Global Model UN New York 2027 Secretary-General Recruitment

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The Global Model UN New York 2027 Conference will be held from February 11 – 15 2027  at the InterContinental New York Times Square and the Westin New York at Times Square in New York City.

The Secretary-General is responsible for organizing all aspects of the conference, as well as leading the Secretariat team.

Applications for the Secretary-General position are due by May 2nd, 2025.

Eligibility

• Must be currently enrolled in university OR have recently graduated university and be between the ages of 18-30.
• Prior experience staffing Global Model is required for the Secretary-General position.
• Prior experience with other Model UN conferences or workshops using Consensus Approach rules of procedure is preferred.
• Prior experience staffing Model UN conferences is highly desired.
• Must be committed to producing all pre-conference and on-site deliverables in a timely manner.
• Ideal candidates should display professionalism in their work, be very responsive to communications throughout the entire conference preparation process, be open to constructive feedback, and have strong communication skills and problem-solving skills.
• Must arrive in New York on February 8th, and depart on February 16th, 2026. Must be available to work from February 9th – 15th 2027 for training sessions and the conference itself.

Please apply here by March 2 2026, 23:59 CET. Please review the position description below carefully before applying. Highly qualified candidates will be selected for an interview. Questions about the positions can be directed to [email protected].

Secretary-General

As the highest position within the Global Model Secretariat, the Secretary-General assumes a multifaceted role that encompasses both organizational oversight and substantive leadership. To ensure the conference’s success and quality, the Secretary-General collaborates closely with WFUNA to make key decisions. This individual serves as the linchpin between the Secretariat and WFUNA, ensuring alignment of objectives and effective communication channels. Specific responsibilities include:

Strategic Collaboration and Communication:

• Attend weekly WFUNA Pulses to coordinate and report on Secretariat deliverables as outlined in the monthly calendar of “rocks” and address any staff issues that may come up in the Senior Secretariat or full Secretariat staff.
• Facilitate weekly Senior Secretariat pulses to track progress and address any issues.
• Conduct monthly full Secretariat meetings to maintain organizational coherence.

Team Management:

• Collaborate with WFUNA to recruit a Senior Secretariat team and work with the Senior Secretariat to hire a full Secretariat team.
• Oversee the Secretariat and foster a positive staff culture, ensuring motivation and satisfaction both pre-conference and on-site.
• Set objectives (“rocks”) with the Senior Secretariat and ensure timely completion.

Operational Leadership:

• Lead on-site staff meetings and participate in on-site Faculty Advisor meetings.
• Manage tasks that may fall behind schedule, ensuring completion within deadlines.
• Assist, as needed, in the implementation of the training schedule for staff and delegates.

Conference Representation:

• Serve as Master of Ceremonies during the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
• Assist in conference promotion and delegate recruitment through their personal network to enhance participation.
• Assist in the supervision of simulations during the conference.