About the position
Amazon is seeking an exceptionally bright, multitasking and self-motivated individual to support two directors on our Communications & Corporate Responsibility team. 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 and outside the company is important. The successful candidate will possess the ability to complete complex tasks and projects quickly with little to no guidance, react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, and take effective action without having to know the total picture.
Responsibilities
- Play a leadership role with the administrative support team of two communications teams
- Proactively coordinate and engage with leadership in planning and organizing events, activities and calendars
- Manage complex calendar and scheduling requirements
- Track and help drive completion of key deliverables
- Act as a liaison for direct reports
- Drive key team activities, such as staff meeting agendas, all-hands meetings, and supply ordering
- Update team organizational charts
- Manage group logistics
- Coordinate travel
- Participate in planning of events
- Work with other assistants throughout the communications team and across the rest of the company
Requirements
- Experience with executive level calendar management
- Experience with domestic or international travel coordination
- 5+ years of executive assistant experience
- Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications
- High school or equivalent diploma
Nice-to-haves
- Experience leading process improvements
- Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
- Experience designing processes to maximize efficiency
- Bachelor's degree
- Previous project management or event planning experience
