executive assistant, Starbucks Technology
About The Position
Starbucks is seeking a versatile and experienced Executive Assistant to join their Starbucks Technology Team based in Seattle. This role will provide executive-level administrative support to the SVP of Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Analytics and Developer Experience, and the VP of Data Science. The ideal candidate will possess a high level of integrity, problem-solving capabilities, and proactive organizational skills, comfortable with ambiguity and capable of meeting team demands. This position will be an integral part of a fast-paced leadership team, acting as a mentor and coach to the administrative team, and modeling inclusive leadership behaviors grounded in Starbucks Values.
Requirements
- Progressive administrative experience 7-9 yrs
- Providing support to executive level management or equivalent 7-9 yrs
- Experience in a fast-paced environment 7-9 yrs
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, expert PowerPoint skills
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
- Broad knowledge and understanding of the business, including both function and company priorities
- Experience leveraging AI tools and prompt design to automate routine tasks, enhance productivity, and create capacity for higher-value strategic support
Responsibilities
- Support the SVP & VP by representing the leader and the leadership team with a high level of interpersonal savvy and efficiency.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with internal and external contacts with a high level of professionalism and composure.
- Lead the day-to-day support of calendaring, travel, invoices, expenses, and other administrative functions.
- Be forward-thinking, proactive, reliable, and act with integrity.
- Collaborate with support partners supporting leadership within the Starbucks Technology team and across the broader enterprise.
- Understand the rhythm of business to anticipate executive’s needs, prioritize team deliverables, and cascade information to the admin team.
- Organize and schedule team meetings, both in person and virtual, either leveraging audiovisual equipment, or setting up meeting facilities.
- Schedule executive domestic and international travel in compliance with existing policies and procedures, proactively addressing all aspects of the executive's travel to ensure productivity and safety.
- Serve as a leader to the administrative team within Starbucks Technology.
- Actively engage with the executive's direct report team to ensure alignment of priorities and open communication paths.
- Be comfortable engaging with external and enterprise networks.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits.
- 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.
- Two personal days per year.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.).
- Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock).
- Incentivized emergency savings.
- Financial well-being tools.
- 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.
- Access to other educational opportunities.
- Backup care.
- DACA reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
