Executive Assistant

Seattle, OR - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 86000 - 138000

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As an Executive Assistant with Bezos Academy you bring both heart and intellect to your this position you will support executive leaders of up to four departments helping them stay focused on strategic priorities by ensuring details logistics and day-to-day operations run smoothly. Your contributions will be vital to our success. Bezos Academy operates a national network of tuition-free Montessori-inspired preschools in under-resourced communities while also developing tools technology and resources that reach beyond our classroomswork guided by what children and families need most.

You are comfortable with routine administrative responsibilities taking on new assignments and working with employees at all levels within the this position standard tasks include managing executive calendars across multiple time zones coordinating travel with care and accuracy filing expense reports preparing documents and organizing meetings and events. Youll also take ownership of projects that keep our teams running strong sustain our mission and help create a welcoming office environment.

When requested you will research and deliver thoughtful solutions while exercising sound business judgment and discretion. Youll be a trusted partner who anticipates needs thinks ahead welcomes complexity prioritizes quickly and takes initiative. You excel at professional communication adapt to changing needs and handle confidential matters with integrity.

You will thrive here if you are a curious resourceful problem solver who enjoys learning and figuring things out independently. You must be motivated by meaningful work highly organized detail-oriented steady under pressure and lead with empathy emotional intelligence and collaboration. Above all you take genuine pride in the highest quality service smooth operations and a people-focused culture that helps leaders and teams do their best on behalf of children and families. You are excited to make ripples of impact for generations to come.

LOCATION

Seattle WA
On-site every Tuesday plus one other day per week (either Wednesdays or Thursdays) as well as other weekdays upon request

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This is a full-time benefits-eligible non-exempt hourly position.
The full pay range for this position in Seattle WA is $41 - $66 per hour ($86000 $138000 per year). The upper third of the pay range is typically reserved for employees who have been in the role for multiple years and have demonstrated strong performance over time. Starting compensation will vary by qualifications and prior experience.
This role includes 15 paid days of vacation 4 days of paid personal time off9paid days of sick (care) time 9 paid holidays 5 paid days off for an organization-wide winter break and additional time off if required by applicable law. Benefits for this role include medical dental and vision insurance life insurance disability insurance a 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution match paid parental leave an employer-matched flexible spending account for dependent care and more. Pleasesee herefor details.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
Five or more years of professional experience with at least two years working in an administrative business support HR recruiting or operations or project coordination role
Experience with calendaring meeting preparation travel management project coordination and expense reporting
Proven ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of an organization with a track record of taking initiative anticipating needs exercising good judgment and demonstrating discretion
Impeccable organizational ability and attention to detail with exceptional written and oral communication skills
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office suite or Google Workspace tools
Ability to travel locally within Washington state and nationally up to 15% of the time
Ability toassistphysically with the setup for various meetings and eventsnavigatestairs and independently liftand carry items weighingup to 20 pounds

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Prior startup experience and/or comfort working in a highly ambiguous and dynamic work environment
Demonstrated expertise at identifying prioritizing and solving problems proactively
Experience using project management software (e.g. Asana Smartsheet MS Project etc.) to manage deadlines and deliverables
Experience with complex event planning
Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences across all levels of leadership

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