Executive Assistant, Global Real Estate and Facilities (GREF)

Overview

The Global Real Estate and Facilities (GREF) team at Amazon seeks a skilled Executive Assistant to support the Vice President. This role is based in Seattle, WA, and offers an exciting, fast-moving environment within a broad and growing organization. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, dependable, and capable of managing multiple priorities independently while possessing a good sense of humor and flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with senior leaders, business partners, and other executive assistants to deliver seamless organizational support.
• Manage and optimize executive calendars meticulously to enhance productivity and appropriately adjust priorities.
• Align with business goals to identify and implement process improvements that increase team efficiency and scalability.
• Plan and coordinate meetings, events, offsites, and team programs.
• Handle domestic and international travel arrangements for leadership, ensuring compliance with policies and resource efficiency.
• Assist with annual operational and business planning as well as performance review cycles.
• Monitor and drive progress on key deliverables and address outstanding actions.

Team Environment

Amazon champions diversity and inclusivity with multiple employee-led affinity groups and innovative benefits. The team values work-life balance, offering flexible schedules. Mentorship and career growth are emphasized through knowledge sharing, diverse experience levels, and project assignments aimed at professional development.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience as an executive assistant.
• Proven ability to manage domestic and international travel coordination.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience managing calendars for C-level executives.
• Preferred experience includes managing teams, working in matrixed organizations, strong verbal and written English communication, and leveraging generative AI tools to improve workflows and user experiences.

Additional Information

This role requires physical presence in the office five days per week. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring, providing accommodations upon request. The annual salary range for this position is $98,700 to $160,000, complemented by sign-on bonuses, restricted stock units, and comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.