Bezos Academy · 5 days ago
Executive Assistant
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$41/hr - $66/hr
5+ years expBezos Academy operates a national network of tuition-free, Montessori-inspired preschools in under-resourced communities. As an Executive Assistant, you will support executive leaders by managing calendars, coordinating travel, and organizing meetings to ensure smooth operations across departments.
ChildrenEducationNon Profit
Hiring Manager
Dana Joy Neiswander
Responsibilities
Support executive leaders of up to four departments
Manage executive calendars across multiple time zones
Coordinate travel with care and accuracy
File expense reports
Prepare documents
Organize meetings and events
Take ownership of projects that keep our teams running strong
Research and deliver thoughtful solutions
Exercise sound business judgment and discretion
Communicate professionally
Adapt to changing needs
Handle confidential matters with integrity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Five or more years of professional experience, with at least two years working in an administrative, business support, HR, recruiting, or operations or project coordination role
Experience with calendaring, meeting preparation, travel management, project coordination, and expense reporting
Proven ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of an organization, with a track record of taking initiative, anticipating needs, exercising good judgment, and demonstrating discretion
Impeccable organizational ability and attention to detail, with exceptional written and oral communication skills
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office suite or Google Workspace tools
Ability to travel locally within Washington state and nationally up to 15% of the time
Ability to assist physically with the setup for various meetings and events, navigate stairs, and independently lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds
Preferred
Prior startup experience, and/or comfort working in a highly ambiguous and dynamic work environment
Demonstrated expertise at identifying, prioritizing, and solving problems proactively
Experience using project management software (e.g., Asana, Smartsheet, MS Project, etc.) to manage deadlines and deliverables
Experience with complex event planning
Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences across all levels of leadership
Benefits
15 paid days of vacation
4 days of paid personal time off
9 paid days of sick (care) time
9 paid holidays
5 paid days off for an organization-wide winter break
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
A 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution match
Paid parental leave
An employer-matched flexible spending account for dependent care
Company
Bezos Academy
Bezos Academy is a non-profit organization that offers Montessori-styled preschools to provide access to quality education to all children.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jamie Hammell-James
Chief People Officer
Recent News
2025-10-17
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