Application Guide
How to Apply for Executive Assistant
at National Domestic Workers Alliance / La Alianza Nacional de Trabajadores del Hogar
🏢 About National Domestic Workers Alliance / La Alianza Nacional de Trabajadores del Hogar
NDWA is the leading national voice for domestic workers, fighting for dignity, respect, and fair labor practices. Working here means supporting a mission-driven organization that has won historic protections for over 395,000 workers across 22 states, including the first Domestic Workers Bill of Rights in multiple states.
About This Role
This role provides direct support to two C-suite executives—the Chief External Affairs Officer and Chief Strategy & Impact Officer—enabling them to focus on high-impact advocacy and strategy. You'll be the operational backbone for their calendars, travel, and communications, ensuring seamless execution of NDWA's mission-critical work.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might start by reviewing and prioritizing emails for both executives, then updating their calendars with new meetings and resolving conflicts. You'll book travel for an upcoming advocacy trip, prepare briefing materials for a strategy session, and later take notes during a team call, tracking action items to follow up. Throughout, you'll proactively check in with each executive to anticipate needs and ensure smooth operations.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who National Domestic Workers Alliance / La Alianza Nacional de Trabajadores del Hogar Is Looking For
- Proven experience supporting C-suite executives in a fast-paced advocacy or nonprofit environment, with a track record of managing complex calendars and travel logistics across time zones.
- Deep alignment with NDWA's mission of racial, gender, and economic justice for domestic workers, and comfort working in a bilingual (English/Spanish) context.
- Exceptional organizational skills with a proactive, problem-solving mindset—anticipating needs before they arise and handling last-minute changes with composure.
- Tech-savvy with Google Workspace proficiency, especially advanced calendar management and collaborative document workflows.
📝 Tips for Applying to National Domestic Workers Alliance / La Alianza Nacional de Trabajadores del Hogar
Tailor your resume to highlight executive support experience in mission-driven organizations, specifically mentioning calendar management for multiple leaders and complex travel booking (e.g., multi-leg trips with tight deadlines).
In your cover letter, explicitly connect your personal values to NDWA's mission—mention why domestic workers' rights matter to you or a relevant experience with social justice.
Use the application to demonstrate your organizational skills: submit a clean, well-structured PDF with a clear subject line if emailing, and include specific examples of how you've streamlined executive workflows.
Showcase bilingual skills (English/Spanish) if applicable, as NDWA serves many Spanish-speaking workers—even a note about willingness to learn is a plus.
Prepare a brief example of a time you handled a scheduling conflict or urgent travel change under pressure, as this will likely be discussed in interviews.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Express genuine passion for NDWA's mission and familiarity with domestic worker issues (e.g., know about the National Domestic Workers Bill of Rights or their campaign for fair wages).", 'Highlight your ability to support two executives simultaneously, emphasizing your prioritization and communication skills.', "Provide a concrete example of improving an executive's efficiency through calendar management or travel logistics.", 'Mention your comfort with remote work and asynchronous communication, as the role is fully remote.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Read NDWA's latest annual report and recent campaigns (e.g., the National Domestic Workers Bill of Rights or their work on paid leave).
- → Follow their social media channels and news coverage to understand current priorities and public stance.
- → Learn about the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights in states like New York, California, and Massachusetts to show informed passion.
- → Review the bios of the Chief External Affairs Officer and Chief Strategy & Impact Officer to understand their work styles and focus areas.
💬 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 NDWA or domestic workers—this signals lack of interest.
- Overlooking the remote nature: failing to address how you'll stay organized and communicate effectively without in-person oversight.
- Focusing only on administrative tasks without showing enthusiasm for the mission—NDWA seeks candidates who care about the cause, not just the role.
📅 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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