Executive Assistant III

Job Description:One of the nations largest ecommerce companies is seeking an experienced, energetic, inquisitive, customer-focused and self-motivated Executive Assistant that displays a great deal of attention to detail to support one of our Vice Presidents. The candidate must have solid organizational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines while juggling multiple critical requests across teams. The candidate will be an experienced planner with the demonstrated ability to respond effectively and efficiently while maintaining flexibility and composure.Must be able to demonstrate the ability to proactively anticipate needs and drive improvements for the leadership team. Have a high level of integrity, discretion and professionalism in handling executives inside and outside of the company is critical. The candidate will possess the ability to complete complex tasks quickly with little guidance, react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround and take effective action without having to know the whole picture. Candidate must be able to work successfully in a team environment and build effective working relationships inside and outside the group.Key job responsibilities Organize, execute, and assist with team activities (staff meeting agendas, all-hands meetings, off-sites, and team social events) Assist the Executive Assistant team(s) to foster a cohesive and effective work environment Work closely with the leadership team and other Executive Assistants across the organization to provide support to the organizationBASIC QUALIFICATIONSHigh School or equivalent diploma5+ years of experience providing support to senior leadershipExperience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and WordPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Management of complex calendar and scheduling to support the VP and his/her teams in multiple locations and in multiple time zones Ability to look around corners and anticipate needs or areas for improvement Act as a trusted business partner to high level management Manage both domestic and international travel and process expense reports. Process any VISA requirements Track and help drive completion of key deliverables and follow up on outstanding items to include meeting notes and action itemsCandidate Requirements:Needs to have at least 4-5 years of EA experience Very strong hold on calendaring Able to communicate effectively verbally, and in writing Additional Info 100% onsite in Seattle 5 mo contract $36 an hourAbout Aston Carter: At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call 888-237-6835 or email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.