Executive Assistant at Amazon world headquarters in Seattle
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Job Description
The AWS Logging, Analytics, and AIOps team is looking for an Executive Assistant who wants to work in a fast-paced, exciting, and growing organization that is leading the way in re-imagining the future of Observability powered by AI. We are looking for someone to support leaders in this organization based in Seattle, WA.
This Executive Assistant will be responsible for handling highly confidential information and maintaining professionalism in dealing with senior executives and stakeholders. Role responsibilities include managing multiple complex calendars, planning and organizing events of all sizes, and coordinating domestic and international travel for the leader. This candidate will help build a positive team environment and establish working relationships inside and outside of the group as well as establish mechanisms and processes where necessary.
On a daily basis, the Executive Assistant will maintain the Executive's calendar, keeping it organized for weeks in advance. This involves maintaining strong working relationships with the executives, partner EAs, and members of the business. Additionally, the Executive Assistant will partner with other team members on team events, space administration, and building a proactive outlook for upcoming meetings.
AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.
Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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.
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 & 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.
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.
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
This Executive Assistant will be responsible for handling highly confidential information and maintaining professionalism in dealing with senior executives and stakeholders. Role responsibilities include managing multiple complex calendars, planning and organizing events of all sizes, and coordinating domestic and international travel for the leader. This candidate will help build a positive team environment and establish working relationships inside and outside of the group as well as establish mechanisms and processes where necessary.
On a daily basis, the Executive Assistant will maintain the Executive's calendar, keeping it organized for weeks in advance. This involves maintaining strong working relationships with the executives, partner EAs, and members of the business. Additionally, the Executive Assistant will partner with other team members on team events, space administration, and building a proactive outlook for upcoming meetings.
AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.
Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):
- Exceptional management of multiple complex calendars and scheduling requirements with diplomacy and discretion.
- Manage cost-effective domestic and international travel with detailed travel itineraries (including smooth transitions between time zones) and submit expense reports in a timely fashion.
- Organize, prioritize, and appropriately handle time-sensitive, confidential information and ensure action required is addressed in a timely manner.
- Partner with leaders to understand their priorities and build processes to make their organizations happier and more effective.
- Organize, execute, and assist with team activities (staff meeting agendas, on-sites/off-sites, team social events, etc.)
- Manage group logistics and team space (including moves and reconfigurations)
- Collaborate with Recruiting teams, Facilities teams, HR teams, and other Executive Assistants within the AWS and Amazon communities.
- Track and help drive completion of key deliverables and following up on outstanding items.
- Serve as a bridge or intermediary between the leadership team and their direct reports. Facilitate communication and coordination between these groups.
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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.
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 & 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.
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.
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of executive assistant experience
- Experience with domestic or international travel coordination
Preferred Qualifications
- 7+ years of senior level leadership support experience
- Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
- Experience working with large global teams
- Experience leading process improvements
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Job Location
This job is based in Seattle.
