Executive Assistant Jobs in Seattle, WA

INTRODUCTION

Now Brewing – senior executive assistant to evp - #tobeapartner

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

This role supports an EVP by providing high-level, confidential administrative and operational partnership. You will enable the effectiveness of the executive leadership team by anticipating needs, driving priorities, and maintaining strong operational rhythm across a fast-paced, evolving organization.

You will operate with strong judgment and discretion, managing competing priorities while ensuring alignment across internal teams and external partners, including senior executives and Board-level stakeholders. Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As an executive assistant to the evp, you will…

• Act as a trusted partner to the EVP, anticipating needs and enabling focus on the most critical priorities
• Manage and optimize the executive’s calendar and operating rhythm with a forward-looking, enterprise perspective
• Drive coordination and alignment across leadership forums, ensuring clear priorities, decisions, and follow-through
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment, adapting quickly to shifting business needs and priorities
• Track and advance key deliverables, deadlines, and cross-functional dependencies across the organization
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve how work gets done across the executive office and leadership team
• Build strong relationships and communicate with clarity across senior leaders, partners, and external stakeholders
• Serve as a central point of connection across the organization admin team, ensuring alignment, consistency, and strong partnership
• Lead and influence the admin community by sharing best practices, driving consistency in how we operate, and strengthening team effectiveness
• Mentor and support administrative partners, contributing to onboarding, development, and overall capability of the admin team
• Partner with other executive assistants to coordinate support across leadership teams and ensure a seamless partner and leader experience

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

We’d love to hear from people with:

• Progressive administrative experience. (8+ years)
• Providing support to C-Suite level executives (5+ years)
• Experience managing calendars and email on MS Outlook (7+ years)
• Project or event management (7+ years)
• Domestic and international travel arrangement (7+ years)
• Expert level proficiency with Microsoft 360 applications
• Adaptability - able to execute with flexibility in responding to constantly changing environment.
• Collaboration - demonstrate confidence, composure, and professionalism; able to build trust with internal and external customers.
• Communication - able to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbal and written with attention to details
• Customer Service - demonstrate a positive, can-do attitude with the desire to take on additional responsibilities, consistently delivers high quality customer service to both internal and external stakeholders
• Organization - excellent organizational skills and high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information with superior attention to detail
• Problem Solving - critical thinking and strong analytical skills; able to proactively anticipate needs and use sound judgment.
• Technology - advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, company approved AI and virtual tools.
• Time Management - able to balance multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines and follow through on commitments.

BENEFITS

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.

If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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