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All-American Model United Nations
Founded in 2011, All-American Model UN’s mission is to validate and legitimize the Model UN experience by encouraging parents to nurture an interest in Model UN for its inherent educational benefits, better explaining to college admissions the positive effects of accepting student immersed in Model UN, and cultivating a Model UN community that is supportive to all participants with all aims and objectives.
We currently work with over 300 students each year through various programs. The heart of All-American Model UN is our international travel team, which competes in 4-6 Model UN or Model government conferences each year; we also organize a newly formed US Model UN travel team. Additionally, we offer a week-long summer training program called the Diplomacy Academy, publish a monthly digital Model UN magazine and weekly podcast, and host a two-day free Model UN conference.
OPEN POSITIONS
Associate Director
All-American Model United Nations is looking for an experienced, student-focused Associate Director to help lead the organization to the next level. This position is a part-time to a full-time role for someone to lead international expansion efforts and spread our mission to a wider audience. Be the mentor that you wished you had in high school!
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
This position will first and foremost be responsible for interacting with students, broadening their horizons, and teaching them to be better delegates and students. It is important to be detail-oriented, emotionally intelligent, current on foreign affairs, and able to work independently to achieve measurable goals.
More specifically, we are looking for someone with the following characteristics:
- Personable, professional, and well-spoken, especially when communicating with parents and teachers,
- Detail oriented with solid organizational skills,
- Self-motivated and proactive in taking ownership and responsibility for tasks and leading them to completion,
- Flexible and able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously,
- Able to work well in a team environment and help other team members accomplish their tasks to push team progress.
GENERAL OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Associate Director of All-American Model UN is an operational and marketing position. As with any small organization, the Associate Director must be able to wear multiple hats and serve multiple stakeholders, including parents, students, teachers, schools, partners, vendors, volunteers, and staff.
More specifically, the Associate Director will be tasked with:
- Operations of the All-American Model UN International and US travel teams, including booking flights & hotels, registering for conferences, researching and organizing tours, and all other logistical needs,
- Reviewing and processing student applications, communicating with parents about the benefits of All-American Model UN prior to enrollment, pre-conference communication and student training, and student coaching/mentoring
- Managing all part-time roles within All-American Model UN, including the editor of UNMOD The Magazine, producer of the MUN Coach podcast, director of MUN Stories, and Secretaries-General of the All-American Model UN Invitational and NATO Security Simulation
- Produce educational content, such as online tutorials, online courses, club training material, and professional education content
REQUIREMENTS
- Education Level Minimum: enrollment in a Bachelor’s program or equivalent experience.
- At least three years of experience in competitive Model United Nations, with multiple awards at major conferences.
- Availability to work up to 25 hours per week with hourly flexibility. This position will sometimes require working outside of 9AM-5PM and occasionally will require weekend work.
- Must be able to mentor and work on international travel teams and Diplomacy Academies in November, March, April, June, July, and August.
- US citizenship or work authorization.
Application Instructions
All-American Model UN is looking to fill this position by January 1, 2020. To apply, please submit a cover letter and résumé to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Your cover letter should explain why you are the right fit for the culture at All-American Model UN, outline what your goals are if given this position, and explain why you the best candidate for the job.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
This position requires someone to curate a sense of community online through various social media and technologies channels as well as build new partnerships and relationships with schools, teachers, and other organizations. It is important to be a highly effective communicator, have excellent writing ability, and ask important questions.
More specifically, we are looking for someone with the following characteristics:
- Personable, professional, and well-spoken, especially when representing the All-American Model UN brand and values,
- Detail oriented with solid organizational skills,
- Self-motivated and proactive in taking ownership and responsibility for tasks and leading them to completion,
- Able to work well in a team environment and help other team members accomplish their tasks to push team progress,
GENERAL OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Community Manager position is a communication and business development position. The Community Manager must be able to work well and have solid communication with all members of the All-American Model UN community, including staff, students, and partners.
More specifically, the Community Manager will be tasked with:
- Writing copy, designing images, and publishing posts for all social media posts on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn,
- Encourage meaningful online interaction and build our online community,
- Coordinating activities with the core content centers of UNMOD: The Magazine, MUN Coach podcast, MUN 101 Resource Center, and MUN Stories,
- Sourcing and executing new partnership strategies, in coordination with the All-American Model UN Director, to Model UN conferences, schools, clubs, and teachers,
REQUIREMENTS
- Education Level Minimum: at least two years completed in high school
- At least two years of experience in competitive Model United Nations, with multiple awards at major conferences.
- Availability to work up to 10 hours per week with hourly flexibility.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, as well as scheduling software, such as Hootsuite or Buffer
- Demonstrated ability in graphic design using Canva, Paint.net, GIMP, or Photoshop
- US citizenship or work authorization.
Application Instructions
All-American Model UN is looking to fill this position by January 1, 2020. To apply, please submit a cover letter and résumé to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Your cover letter should explain why you are the right fit for the culture at All-American Model UN, outline what your goals are if given this position, and explain why you the best candidate for the job.
Attractions and Benefits of the Job
Competitive Salary
Starting salary above industry averages for part-time and fulltime positions. Semi-annual review cycle and performance based bonuses.
Health
Health care subsidy up to $1,800 for part-time employment (15+ hours), up to $3,600 for full-time employment (35+ hours).
Paid Time Off
One week of paid time off for part-time employment. Starting at two-weeks paid time off for full-time employment.
International Travel
Four to six international trips per year to countries such as China, India, Qatar, Poland, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Hungary, Ecuador, and Panama. All travel expenses, including flights, hotels, and meals provided during travel.
Location Flexibility
Work schedule and location flexibility. If located in Boston, working in a dynamic coworking space that includes a gym membership, coffee and snacks, professional development workshops, and networking events included in employment.
Making a Difference
Work with excited, motivated team members pursuing a common goal—to support our students and the broader Model United Nations community
Perks
Office
1 Broadway, 5th Floor
Cambridge, MA 02142
Contact Us
- [email protected]
617-702-4888