Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a dedicated, well-organized, and customer-obsessed Executive Assistant to join our AWS Startup organization. This role will support senior leaders within the organization and requires superior attention to detail, careful organization and prioritization skills, the ability to plan ahead and to meet tight deadlines, all while juggling multiple critical requests.A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information, and professionalism in dealing with leaders (at and outside Amazon) is important, as is the ability to be flexible and change direction seamlessly. The successful candidate will possess the ability to complete complex tasks and projects quickly with little guidance, react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, and want to take on varied and exciting new projects and learn new skills.As an Executive Assistant, you will be responsible for a wide range of critical activities including complex calendar management, tracking key deliverables, coordinating travel and expenses, and organizing team activities and events (such as all-team meetings and employee engagement activities). Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordinating meeting agendas, space planning, and ad hoc project coordination.Key job responsibilitiesManage complex calendars and scheduling with diplomacy and discretion.Organize, prioritize, and appropriately handle time-sensitive, confidential information and ensure action required is addressed in a timely manner.Organize, execute, and assist with team activities (on-sites/off-sites, team social events, etc.)Schedule cost-effective air/hotel/ground transportation. Create detailed travel itineraries both domestic and international (including smooth transitions between time zones).Coordinate with in-house travel agents and manage international travel process. Submit expense reports in a timely fashion.Coordinate closely with Recruiting teams, Facilities team, HR team, and other Executive Assistants within the Amazon community.Track and help drive completion of key deliverables and follow up on outstanding items to include meeting notes and action items.Acting as a liaison between senior startup leaders and their direct reports and teams.A day in the lifeWorking in a highly ambiguous environment, you will complete tasks and projects quickly and with limited guidance, and take effective action without having to know the total picture. You will apply attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines and juggle multiple critical requests while maintaining flexibility, a sense of humor, and most importantly, grace under pressure.You will understand business priorities, demonstrate the ability to proactively anticipate needs, and drive improvements to build capacity for the leaders and their teams. Over time, you will build deep and trusting professional relationships with the leaders and their teams, which will blossom into strong partnerships that provide opportunity for special projects with increased responsibility and long-term career growth.About the teamDiverse ExperiencesAWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.Why AWS?Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Mentorship & Career GrowthWe're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Work/Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.Minimum Requirements3+ years of senior level leadership support, or 1+ years of Amazon experienceHigh school or equivalent diplomaExperience with Microsoft Office products and applicationsExperience with executive level calendar managementExperience in a fast-paced, high-tech companyExperience managing multiple calendarsAcknowledgement of country:In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.IDE statement: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, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes.
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