NHSMUN 2026 Assistant Director Application

NHSMUN 2026 Assistant Director Application

Thank you for your interest in staffing NHSMUN! This application form will close on Monday, June 2 at 11:59pm Eastern Time (US). You can may save your progress at any time using the SAVE button at the bottom of the page.
Contact Information
Full Name*

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Email*
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Address*

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Education and Experience
High School*
High School Graduation Date*

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Note that you must have graduated from high school by March 2026 to be eligible.
College/University Name*
College/University Expected Graduation Date*

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If you have participated in NHSMUN or IMUNA Conferences, please list the year and committee(s) in which you participated:
Conferences ATTENDED - Please list all other MUN, Mock Trial, NSDA, JSA, or similar debate/public speaking conferences you have ATTENDED (as a delegate) using the format shown below:
Conferences STAFFED - Please list all other MUN, Mock Trial, NSDA, JSA, or similar debate/public speaking conferences you have STAFFED using the format shown below:
Please list any leadership or employment positions you have held and the general dates that you held them. Include the name of the company/organization and your title or position in it.
General Questions
NHSMUN 2026 Conference and Training Dates

Session I:

Tuesday, March 10*–Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Session II:

Sunday, March 15*–Sunday, March 22, 2026

*The start dates are tentative and may be subject to change*
Please select which session(s) you are able to attend in their entirety.*
Which session do you prefer?*
Why do you want to work at NHSMUN as an Assistant Director?*
How will you balance your time with other class commitments and activities you participate in next year?*
What are some of the most important elements of a successful Model UN conference or other educational experience? *
Administrative and Substantive Assistant Director Roles

At NHSMUN, we have Administrative Assistant Directors and Substantive Assistant Directors. Please refer to the descriptions below to indicate the position for which you would like to apply. You are able to apply for both positions, but if hired, you will only be able to serve in one role. If you are applying to both, please be sure to indicate your preference.
Administrative Assistant Director: The administrative team’s job is to make the conference experience for delegates and FAs as seamless and as enjoyable as possible. While the substantive team (below) works in committees with delegates, the administrative team supports the substantive team’s work and prepares all parts of the NHSMUN experience that are not part of committee simulations. Some roles of the Administrative team include facilitating registration and merchandise, leading the pre-conference logistical preparation, handling internal operations during the conference such as paper flow (tracking working paper and draft resolution intake and reproduction), and tracking intake needs for administrative services. Administrative ADs will participate in training workshops and activities prior to the conference and will undertake various pre-conference preparation deliverables to ensure the event is a success.

Substantive Assistant Director: Substantive Assistant Directors (ADs) will be paired with a committee director and will have the primary responsibilities of preparing for and running the committee sessions. Substantive ADs and their directors will be on the dais during the committee sessions at the conference and will periodically chair committee sessions. ADs will also serve as a resource for questions on the topics as well as questions on parliamentary procedure both during and before the conference. Directors and ADs provide feedback to delegates through emails and comments on position papers. ADs will participate in training on the rules of procedure prior to the conference and will undertake various pre-conference deliverables, including an update briefing on current events related to the topics, to become fully immersed in the committee’s likely deliberations.
Please select the roles(s) for which you would like to apply.*
Administrative Assistant Director
Why do you want to be an administrative AD?*
Please share any experience or skills you have in organizing or planning events, coordinating logistics or scheduling, or any other relevant organizational roles you have held.*
Please share your proficiency with Mac/PC professional software and tools including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and Adobe Products (Illustrator, Acrobat, etc.)*
In your own words, please write a BRIEF response (1-2 pages, double-spaced, size 12 font) to the following prompt: A keynote speaker is someone with a defining life experience meant to highlight the importance of the experience at NHSMUN and what international relations and global partnerships can do for the greater good. Imagine you are asked to lead the effort to select and recruit NHSMUN’s keynote speaker. Please describe how you would decide who the speaker should be and the steps you would take to get him or her to agree to be the keynote speaker.*

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Substantive Assistant Director
Why do you want to be a substantive AD?*
If selected, which categories of topics would you prefer to discuss in your committee and why? Examples might include broad categories like “political issues” or “economic issues” or might be much more narrow, like “definitions of statehood” or “human rights related to free expression.”*
If selected, which size committee would you prefer (e.g., small, medium, large)? Why?*
Do you have experience with particular type(s) of committees? Please share as much detail as possible: topics, categories, experience level(s) of students, etc.*
In your own words, please write a BRIEF response (1-2 pages, double-spaced, size 12 font) to the following prompt: If you could select a topic of your choice to discuss in any Model UN committee, what would your topic be, and why? How would this be engaging for delegates? Why is it an important topic? Note that this should not be a summary of the topic; instead, focus on why the topic is worthy of debate at NHSMUN. Please cite at least 2-3 academic sources (using the citation style of your choice) on a works cited page at the end of your document.*

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Letter of Recommendation

Please have one recommender write a one-page letter of recommendation on your behalf. We would prefer that this letter come from a high school faculty advisor, but if you did not participate in MUN during high school, please send a letter from any teacher, professor, or supervisor who could speak to your abilities. This letter can be submitted via document upload OR your recommender can email apply@imuna.org.
Who is your recommender?*
What is your relationship to your recommender?*
Why did you choose this person as your recommender?*
How will you submit your letter of recommendation?*
Please upload your letter of recommendation.*

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Please confirm that your recommender has sent their letter to apply@imuna.org.*

NHSMUN 2026 Assistant Director Application

Contact Information

Education and Experience

General Questions

Administrative and Substantive Assistant Director Roles

Administrative Assistant Director

Substantive Assistant Director

Letter of Recommendation

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