Executive Assistant, International Emerging Operations

The International Emerging Operations organization is looking for a flexible proactive multitasking Executive Assistant who wants to be part of a collaborative innovative customerobsessed multifunctional team. We are looking for someone who is motivated by helping leaders and their teams operate with greater efficiency to support the Director International Emerging Operations. This position can be based in Seattle WA or Nashville TN.

In this role you will have the opportunity to work with a multifunctional global team and will support the Director International Emerging Operations by managing and optimizing calendars supporting travel and participating in team leadership meetings to drive effective followup to key actions and projects. This role will require the ability to manage multiple requests and priorities simultaneously meet deadlines and show flexibility to change direction when needed. You will apply your curiosity business acumen and strong judgement to effectively prioritize work and react with appropriate urgency to emerging situations. Bias for action willingness to roll up your sleeves and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate across all levels of the organization will support your success in this role. A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information is crucial.

Key job responsibilities
Provide seamless support to the Director and leadership team to support organizational priorities
Proactively manage leaders calendar with attention to accuracy detail and allocation of time to promote productivity; recognizing the need to reprioritize as appropriate
Coordinate domestic and international travel in compliance with existing policies and procedures ensuring effective use of time and resources
Organize and manage meetings offsites and teambased events
Anticipate challenges and plan accordingly ahead of need (i.e. staffing development talent pipeline etc.)
Understand business priorities and proactively look for ways to improve processes to create efficiency and scale for the leadership team ranging from organizational communication mechanisms to tools to planning meetings
Plan the annual organizational calendar and facilitate the integration and prioritization of emerging priorities
Track and help drive completion of key deliverables and follow up on outstanding items
Review and copyedit business documents communications and presentations with a high level of accuracy
Support and at times manage small to medium projects based on organizational needs and professional development interests
Build relationships and work collaboratively with Executive Assistants throughout the team and across the company
Proactively look around corners and take the initiative to alert leaders on future actions required of them

A day in the life
Proactively coordinate and engage with leadership in planning and organizing events activities and calendars
Management of complex calendar and scheduling requirements
Tracking and helping drive completion of key deliverables and following up on outstanding items
Act as a liaison for direct reports
Drive key team activities such as staff meeting agendas offsites and allorg meetings
Space planning
Travel coordination and expense reimbursement
Management of special projects as needed
Have fun at work and help others do the same

5 years of senior level leadership support or 3 years of Amazon experience
High school or equivalent diploma
Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications

Experience in a fastpaced hightech company
Experience designing processes to maximize efficiency
5 years of senior level leadership support experience
Experience with executive level calendar management
Experience with domestic or international travel coordination
Experience working with large global teams

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $66800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $142800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.