Executive Assistant at Amazon (Space Program)
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INDUSTRY NEWS: Amazon is hiring an EA for their space program named Kuiper
INDUSTRY NEWS: Amazon is hiring an EA for their space program named Kuiper
Job Description
STATUS: CLOSED
COMPANY: Amazon - Space Division
ROLE: Executive Assistant
TYPE: Full Time
LOCATION: Redmond, WA
SALARY RANGE: Up to $142K
COMPANY: Amazon - Space Division
ROLE: Executive Assistant
TYPE: Full Time
LOCATION: Redmond, WA
SALARY RANGE: Up to $142K
Summary
Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband network connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.
The Project Kuiper team is seeking an exceptionally bright, multitasking, and self-motivated individual to support Directors in Product Development. This exciting role requires superior attention to detail, the ability to meet tight deadlines, great organizational skills, and the ability to juggle multiple critical requests.
A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information, and professionalism in dealing with senior professionals inside the company is important, as is a good sense of humor. The successful candidate will possess the ability to complete complex tasks and projects quickly with minimal guidance, react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, and take effective action with strong ambiguity and show grace under pressure.
The Project Kuiper team is seeking an exceptionally bright, multitasking, and self-motivated individual to support Directors in Product Development. This exciting role requires superior attention to detail, the ability to meet tight deadlines, great organizational skills, and the ability to juggle multiple critical requests.
A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information, and professionalism in dealing with senior professionals inside the company is important, as is a good sense of humor. The successful candidate will possess the ability to complete complex tasks and projects quickly with minimal guidance, react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, and take effective action with strong ambiguity and show grace under pressure.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities for this position include the ability to contribute to a global administrative support team, to think and plan ahead, delegate responsibilities appropriately, and manage time effectively. This position may provide back-up to the lead EA to the VP of the organization on occasion.
A Day in the Life
- Proactively coordinate and engage with leadership in planning and organizing events, activities, and calendars.
- Management of complex calendar and scheduling requirements.
- Tracking and helping drive completion of key deliverables and following up on outstanding items.
- Act as a liaison for direct reports.
- Drive key team activities such as staff meeting agendas, off-sites, and all-org meetings.
- Space planning.
- Travel coordination and expense reimbursement.
- Management of special projects as needed.
- Have fun at work and help others do the same.
Basic Qualifications
- Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications.
- High school or equivalent diploma.
- 5+ years of executive assistant experience.
- Experience handling administrative details independently, while exercising good judgment in keeping team members adequately informed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Processes: Experience leading process improvements.
- Industry: Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company.
- Efficiency: Experience designing processes to maximize efficiency.
- Calendar Management: Experience managing multiple calendars.
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