Application Guide
How to Apply for Administrative Assistant
at Crushing Colonialism
🏢 About Crushing Colonialism
Crushing Colonialism is a small, Indigenous-founded nonprofit that uses traditional storytelling to honor and uplift Indigeneity. Working here means contributing to a mission-driven organization that centers Indigenous perspectives and cultural resilience. As a remote team, you'll join a close-knit group committed to decolonizing narratives.
About This Role
As the Administrative Assistant, you'll be the backbone of daily operations, managing HR tasks, onboarding, file maintenance, and scheduling. Your work ensures the team can focus on storytelling and advocacy without administrative hurdles. This part-time role is critical for maintaining organizational efficiency and supporting the team's mission.
💡 A Day in the Life
You might start by checking the shared email inbox and Asana tasks, then process new onboarding documents for a team member. Mid-morning, you could update the password manager with new credentials and archive old files. After lunch, you'd schedule a team meeting and research a topic for a colleague, wrapping up by organizing the day's records.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Crushing Colonialism Is Looking For
- Proficient in Asana, MS Office, and Proton Software (experience with password managers like Bitwarden or LastPass is a plus).
- Detail-oriented with experience handling sensitive files (e.g., tax documents, personnel records) and maintaining organized archives.
- Comfortable working independently in a remote, small-team environment and communicating proactively via email and Asana.
- Familiar with Indigenous cultures or nonprofit sectors, and committed to the mission of uplifting Indigeneity.
📝 Tips for Applying to Crushing Colonialism
Highlight any experience with Indigenous communities or nonprofits in your resume and cover letter.
Demonstrate proficiency in Asana by mentioning specific projects or workflows you've managed.
Show you understand the sensitive nature of HR tasks by emphasizing confidentiality and discretion.
Tailor your cover letter to reflect the company's mission—mention storytelling or decolonization.
Include examples of remote collaboration and self-management, as the role is fully remote.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Express genuine interest in Indigenous storytelling and Crushing Colonialism's mission.", 'Detail your experience with administrative tasks like onboarding, file management, and scheduling.', 'Highlight your technical skills with Asana, Proton Software, and MS Office, especially password management.', 'Emphasize your ability to work autonomously and prioritize in a small, remote team.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Read about Crushing Colonialism's storytelling projects and recent initiatives on their website or social media.
- → Familiarize yourself with Indigenous storytelling traditions and how they relate to decolonization.
- → Learn about the Asana platform's advanced features (e.g., templates, automation) to show proficiency.
- → Understand the basics of Proton Software (ProtonMail, ProtonVPN) and why a nonprofit might use it for security.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't mention Indigenous issues or the company's mission.
- Overlooking the importance of password management and data security in your application.
- Not demonstrating experience with remote work tools like Asana or scheduling across time zones.
📅 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
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Good luck with your application to Crushing Colonialism!