The Global Communications & Community Impact (GCCI) organization is seeking a senior-level Executive Assistant to provide single-threaded support to a Vice President in our Global Corporate Communications group.
This is a great opportunity to join a high functioning team with plenty of new challenges & responsibilities for you to grow and further your professional career.
From Day One, this role will focus on keeping the organization’s leader and team organized, informed, and on task. High-level calendar management and scheduling will require attention to detail as well as superb time management and organizational skills.
You should be comfortable juggling multiple priorities, have the ability to manage last-minute escalations, and effectively partner with other Executive Assistants throughout the organization to get things done.
You must understand business priorities and demonstrate the ability to proactively anticipate needs and drive improvements.
This role requires professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential information. You should be resourceful, forward-thinking, and a creative problem solver.
We are a fun and highly collaborative team, and in this role, are seeking someone who is both comfortable working independently, and will actively engage in helping to shape and nurture our team culture.
Key job responsibilities
- Own complex calendar and scheduling
- Own domestic and international travel
- Manage expense report coordination and submission
- Develop, organize, execute, and assist with team activities (Staff meetings; All-Team meetings; Off-Sites; and team social events / recognition
- Track and help drive completion of key deliverables and follow up on outstanding items
- Manage team space, including moves, new hire location assignments, and re-configurations
- Work closely with the leadership team and our business partners.
- Partner with other Assistants throughout the team and across the company
- Have fun at work and help others do the same.
About the team
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
- 8+ years of executive assistant experience
- Experience with domestic or international travel coordination
- Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications
- Experience with C-level executive calendar management
- Experience as an Executive Assistant
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience managing teams
- Experience working in a matrixed organization