Executive Assistant, Annapurna Labs, AWS
DESCRIPTION
Annapurna Labs, Inc, the silicon innovation arm of Amazon Web Services, is seeking a dedicated, multitasking and customer-obsessed individual to support our growing U.S. organization. This 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 handle complex scheduling of meetings, travel, events, and tasks across multiple groups with little to no guidance, and with the ability to operate successfully in ambiguity.
Working in a highly ambiguous environment, you will demonstrate initiative, complete tasks and projects quickly, and proactively take action without having to know the total picture. You will learn organizational structures and objectives of the teams you support, as well as build a strong internal network. You will apply a superior attention to detail, great 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. 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.
Key job responsibilities
• Supporting the leadership team across sites
• Proactively coordinate and engage with leadership in planning and organizing events, activities and calendars
• Manage complex calendar and scheduling requirements; ability to work with other assistants
• Act as a liaison for the team across Annapurna sites, especial attention to time-zones and global holidays
• Drive key team activities, such as staff meeting agendas, all-hands meetings, and customer engagements
• Manage group logistics, travel, and expense reporting
About the team
Diverse Experiences
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of senior level leadership support experience
- Experience with executive level calendar management
- Experience with domestic or international travel coordination
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of senior level leadership support experience
- Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
- Experience designing processes to maximize efficiency
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Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $66,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $142,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on 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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.