Amazon is seeking a dedicated, self-driven Executive Assistant with strong communication skills to support Directors within the Tax team. The position is located in our Seattle office, but support will be provided to directors in London, Arlington, VA, Singapore and Brisbane, Australia. You will have experience with calendar management, travel coordination, event planning, large internal team meeting and leadership meeting coordination. This role requires exceptional planning, time management and a passion for organization. High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines while juggling multiple requests across global teams is critical. You will have a strong bias for action and the ability to think strategically, while proactively anticipating needs. A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information, and professionalism dealing with senior executives is expected of this role.
This role requires five (5) days in office.
Key job responsibilities
- Manage complex calendars and scheduling for teams in multiple locations and time zones
- Set up internal and external meetings including conference rooms, AV needs, document distribution
- Coordinate domestic and numerous international travel itineraries
- Manage expense report coordination and submission
- Track and help drive completion of key deliverables and follow up on action items in a timely manner
- Coordinate and communicate effectively with a variety of groups including peers, internal stakeholders and vendors,
- Organize, execute, and assist with team activities (staff meeting agendas, all hands, off-sites, and other team events)
- Partner closely with the leadership team, key business partners, and other Executive Assistants to provide holistic support to the organization
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.
*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.- 2+ 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- Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
- Experience managing multiple calendars
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit
https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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.
