WIMUN New York Senior Secretariat

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The WFUNA International Model United Nations New York 2026 Conference will be held from February 9-13, 2026 at the InterContinental New York Times Square and the Westin New York at Times Square in New York City.

The Secretariat is responsible for organizing all logistical, substantive, and communicative aspects of the conference, with the leadership of the Senior Secretariat team.

Applications for the Secretary-General position are due by Sunday, March 16, 2025 23:59 EDT. To apply, please click here.

Secretary-General Candidates Eligibility

• Must be currently enrolled in university OR have recently graduated university and be between the ages of 18-30.
• Prior experience staffing WIMUN is required. Prior experience as a WIMUN Senior Secretariat member is highly desired.
• Prior experience with other Model UN conferences or workshops using WIMUN 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 07, 2026, and depart on February 14, 2027. Must be available to work from February 1-7 for training sessions and the conference itself.

Please apply here by Sunday, March 3, 2025, 23:59 EDT. 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 WIMUN 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.