The WFUNA International Model United Nations Conference (WIMUN 2020) for High School will be held from January 31 to February 3, 2020 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City.
The Secretariat is responsible for organizing all logistical, substantive, and communicative aspects of the conference, with the leadership of the Senior Secretariat team.
Applications for Secretariat are due by Friday, July 5, 2019 23:59 EST.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Must be currently enrolled or have recently graduated from university. Current university students are preferred.
- Prior experience with WIMUN is highly preferred. Prior experience with other Model UN conferences or workshops using WIMUN Approach rules of procedure is also preferred.
- Prior experience staffing Model UN conferences is preferred.
- Must be committed to producing all pre-conference and on-site deliverables in a timely manner.
- Ideal candidates should display professionalism in their work, be very responsive to email throughout the entire conference preparation process, be open to constructive feedback, and have strong communication skills and problem-solving skills.
- Must arrive in New York City on January 29, 2020, and depart on February 4, 2019. Must be available to work from January 30-Feb 3 for training sessions and the conference itself.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work with WFUNA, Best Delegate, and an international Secretariat on a high-profile event held in the heart of New York
- Certificate from the WFUNA Secretary-General
- Six nights of shared accommodations at the Grand Hyatt Hotel from January 29- February 4, 2020.
- $300 travel stipend for Secretaries/Directors and $200 travel stipend for Global Communications/Management Officers. Stipend is awarded after completion of the conference. Secretariat members must book their travels at their own expense upfront, then will be awarded the travel stipend at the end of the conference.
Applications
- Please apply here by Friday, July 5th 23:59 EST. Please review the position descriptions below carefully before applying. Highly qualified candidates will be selected for an interview. Questions about the positions can be directed to the organizing committee: wimun@wfuna.org.
Positions Available
Secretary or Director
The Secretary for General Assembly committees, the Secretary for ECOSOC, and the Director of the Security Council serve as the substantive and procedural expert in the room and provides support to the elected Chair of a General Assembly committee or the President of the Security Council and ECOSOC to help them run committee, council, sessions. Secretaries and Directors will also write the Report of the Secretary-General for their respective committee or council’s topic and assist with delegate training prior to the conference. Strong chairing experience, fluency in spoken and written English, and advanced research skills are required for this position. Past experience with the WIMUN Approach is highly preferred. Specific responsibilities include:
- Writing the Report of the Secretary-General (background guides) for their committee’s topic following WIMUN Approach research and formatting standards
- Training the elected committee Chair or selected council President on WIMUN rules of procedure, preparing chairing scripts, and providing procedural guidance during committee sessions
- Assisting with the pre-conference training of delegates and other substantive needs and ensuring the overall quality of the committee experience for participants
- Keeping track of the speakers list, draft resolutions, annotations of amendments during Formal Informal Meetings, and any recorded votes during committee sessions
Conference Management Officer
Conference Management Officers work behind the scenes to ensure that all logistics flow smoothly during the conference. Previous conference staffing experience or experience in other logistical or customer service roles is preferred for this position. Specific responsibilities include:
- Understanding the logistics plan and serving as the “go-to” person for any questions or issues about logistics at the UN General Assembly Hall (including entrance and exit procedures), the Grand Hyatt Hotel, and delegate social venues.
- Managing the process of typing, printing, and distributing draft resolutions as well as any extra delegate materials that may need to be printed or prepared.
- Transporting, setting up, and breaking down A/V equipment such as microphones, laptops, projectors, projector screens, printers, and copiers.
- Ensuring general customer service and safety for all participants including assisting with check-in, the customer service table, and with any medical emergencies.
Global Communications Officer
Global Communications Officers work behind the scenes to produce multimedia leading up to and during the conference. They also participate as part of the press simulation for the Security Council committees. This year’s team will be designated with the following roles: Writers, Filmographers (Editing and Cinematography), Photographer, and Email Manager(Registration), Technical experience with photography, videography, video editing, layout editing, social media marketing, or other media-related skills is required for this position. Staff will be expected to provide examples for past relative work. Specific roles and responsibilities include:
Writers
- Preparing content updates to the website,
- Preparing content for Social media posts, and
- Preparing content for any WFUNA marketing campaigns to recruit delegates.
- Managing WIMUN 2020 HS Social Media accounts
- Serving as the Press team for press simulations in the Security Council committees.
Email Manager
- Assisting the Under-Secretary-General for the Department of Global Communications and the Assistant-Secretary-General for the Department of Global Communications with any pre-conference email communications with participants.
- Assist USG for DGC with registering students in the conference on-site.
Photographer
- Taking professional-quality photos during the conference.
- Watermarking all photos taken at the conference with the WIMUN logo.
- Creating designs that require graphic design expertise before the conference to assist social media marketing.
Filmography (Editing)
- Editing videos to produce a Closing Ceremonies video, social media promotional videos, and any other needed media.
Filmography (Cinematography)
- Taking professional-quality videos during the conference.
Apply here and find out more about the Secretariat Positions and the WIMUN 2020 High School Conference today.
