Executive Assistant

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

We are looking for someone to apply their high energy, technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! An ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion. As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will support the development and operation of human spaceflight vehicles. We are seeking a proactive, service-oriented individual with excellent administrative and organizational skills that can thrive in a fast-paced environment.

As an Executive Assistant supporting multiple Vice Presidents, you will be responsible for general EA and customer service support. We are seeking a service-oriented individual that can thrive in a fast paced environment and adjust to early mornings or late evenings as needed for the business. This role requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, the ability to work independently as well as a team environment, and communicate effectively. As a key member of the leadership team, you will assist with general business unit activities, including events, office arrangements and themes, communications, and meetings.

Ability to work on site from location listed is required.

Travel of up to 20% may be expected.

Responsibilities:

• Executive support

• Work closely and effectively with senior management to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately. Exercise good judgment while maintaining a realistic balance among multiple priorities.

• Calendar

• Manage a very active calendar of appointments. Plan, coordinate and ensure the schedule is followed and respected. Provide gatekeeper and gateway role, creating win-win situations for direct access to executives.

• Travel

• Arrange sophisticated and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; compile documents for travel-related meetings. Complete expense reports in a timely manner, while following and implementing policy.

• Writing & Editing

• Compose and prepare draft documents and correspondence that are sometimes confidential. Review customer facing white papers and proposals for quality and grammar.

• Tasks

• Successfully complete tasks and critical aspects of deliverables.

• Organization

• Using strong organizational skills, perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail. Prioritize conflicting needs. Handle matters expeditiously and proactively, following through on requirements to successful completion, often with deadline pressures. Adapt to challenging demands in a fast-moving environment.

• Personnel

• Using strong communication skills, establish relationships with team members.

• Meeting and Event planning and execution - help plan, run, and execute large events at OLS. Manage and facilitate meetings.

• Problem Solving

• Demonstrate proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability. Demonstrate high attention to detail and flawless execution.

Qualifications:

• Highschool diploma or equivalent

• 5 - 7 years of experience supporting senior level executives

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point)

• Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and high customer service capabilities and delivery

• Strong administrative, organizational, problem-solving skills, and bias for action.

• Proven track record handling confidential information with discretion

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired skills:

• Bachelor's degree or additional certifications or education

• Visio and Acrobat

• Concur

• Technical or manufacturing environment experience

Compensation range for on site CO applicants is $33.25-$45.50

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin 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.

Benefits

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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