Executive Assistant - 90413082 - New York

Your success is a train ride away! As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

Are you ready to join our team? Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

Job Summary Provides administrative support to one or more Senior Leadership Team members, ensuring efficient daily operations and coordination of schedules, travel, and communications. This role manages routine administrative tasks, supports departmental logistics, and serves as a liaison across teams, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions

• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements for assigned executives.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations with attention to detail.
• Process expense reports, purchase requests, and other administrative documentation.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, handling routine inquiries and communications.
• Maintain organized records and support departmental logistics, including meeting preparation and follow-up.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED.
• Plus 2 years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED.
• Plus 5 years of relevant work experience

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements for assigned executives.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations with attention to detail.
• Process expense reports, purchase requests, and other administrative documentation.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, handling routine inquiries and communications
• Maintain organized records and support departmental logistics, including meeting preparation and follow-up.

The salary/hourly range is $74,700.00 – $96,876.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

Health and Wellbeing Financial and Retirement Work and Family Life Support

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401K with Employer Match Generous Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs Railroad Retirement Benefits Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care

Health Savings Account Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Fertility and Family Building Benefits

No-cost Personal Health Advocate Student Loan Assistance Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance

Medical Plan Opt-out Credit Tuition and Education Reimbursement Paid Family Leave

Life Insurance Rail Pass Privileges

Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program

No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts

Learn More About Our Benefits Offerings Here. Requisition ID: 166898

Work Arrangement: 06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.

Relocation Offered: No

Travel Requirements: Up to 25%

You power our progress through your performance. We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respec…