Executive Assistant (R36847)

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!  

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Facilities, and Security. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse professionals, you will provide administrative assistance to the Manufacturing Sr Director and members of the Manufacturing site leadership team. This role requires a candidate with executive presence, excellent interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to influence others. This role requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Special Mentions

• Shift available: Monday – Friday
• Travel expected up to 25% of the time

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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
• Manage a very active calendar of appointments. Plan, coordinate and ensure the schedule is followed and respected
• Arrange detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; compile documents for travel-related meetings. Complete expense reports in a timely manner
• Support the review and editing of documents and correspondence
• Wiki and SharePoint maintenance- regular upkeep of communication tools to ensure flow of up-to-date information
• Meeting support- capture notes and actions to be communicated and tracked to resolution.
• Event coordination including catering, logistics and direction
• Use strong organizational skills, perform and prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail
• Prioritize conflicting needs. Adapt to challenging demands in a fast-moving environment
• Provide project management, including staffing and resource planning, onboarding new department members, space planning, and special projects
• Use strong communication skills, establish relationships with team members.
• Manage and facilitate meetings
• Demonstrate proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability
• Work collaboratively with admin peers, be a resource and a team player.
• Candidates must uphold the highest level of integrity and business professionalism.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• 4+ years’ experience supporting senior level executives, preferably in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point)
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and high customer service capabilities and delivery
• Attention to detail – Demonstrate ability to produce quality products with a high level of accuracy
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our inclusive culture
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is$28.09—$39.32 USD

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 compa