Executive Assistant, Government Relations

About Amplify

Amplify helps teachers bring delight and rigor to students every day. We have become a leader in K-12 literacy, biliteracy, math, and science by building inspiring teaching and learning experiences based on research. The Amplify Classroom platform combines curriculum, assessment, and supplemental learning into one coherent high-quality instructional system. A pioneer in education since 2000, Amplify has developed deep relationships in states and districts by partnering with educators to drive implementation quality and improved outcomes. Today, Amplify serves more than 18 million students and teachers across all 50 states and on six continents. For more information, visit Amplify.com.

Job Description Summary:

Amplify is seeking a strategic Executive Assistant (EA) to support five senior executives across our Marketing and Public Affairs (MPA) team, including Government Relations (GR). The ideal candidate is self-directed, motivated, and a natural collaborator. The EA will be responsible for a broad range of duties, including strategic calendar management, travel coordination, expense administration, and project planning for several high-impact team events.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Strategic Calendar Management: Manage dynamic executive calendars, proactively identifying schedule conflicts and optimizing meeting logistics (including A/V readiness and accessible settings).

• Executive Travel Coordination: Orchestrate seamless travel itineraries in compliance with company guidelines, preemptively resolving schedule conflicts and swiftly mitigating travel emergencies, including on occasional weekends during busy conference seasons.

• Expense Administration: Prepare and submit monthly expense reports accurately and on time.

• High-Impact Event Planning: Lead logistics and create detailed project plans for major team and department events, managing venues, catering, and A/V to guarantee exceptional attendee satisfaction.

• Culture & Team Operations: Champion team cohesion by organizing regular team-building activities, such as virtual gatherings with interactive learning sessions.

• Administrative Leadership: Function as the key administrative lead for GR leadership, tracking office correspondence, producing operational reports, and managing core processes like vendor invoice remittance and contracts.

• Continuous Improvement & Mentorship: Act as a collaborative team leader by proactively sharing technical efficiencies (e.g., AI integrations) and institutional knowledge to elevate team operational efficiency.

• Cross-Functional Communication: Establish and manage positive relationships across all levels of the company, prioritizing tasks efficiently and effectively communicating with internal leadership, external partners, and vendors

Required Qualifications:

• College degree or equivalent experience

• 3+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant in a professional office environment

• Experience using Google Suite and demonstrated familiarity with AI to improve operational efficiency

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrated ability to navigate a fast-paced environment, full workloads, and provide occasional weekend support (e.g., for urgent travel or expense needs)

• Ability to prioritize competing tasks, manage interruptions, anticipate changing needs, and adjust priorities throughout the day

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant in a professional office setting

• Proficiency with Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Sheets), Microsoft Suite, Tableau, Salesforce (or equivalent CRM), and Smartsheet is a plus

• Experience collaborating with people from all organizational levels and backgrounds

• Interest in government relations, communications, and marketing

What we offer:

Salary is only one component of the Amplify Total Rewards package, which includes a 401(k) plan, competitive health insurance and mental health options, basic life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and access to best-in-class development programs. The gross salary range for this role is $95,000 - $108,000. This role is eligible to earn an annual discretionary bonus that rewards individual and company performance.

Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email hiringaccommodations@amplify.com.

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