Executive Assistant

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

Come join the most innovative and exciting Amazon Project to date! The Project Kuiper team is seeking an exceptionally bright, multitasking and self-motivated individual to support two Directors. This exciting 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 the company is important, as is a good sense of humor.

The successful candidate will possess the ability to complete complex tasks and projects quickly with minimal guidance, react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, and take effective action with strong ambiguity and show grace under pressure. They will also be efficient, have a sense of humor and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities for this position include the ability to contribute to a global administrative support team, to think and plan ahead, delegate responsibilities appropriately, and manage time effectively. This position will back fill for the lead EA to the VP of the organization.

Other key responsibilities include:
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, all-hands meetings,)
Manage group logistics
Travel coordination
Participate in planning of events
Have fun at work and help others do the same

Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired profile

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· 5+ years of experience supporting multiple people (calendar management, meeting coordination, travel coordination, event planning, etc.)
· 3+ years of Project Management/Project Coordination Experience (goal & project tracking, reporting, space planning, budgeting, process improvement, etc.)
· Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint, and Word)