Executive Assistant, – North American Startups (Virtual/Remote Jobs Hiring)

Executive Assistant , North American Startups

Job ID: 2277444 | Amazon Web Services, Inc.
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Job summary
The Startups Organization is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant who is eager to work in a fast-paced environment on a growing Global team. This highly visible role will support the GM, North America Startups and Director, Startups Sales. It will require an individual with flexibility, strong business acumen, and superior attention to detail.

This role requires attention to detail, solid organizational skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines while juggling multiple critical requests across global teams and working closely with other Executive Assistants throughout the organization. The individual in this role must understand business priorities, demonstrate the ability to proactively anticipate needs and drive improvements. The successful candidate will possess the ability to complete complex tasks 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 whole picture.

We are looking for someone motivated, with a proven history of high performance and the ability to operate under pressure. The ideal candidate is confident, enthusiastic, resourceful, tech-savvy, forward-thinking, self-motivated, and a creative problem solver. A relentless bias for action and effective communication at all levels is a must. This person will have a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and professionalism in dealing with senior executives.

This position will work closely with a team of Executive Assistants to facilitate key team activities and projects. The ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a strong sense of ownership, bias for action, and customer obsession is highly valued.

A day in the life

About the hiring group

Being a founder is one of the hardest things one can do – everyone is depending on you. Whether our customers need a coach or champion, the Startups Segment exists to align people, programs, and resources of AWS to successfully support builders from all backgrounds.

With passion, empathy, and expertise, we advise and develop startups from inception – helping them build and grow their businesses and increase their potential for success. We are a single threaded global organization bringing together teams across AWS focused on meeting the unique needs of startup customers, creating equity and opportunity throughout the startup ecosystem.

Job responsibilities

• Manage complex calendar and scheduling
• Manage domestic and international travel
• Manage expense report coordination and submission
• Organize, execute, and assist with team activities (staff meeting agendas, all-hands meetings, off-sites, and team social events)

• Track and help drive completion of key deliverables and follow up on outstanding items
• Manage team space, including moves and re-configurations
• Work closely with the leadership team and our business partners.
• Acts as Lead EA working with other assistants in the team.
• Partner with other assistants across the company.
• Document writing, editing, and readiness

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• 5+ years of work experience assisting at the executive level
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with space management

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Creative problem solver
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments while maintaining a commitment to deadlines and long term goals
• Desire and aptitude for learning new concepts on the job

• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work in a highly ambiguous environment
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments at any given time
•The pay range for this position in Colorado is $30 – 38[hr/yr]; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

A sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon’s internal or external careers site.

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.

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.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Workers in New York City who perform in-person work or interact with the public in the course of business must show proof they have been fully vaccinated against COVID or request and receive approval for a reasonable accommodation, including medical or religious accommodation.