• Executive Assistant II, WW Sustainability

    Amazon (Seattle, WA)


    Description

    Join us at the forefront of Amazon's sustainability initiatives to work on environmental and social advancements to support Amazon's long term worldwide sustainability strategy. At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people.

     

    The Worldwide Sustainability (WWS) organization capitalizes on Amazon's scale, speed, and ability to build, invent and simplify, a more resilient and sustainable company. We manage our social and environmental impacts globally, and drive solutions that enable our customers, businesses, and the world to become more sustainable.

     

    Sustainability Science and Innovation (SSI) is a multi-disciplinary team within the WW Sustainability team that combines science, analytics, economics, statistics, machine learning, product development, and engineering expertise. We use these expertise and skills to identify, develop and evaluate the science and innovations necessary for Amazon, customers and partners to meet their long-term sustainability goals and commitments. This team owns three impactful areas: 1) Long-term company-wide sustainability trajectory and prediction modeling (Climate; Economy; Industry); 2) Investment strategy for novel abatement technologies (Evaluation, Incubation, Scaling). Technologies include processes, materials, and methods. (3) Industry and Academia facing narratives for our long-term innovation strategy.

     

    We are looking for a well-organized and self-motivated Executive Assistant to support our Directors of SSI. This exciting role requires excellent attention to detail, great organization and prioritization skills, the ability to plan ahead and to meet tight deadlines, all while juggling multiple critical requests. This role requires excellent organizational abilities, strong communication skills, and the capacity to work effectively in a dynamic environment.

     

    Key job responsibilities

    Strategic Support:

    - Manage complex calendars and coordinate domestic and international travel

     

    - Track and monitor team spaces, critical meetings, goals and deliverables

     

    - Ensure project timelines and deliverables stay on schedule

    Communication and Coordination:

    - Build strong relationships across all organizational levels

     

    - Collaborate closely with WWS lead EA and other EAs

     

    - Organize team events, meetings, and strategic planning sessions

     

    - Create clear, effective communication channels between teams and peers

    Operational Excellence:

    - Lead workspace management initiatives

     

    - Develop and maintain team procedures and best practices

     

    - Leverage modern tools and AI to improve team efficiency

    Basic Qualifications

    - 5+ years of Executive Assistant experience

     

    - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

     

    - Demonstrated experience with travel coordination

     

    - Track record of working with global teams

     

    - Proven ability to handle administrative details independently

    Preferred Qualifications

    - Experience leading process improvements

     

    - Background in fast-paced, high-tech environments

     

    - Expertise in efficiency-focused process design

     

    - Project management experience

     

    - Workspace planning/management experience

     

    - Experience supporting scientific or technical functions

     

    Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

     

    Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

     

    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.