Executive Assistant, Public Policy

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Amazon is seeking an exceptionally bright and self-motivated individual to support Amazon’s Public Policy team in Washington, DC.

This role will report directly to the Program Manager, Public Policy, and provide administrative and substantive policy support, including background research, preparing briefing materials, calendaring, and office management tasks as needed. The role will also support the growing team on project-based matters related to external policy engagement and internal/external-facing projects and initiatives. Finally, this role will assist Public Policy leadership on specific day-to-day deliverables and big picture projects.

The position requires superior attention to detail, writing/proofreading proficiency, the ability to meet tight deadlines, great organizational skills, and the ability to efficiently multitask. The successful candidate will be able to create new processes for communication and correspondence and improve upon existing mechanisms. This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual who wants to join a growing customer-centric company.

This position will work with other assistants throughout the team and across the rest of the company.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· JD or advanced technical degree preferred
· Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
· Positive, proactive and able to always exercise great judgment
· Ability to work in a highly ambiguous environment
· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce, and SharePoint

Amazon is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer - Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Desired profile

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree
· Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
· Positive, proactive and able to always exercise great judgment
· Ability to work in a highly ambiguous environment
· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce, and SharePoint