NMUN·NY 2027 Volunteer Senior Staff Application

NMUN·NY 2027 Volunteer Senior Staff Application

Thank you for your interest in serving as a member of volunteer Senior Staff for National Model United Nations·NY! Being on volunteer Senior Staff is a significant time commitment, but also provides an excellent opportunity to continue to develop your leadership and mentorship skills. The SGs and DSGs will accept applications via this online form.

Applications for volunteer Senior Staff are due on 9 May 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (NY time). Please contact the SGs and DSGs at nysg@nmunstaff.org or nydsg@nmunstaff.org with any questions.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

Volunteer Senior Staff positions are held by individuals who have served on the volunteer staff at NMUN·NY for at least three years, demonstrate leadership potential, and contribute to the conference's educational mission. All volunteer Senior Staff help mentor the general Secretariat and contribute to an inclusive and welcoming environment throughout the conference year. These positions typically require 5-10 hours per week and up to 20 hours per week during peak times.

Candidates for volunteer Senior Staff must also be available for the following travel dates:

Typically, online fall training occurs on the first weekend in October. Senior Staff volunteers participate in NYC. Tentatively, please keep the 2 - 4 October 2026 available for travel and training.
Travel to New York City from 18 - 27 March 2027 (Week A) or 26 March - 4 April 2027 (Week B).

NMUN·NY offers training, shared New York hotel accommodations, and reimburses some travel expenses. Limited refreshments and food are provided by NMUN during the conference, so participants should expect to cover most of their own meals and incidentals.

Please review the position descriptions (available here) to ensure that you can fulfill all requirements before applying.

Full Name:

First NameLast Name

Do you have preferred pronouns?

Other

Email:

Phone Number:

Country CodeArea CodePhone Number

Email for Google Meet/Drive:

Current Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

In October 2026, what COUNTRY will you be living in?

In October 2026, what STATE/PROVINCE will you be living in?

In March/April 2027, what COUNTRY will you be living in?

In March/April 2027, what STATE/PROVINCE will you be living in?

Please review U.S. State Department visa guidelines to answer the next question.

Which statement most accurately represents your ability to travel to New York?

If you selected "I do not have a valid visa," please provide further details here:

By checking this box, you confirm your availability for either Week A or Week B. If not available for one, please follow the instructions below.

Should you be unavailable for either period, please provide a thorough explanation below:

Education

Undergraduate Major, School & Graduation Date:

Graduate Degree, School & Graduation Date:

Current Employer & Job Title:

Are you a returning NMUN·NY Volunteer Staff Member?

Thank you for your interest in serving as a volunteer Senior Staff member with NMUN•NY. However, in order to be eligible for a volunteer Senior Staff role, you must have served as a volunteer staff member with NMUN•NY in the past.

Years on NMUN·NY Volunteer Staff:

Please only count volunteer staff positions at the New York conference. Chair service should not be included.

Years on NMUN·NY Volunteer Senior Staff:

Please only count volunteer staff positions at the New York conference. Chair service should not be included.

Most recent position at NMUN·NY:

Most recent Department:

Please rank the position(s)/departments you are applying for in order of preference (1 = most preferred). If you are not interested in a specific position, please select "N/A."

USG, Agencies, Programmes, and Funds

USG, Conference Management

USG, ECOSOC

USG, General Assembly

USG, Peace & Security and Human Rights

Please provide a brief explanation for your preferences (aligns with your area of interest, educational background, etc.):

Editing Sample

*All USG applicants must complete the editing test and answer the following questions*

Please download the Finalization Checklist.

Please download and edit this sample topic.

This evaluation consists of two parts:

Reading and editing the Introduction and International and Regional Framework, assuming this is your team’s Main Draft, please leave comments on the sides for anything that you notice, use "suggesting" mode to make any direct edits to the draft, and include a final comment at the end.
Reading and editing the Role of the International System and Bibliography sections, assuming you are reading the Final Draft and moving forward with finalization. Please download the finalization checklist to assist you. Make sure all changes you make are under “suggesting” mode.

To submit your editing sample:

Press "Upload a File" below. Select your editing sample, named as "Last Name, First Name - Editing" (i.e., Mars, Bruno - Editing). This will attach the file to your application.

Last Name, First Name - Editing (DOC, DOCX, ODT)

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Key Sentences (200 words max.) What is the purpose of Key Sentences in the Background Guide and and what characterizes a good one?

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Social Media Content Production (200 words max.) Looking at NMUN social media accounts, what would you do to improve our social media presence?

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Collaboration (200 words max.) What skills/experience do you have that would enable you to support fellow Senior Staff Members across departments (Substantive & CM)?

0/200

Project Management (200 words max.) How do you approach taking on different tasks or projects amongst a larger team?

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Application

Please combine the following documents into one file (PDF) and attach below. Please name your file: Last Name, First Name - Senior Staff Application (e.g. Smith, Jane - Senior Staff Application).

1. Cover Letter (1 page max.)

Your cover letter should generally answer:

Why are you interested in the volunteer Senior Staff position(s) for which you are applying? Considering the opportunity of this position, what impact do you think you can have in contributing to the mission of NMUN?
How will you facilitate and build upon existing processes at NMUN? If you were previously unable to fulfill your NMUN responsibilities for any reason, how will you prevent or manage these challenges this time?
What past experience and existing abilities will enable you to succeed on volunteer Senior Staff and in what areas do you anticipate you may struggle? Consider the extent to which you can handle individual or interpersonal conflict, provide feedback or criticism to peers and friends, how well you think you'll be able to maintain communication with your team and colleagues, and any other factors you think are worth considering.

2. Résumé / CV (2 pages max.)

Your current résumé or CV (no more than two pages). List any prior NMUN experience. Please detail countries represented and committees simulated as a delegate, as well as any experiences as chair or conference volunteer staff.

To submit your application:

Combine all above documents into a single PDF file and name the file according to "Last Name, First Name - Senior Staff Application" (e.g. Dean, Olivia - Senior Staff Application). Press "Upload a File" below and select your PDF application. This will attach the file to your submission form.

Last Name, First Name - Senior Staff Application (PDF)

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References

Please provide the names and email addresses for two NMUN colleagues that can act as references.

First Reference:

Second Reference:

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

Please review the position descriptions (available here) to ensure that you can fulfill all requirements before applying.

Travel Eligibility

Conference Availability

Institutional Affiliations

NMUN Experience

Thank you for your interest in serving as a volunteer Senior Staff member with NMUN•NY. However, in order to be eligible for a volunteer Senior Staff role, you must have served as a volunteer staff member with NMUN•NY in the past.

Position Preferences

Required Documents

Editing Sample

Application