maintaining flexibility, composure, and a good sense of humor. You will excel in juggling multiple critical requests while working independently in ambiguous situations that require sound judgement. A proven track record of effective time management, complex problem solving, bias for action, and delivering exceptional results is important.
Key job responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Provide effective and proactive support to three Directors based in SEA
• Complex calendar management
• Domestic and international travel coordination and management
• Event coordination (including team meetings and morale events)
• Catering and supply orders
• Expense reimbursement
• Space management
A day in the life
Team Culture
Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and we host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.
Work/Life Balance
Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here, which is why we aren’t focused on how many hours you spend at work or online. Instead, we’re happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well-balanced life—both in and outside of work.
Mentorship and Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.
Basic Qualifications
3+ years of professional or military experience
Experience with executive level calendar management
Experience with domestic or international travel coordination
Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications
Preferred Qualifications
3+ years experience assisting at the executive level
Bachelor’s degree
Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills
Desire and aptitude for learning new concepts on the job
Ability to maintain composure and switch tasks efficiently in a rapidly changing environment
Highly motivated, organized individual who is able to work effectively with minimal supervision
Ability to quickly learn organizational structure and the objectives of the team
Ability to build a strong internal network
Must demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for customers and Amazon’s vision
Sense of humor and ability to work while having fun in an extremely ambiguous environment
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.