Executive Assistant 1 - Technology

Nordstrom, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 38,228 - 60,958; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision

Dental

Retirement plan

Paid time away (PTO)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Merchandise discount

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc. is seeking an Executive Assistant to support a Senior Vice President and two Vice Presidents within the Merchandising, Inventory, and Supply Chain Technology team.

The role demands highly organized coordination, discretion with confidential information, and strong communication. The candidate will manage complex calendars, coordinate meetings and events, assist with budget tracking and expense reconciliation, and help maintain a positive organizational culture through engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field preferred.
• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or similar administrative role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (SharePoint, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and virtual meeting software (Teams, Slack).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to the Vice Presidents by maintaining professional, responsive operations.
• Manage complex calendars, prioritize meetings, prepare materials, and coordinate events.
• Assist in managing department discretionary budget and SVP/VP expense reconciliation and travel arrangements.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations; handle confidential information with discretion.

Skills

Calendar management

Communication

Discretion

Ambiguity navigation

Proactive problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Slack

Job description

## Executive Assistant 1 - TechnologyApplylocations: Seattle, WAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-860098## **Job Description****Job Summary**We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support a Senior Vice President and 2 Vice Presidents on the Merchandising, Inventory, Supply Chain Technology team, as well as the broader organization. The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support-related tasks, with the ability to work independently and with a team of other executive assistants and leaders. This role requires impeccable attention to detail, the ability to meet tight deadlines, flexibility, and great communication skills.**Key Responsibilities*** Provide comprehensive support services to the Vice Presidents by building a foundation of a professional, responsive, and effective environment for the organization* Manage complex calendars by proactively prioritizing, scheduling, preparing for and communicating meetings and events for the Vice Presidents and others as needed* Partner with other team members to help build company culture by leading engagement/recognition projects, organizing team communications and planning events, both internally and offsite* Assist in maintaining department discretionary budget and manage SVP/VP expense reconciliation and travel arrangements* Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations* Handle highly confidential information with discretion and maintain the security of the Vice Presidents’ records and files* Perform other related duties and execute projects as assigned**Qualifications*** Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or similar administrative role* Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field preferred, or equivalent working experience* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (SharePoint, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and experience with virtual meeting software (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Slack)* Exceptional context-switching ability, can shift rapidly between priorities and people without losing track of what’s in flight* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills* Ability to navigate through ambiguity and influence without authority* A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making capabilities* Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information* Experience in managing executive calendars and travel arrangements* Comfortable thriving in a fast-moving, high-change environment; able to keep many workstreams in motion simultaneously and switch context quickly without losing momentum* Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through. Ability to ensure no request goes unaddressed, proactively tracking outstanding items to completion so nothing falls through the cracks **Pay Range Details**The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations. Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.$27.75 - $44.25 Hourly**We’ve got you covered...**Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:* Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away* Life Insurance and Disability* Merchandise Discount and EAP ResourcesThis position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben\_Overview\_07-14\_Full\_Time\_ES-US.pdf**A few more important points...**The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job. For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com. Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ’s for relevant information and guidelines.Current Nordstrom employees: To apply, log into Workday, click the Careers button and then click Find Jobs.Nordstrom keeps job postings open for at least one day after the posting date. 2026 Nordstrom, Inc