Application Guide
How to Apply for Administrative Assistant at WA State Community Connectors
at CL Strategic
🏢 About CL Strategic
Washington State Community Connectors is unique because it's a mission-driven organization focused on empowering families navigating behavioral health systems through lived experience leadership. Unlike typical administrative roles, this position connects directly with the organization's core mission of uniting family leaders across Washington to strengthen community partnerships and support systems.
About This Role
This Administrative Assistant role provides high-level support to the Executive Director of a behavioral health advocacy organization, managing complex scheduling, board relations, and sensitive communications. The position is impactful because it directly enables the organization's mission by ensuring smooth operations for family-focused initiatives and maintaining connections with Washington State's behavioral health community.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve coordinating the Executive Director's schedule with board members and community partners across Washington State, drafting correspondence related to behavioral health initiatives, and preparing materials for upcoming family advocacy events. You'd likely manage sensitive communications while maintaining organized digital systems to support the organization's remote operations.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who CL Strategic Is Looking For
- A Washington State resident with lived experience as a parent/caregiver of a child who has navigated behavioral health crisis services
- Someone who demonstrates exceptional organizational skills with experience managing complex calendars and prioritizing competing demands
- A discreet professional comfortable handling sensitive information related to behavioral health and family advocacy
- A tech-savvy individual proficient with MS Office, Zoom, and G-suite who can support remote operations effectively
📝 Tips for Applying to CL Strategic
Explicitly mention your Washington State residency or relocation plans in your application materials
Describe your lived experience with behavioral health systems in a professional context, focusing on how it informs your work approach
Highlight specific experience with board relations or nonprofit administrative support
Demonstrate your understanding of anti-racism principles in workplace contexts
Provide examples of managing complex schedules and prioritizing executive-level communications
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Your personal connection to WSCC's mission through lived experience with behavioral health systems", 'Specific examples of managing executive calendars and communications in remote or nonprofit settings', 'Your commitment to anti-racism and how it informs your administrative approach', "Why you're specifically interested in supporting family-focused behavioral health advocacy in Washington State"]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → WSCC's specific programs and initiatives for Washington State families
- → Washington State's behavioral health system and recent policy developments
- → The organization's board members and leadership structure
- → How remote operations have impacted community connector organizations during recent years
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying without addressing the Washington State residency requirement
- Using generic administrative experience examples without connecting them to nonprofit or behavioral health contexts
- Failing to demonstrate understanding of the organization's specific mission beyond generic nonprofit work
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!