Application Guide
How to Apply for Executive Assistant
at Climate Action
🏢 About Climate Action
Climate Action is a mission-driven organization at the forefront of climate change policy, innovation, and finance. Since 2007, they've been connecting global leaders through high-impact hybrid and digital events, making it an ideal place for those passionate about environmental sustainability.
About This Role
As Executive Assistant to the CEO, you'll ensure seamless operations at the executive level, directly enabling Climate Action's mission. Your work—from managing the CEO's schedule to coordinating events—will free up leadership to focus on climate impact.
💡 A Day in the Life
You'll start by reviewing the CEO's schedule, adjusting priorities for the day. You might coordinate a client dinner, prepare a PowerPoint for a board meeting, and onboard a new hire, all while fielding ad hoc requests from the leadership team. Your day ends with planning travel for an upcoming event.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Climate Action Is Looking For
- Proven EA experience supporting C-suite or senior leaders, ideally in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.
- Expert in Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint for presentations, SharePoint for document management) and Canva for design tasks.
- Exceptional event coordination skills, with experience organizing internal events, client dinners, or roundtables.
- Adaptable and quick to learn new software, with strong organizational and communication abilities.
📝 Tips for Applying to Climate Action
Highlight any experience with climate, sustainability, or event management organizations in your CV.
In your cover letter, mention specific tools you've used (e.g., PowerPoint for executive presentations, Canva for materials).
Showcase examples of diary management for busy executives and how you've handled ad hoc requests.
Demonstrate your ability to coordinate onboarding or team events, as this is a key responsibility.
Tailor your application to emphasize your interest in climate action and how your support role contributes to the mission.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Your passion for climate change and sustainability, and how you align with Climate Action's mission.", 'Specific examples of supporting a CEO or leadership team with diary management, travel, and events.', 'Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (especially PowerPoint and SharePoint) and design tools like Canva.', 'Your experience with event coordination, including internal events or client dinners.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review Climate Action's recent events and their impact on policy or finance.
- → Learn about the CEO's background and public speaking engagements.
- → Understand the company's hybrid event model and how they engage global audiences.
- → Familiarize yourself with key climate finance terms and current initiatives.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic application without mentioning climate or sustainability.
- Overlooking the need for event coordination skills—failing to provide relevant examples.
- Not demonstrating proficiency in both Microsoft 365 and design tools like Canva.
📅 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!
Ready to Apply?
Good luck with your application to Climate Action!