CAIMUN 2020 Secretariat Applications

CAIMUN 2020 Secretariat Application
Welcome to the Secretariat team application for Canada International Model United Nations 2020!

CAIMUN is seeking a group of skilled, competent, and passionate individuals to compose the Secretariat of its 2020 iteration. Ever since its formation in 2012, CAIMUN has strived to be an innovative and accessible conference. 8 years later, we seek to further expand on this goal for the conference and that starts with an outstanding Secretariat.

The application submission deadline is 11:59 p.m. PDT, Wednesday, June 26th.

It is recommended that you type out your responses on a separate document and then paste them in the application when you are ready to submit. Please select your first choice position to access the proper questions you must respond to.

If you have any inquiries or concerns about the application or its deadline, feel free to email us at sg@caimun.ca.
General Information
Legal Full Name *

First Name Middle Name Last Name
Preferred Name

First Name Last Name
Email Address *
Example: john@gmail.com
Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number

Address *

Street Address
Street Address Line 2 (Optional)
City	Province
Postal Code	Country

Date of Birth *
(mm/dd/yyyy) Example: 08/10/2002
School in September of 2019 *
Grade in September of 2019 *
Position Descriptions

This serves as a brief description of the Secretariat positions.
Chief of Staff: The Chief of Staff works very closely with the Secretary-General and Director-General in hiring Staff members for the conference. They are tasked with ensuring backgrounders are submitted on time, organizing the Staff's logistics, and many other Staff related assortments which ensure all goes well in terms of Staffing.

USG of Logistics: The Under-Secretary-General of Logistics is responsible for all conference logistics. This includes but is not limited to hotel contracts and negotiations, room planning and assignment, organizing sponsorships, and a multitude of other logistical issues or requirements of the conference. These span from keeping spreadsheets organized, getting room keys, and a variety of other assortments. Throughout the span of the conference, the USG of Logistics will work very closely with the USG of Conference.

USG of Committees: The Under-Secretary-General of Committees oversees all committee procedure, keeps track of and edits Staff backgrounders, and works closely with Staff throughout the year in order to ensure that the committees are properly organized and run. They must have a great eye for detail and proficient writing skills.

USG of Delegate Affairs: The Under-Secretary-General of Delegate Affairs handles all registration, country assignments, position papers, committee matrix, and a multitude of other delegate needs. They will also be responsible for sponsor teacher communication.

USG of Conference: The Under-Secretary-General of Conference works very closely with the Secretary-General. They are charged with the duties of printing placards, nametags, bringing in projectors, and a multitude of other things in relation to the previously listed assortments. In addition to these duties, the USG of Conference is tasked with managing the conference's funds, processing payments, and overseeing accounts. The USG of Conference must have an eye for detail and be good with numbers. Further, the USG of Conference also works closely with the USG of Logistics in terms of hotel logistics and bookings.

USG of Marketing: The Under-Secretary-General of Marketing's responsibility is generally centered around promoting the conference. This comes in terms of delegate attraction, potential news coverage, getting the word out about CAIMUN, and working alongside the USG of Media in creating promotional content to do so. The USG of Marketing must have strong interpersonal skills and other qualities that will aid them in marketing the conference in order to attract delegates.

USG of Media and IT: The Under-Secretary-General of Media is charged with hiring and managing a team of photographers and videographers for the conference. They must be proficient in programs such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and general photo and video editing. The USG of Media is primarily tasked with creating graphics, videos, and promotional media content for the conference. Throughout the span of the conference, they will work closely with the USG of Marketing in creating media to fulfill marketing needs. Further, they will also work with the USG of Conference to design and print placards, nametags, and manifold of other assortments relating to media.
Position Preferences

Please indicate your first, second, and third Secretariat position preference.
First Preference *
Second Preference *
Third Preference
Past Experience
List past delegate experience indicating the conference, year, committee, position, and award if applicable. *
Example: CAIMUN 2019 | DISEC | United States of America | Best Delegate
Please list past Secretariat and/or Staff experience. If none, state so. *
Substantive Responses
What qualifies you to be on CAIMUN's 2020 Secretariat team and specifically for the Secretariat position chosen? *

0/500
Why do you want to be a part of CAIMUN's 2020 Secretariat team? *

0/500
Discuss any and all extracurricular activities that you will be involved in during the next year. Explain how you will be able to balance these between academics and CAIMUN. *

0/500
Discuss possible change(s) and ideas that you seek to implement if chosen for your first choice position. *

0/500
Propose a new committee and explain its benefits. *

This is only required for those applying for Chief of Staff of USG of Committees. 0/500
The conference is in 3 weeks and you discover the budget has a deficit of $500. What is your course of action? *

This is only required for those applying to USG of Logistics or USG of Conference 0/500
Elaborate on something you have been devoted to for a year or more. *

This is only required for those applying for the USG of Delegate Affairs 0/500
You have a $600 budget, 1 week until the conference, and the conference still needs at least 100 more delegates. What is your course of action for marketing? *

This is only required for those applying for USG of Marketing 0/500
Please upload a resume PDF. *

Browse Files
Format: FIRSTNAME_LASTNAME_Resume.pdf Cancel of
Please upload a writing sample PDF. *

Browse Files
Format: FIRSTNAME_LASTNAME_Sample.pdf Cancel of
Please upload a photography portfolio. *

Browse Files
Format: FIRSTNAME_LASTNAME_Portfolio.pdf Cancel of
Technological Qualifications

This section is optional. However, it serves us well to understand your proficiency in these programs.

Indicate your proficiency with these programs.

	No Experience	Little Experience	Intermediately Experienced	Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Google Sheets
Website Design

Additional Information
Is there anything you would like us to know in addition to your application? (Should you have applied for USG of Media and IT, please submit a link to your past work with websites if applicable.)
If not selected for a Secretariat Position, would you like us to consider you for a staff position? *

Yes No
I understand and acknowledge that the next process of this application is an interview if I am selected for one and that being a member of CAIMUN's Secretariat team requires a great amount of time and dedication for the next year. *

Yes
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CAIMUN 2020 Secretariat Application

General Information

Position Descriptions

Position Preferences

Past Experience

Substantive Responses

Technological Qualifications

Additional Information