NMUN•DC 2026 Staff Application

Thank you for your interest in a Volunteer Staff position for National Model United Nations•DC 2026. The volunteer Senior Staff team will now be accepting applications via the form below. Don't hesitate to reach out with any specific questions you may have at secgen.dc@nmun.org.

Deadline:

Your application must be received no later than Sunday, 4 January 2025 by 11:59PM EST. There will be no extensions or exceptions.
Applicants will be notified of the status of their application by the end of January 2026.

Commitments to Consider:

Volunteer Staff must be able to commit to an extensive Writing Process, lasting from February through July 2026.
Volunteer Staff must be available to attend NMUN•DC 2026 on 5 November 2026 for training (no later than 5:30PM EST), and 6-8 November 2026 for conference.
Shared lodging and some transportation costs are paid by NMUN.

Hiring and Staffing Considerations:

Prior NMUN delegate and/or Volunteer Staff experience is required for all positions.
Preference will be given to applicants with NMUN•DC delegate experience and to applicants with prior NMUN Volunteer Staff experience.
Due to financial constraints, preference will be given to applicants based in North America.

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Number of NMUN•DC Conferences Worked as Staff*

Number of Other NMUN Conferences Attended as a Delegate*

Number of Other NMUN Conferences Worked as Staff*

NMUN•DC has the following positions available:

https://www.nmun.org/assets/documents/volunteer/vol-position-dc.pdf

Please rank which position you would prefer for NMUN•DC by dragging the options to the right. The top option, marked "1" is your first choice.

Do you have any thematic or committee preferences?*

Please combine the following documents into one file (PDF) and attach below. Please name your file: Last Name,First Name_NMUNDC2026_StaffApplication (e.g. Doe,Jane_NMUNDC2026_StaffApplication).

All applicants must complete the entire application package.

1. Cover Letter

In no more than two pages, write a cover letter that:

Includes your reasons for applying for the Volunteer Staff position(s) of your choice and describe the most important contribution you can make in each position. Describe what you want to get out of serving in the position(s) you are applying for.
Describes how you plan to manage your time throughout the year. While a member of Volunteer Staff, you will be expected to meet writing deadlines for NMUN•DC so that Background Guides and other materials can be published. Although you will have weeks to write each draft, budgeting time to meet deadlines is essential.
Provides examples of how you've worked on teams or with others in the past. As an educational conference, it is critical that Volunteer Staff are able to divide labor, manage conflicts, and mentor others. Please describe your experience in these areas, particularly how you envision interacting with other members of Volunteer Staff and delegates.

2. Résumé or curriculum vitae (CV)

In no more than two pages, include your experiences, special skills, and/or unique characteristics. List any prior model United Nations experience you have, including committee and position.

3. Writing or Editing Sample

Depending on the position you are applying for as your first choice, only choose one of the following to complete:

If you are applying as a Director (Committee and Conference Management), open up the Editing Sample, make a copy, and complete a high-level review of the International and Regional Framework section, including its footnotes, and the entire Bibliography. Please edit (leave comments and make changes in "suggestion mode") and add a summary comment at the end. When finished, label the document Last name,First name_NMUNDC2026_EditingSample. Then, add the Google Docs link to the following section.
If you are applying as an Assistant Director (Committee and Conference Management) submit a Writing Sample with a minimum of 500 words and a maximum of 1,500 words. Citations, in any style, must be used. Previous Background Guides and Position Papers submitted to model United Nations conferences are not permitted. You may use a writing sample from a recent publication or school assignment. When finished, label the document Last name,First name_NMUNDC2026_WritingSample. Include this Writing Sample directly in your application package.

4. Hypothetical Situations

In no more than 200 words per situation, address how you would handle the following hypothetical situations.

A) While writing the Background Guide with your Committee partner, the first draft of your guide receives many comments and requests that you drastically change direction. You find the feedback to be overwhelming, and you are confused how to revise your draft. How do you address this situation?

B) During the conference, a delegate approaches you with concerns about how the committee is operating. They say that there are many other delegates who are talking over people and not being collaborative. How would you address these concerns?

c) How do you handle high-stress situations? How do you approach organization and prioritization of tasks and deadlines in times of stress?

Editing Sample Link - Director Submissions

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NMUN•DC 2026 Volunteer Staff Application