COMPLETE Executive Assistant, AWS Identity & Cloud Governance - Seattle

Job Description

AWS is looking for an Executive Assistant in Seattle who wants to work in a fast paced, impactful, and growing organization. We are seeking an exceptionally bright, multi-tasking, self-motivated Executive Assistant reporting into a Director in the AWS Identity & Cloud Governance organization, while supporting 2 other director-level executives. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a stellar administrative team, with various opportunities to learn and hone your skills to further your professional career.

As an Executive Assistant, this role will have many org wide opportunities, including headcount/space management, event planning, and org level operational meetings. Our ideal candidate is organized, innovative, thoughtful, and forward thinking when it comes to ensuring smooth operations. This position requires the capacity to work successfully in a team environment and well as attention to detail, being a champion of change, and the ability to deliver under tight deadlines. Preferred qualities include previous experience with calendar management and engaging with the executive team. A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information is a must, and professionalism in dealing with executives inside and outside the company is key. The successful candidate will possess the ability to jump in and assist with complex tasks and projects with guidance from the EA team.

Key job responsibilities
• End-to-end program management on team wide initiatives.
• Planning logistics for meetings and events of varying sizes
• Collaborating closely with Identity EAs
• Providing backup calendaring support
• Suggesting process improvements to make the team more effective
• Managing document repositories, wikis, and EA toolkits
• Organizing, executing, tracking action items, and assisting with managing key events and projects that include: onsite/offsite employee functions, staff meetings, all-hands meetings, talent reviews, operational planning meetings, and team social events

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Seattle, WA, USA | Sumner, 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

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
- Experience managing multiple calendars
- Bachelor's degree
- Strong program management stills
- Superior attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritize and complete multiple complex tasks with little guidance while reacting with appropriate urgency.
- High level of integrity and discretion

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 $47,500/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. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.