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Amazon Operations Leadership Administrative Assistant, Project Kuiper in Kirkland, Washington

Description

Project Kuiper is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

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.

The Administrative Assistant will support the warehouse and transportation operations teams. The successful candidate will be highly organized, extremely detail oriented, self-motivated, able to handle confidential information, as well as a demonstrated ability to respond effectively to changing workloads and priorities. Must have the ability to communicate well and to manage multiple assignments and people simultaneously.

Key job responsibilities

• Manage and complete expense reports for Senior Leader(s) if applicable, and yourself as needed.

• Maintaining schedules, planning events, coordinating meetings, and tours.

• Own and manage conference room coordination and room calendar management.

• Conduct clerical duties, including filing, full office management, responding to emails, preparing documents and presentations using graphics, graphs, and internal information and platforms.

• Typing meeting notes, creating conference agendas and minor content curriculum creation.

• Scheduling cost effective travel arrangements which include: airfare/hotel/ground transportation for Senior Leader(s) as needed.

• Assist with internal communications for technicians and leadership among multiple platforms, interfaces, and programs.

• Work with outside vendors to coordinate upkeep, and maintenance of the warehouses.

• Run work-related errands as needed.

• Think and plan ahead, delegate responsibilities appropriately and manage time effectively.

• Compile team goals, track and help drive completion of key deliverables and follow up on pending items.

• Management of complex calendars and scheduling with diplomacy and discretion.

• Coordinate closely with Workforce Management, Recruiting, Maintenance, Human Resources, and other teams within the warehouse.

• Serve as representative on department team-building activities and peer recognition.

• Review technician feedback and escalate as needed.

Basic Qualifications

  • 2+ years of professional or military experience

  • Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications

  • High school or equivalent

  • Work 40 hours/week, and overtime as required

  • Are 18 years of age or older

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with executive level calendar management

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

  • Ability to learn organizational structure and the objectives of the team

  • Strong organizational and communication skills and problem solving skills

  • Prioritize and handle multiple assignments at any given time while maintaining commitment to deadlines

  • Ability to communicate with a variety of constituent groups such as senior management, peers, and outside contacts

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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 $42,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $79,800/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.

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