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CIMUN Staff Application


Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the CIMUN staff. Please throughly read through the requirements and position descriptions below and complete the following application. Once submitted, a member of the CIMUN Secretariat will contact you to arrange an interview (either over the phone or in person).

Obligations of Staff:

1. Conference Preparation - All staff members will be required to assist with pre-conference preparations. Specific obligations vary by position (see below for details), and will include preparing background guides, writing delegate memos, simulation development and logistical preparations. Staff members are expected to remain in contact with the Secretariat and their Department heads.

2. Fall Staff Prep - 24 October 2009. This weekend may change based upon response. Our work will be on Saturday. If you are unable to attend, alternate arrangments may be made.

3. The Conference - December 9-13, 2009. Staff are required to arrive at the hotel by 6:00 pm the day (Wednesday) before CIMUN to undergo training. All staff members are required to be present for the entire conference. You are free to leave once the conference ends on Sunday, but we have arranged with the hotel for staff to say over Sunday night (the 13th). We have found that it is useful (and fun) to be able to relax the night after the conference.

Accommodations and Transportation: While you are at the conference, all accommodations at the Merchandise Mart Plaza Hotel will be covered by CIMUN. If you are not in Chicago and will have trouble getting there on your own, we may be able to help. Please talk to us and maybe we can make some arrangements. Please do not hesitate to apply due to travel concerns.

Available Positions:

Committees:

  • Chair/President/Procedural Officer: The Chair is the executive procedural officer in each committee and is responsible for ensuring smooth function and debate. Chairs should have excellent knowledge of the rule of procedure and extensive dais experience. 

  • Vice Chair/Vice President/Deputy Procedural Officer: The Vice Chair will assist the Chair in committee and should also have an in-depth knowledge of the rule of procedure. He/she will take over in committee in the absence of the Chair.

Simulations:

  • Political Officer: Political Officers will serve on the dais and have the same rank as the committee Chair. The Political Officer will serve as the representative of the Simulations Department in committee, and is responsible for keeping delegates informed of developments in the Simulation, answering questions, and maintaining communication between Simulations and the committee, often acting as the committee's "political analyst."
     
  • Simulations Officer: Works behind the scenes to craft and coordinate the simulation in multiple committees. Should have a good working knowledge of history, politics and current events.

    Home Government: Responsible for assisting delegates with research questions and handling communication between delegates and Simulations.

    International Press Delegation: The IPD is responsible for producing CIMUN's daily newspaper: The CIMUN Chronicle. IPD staff members will work with delegate journalists to write and publish stories. Experience with Adobe InDesign is helpful, but not required.

Protocol:

  • Sergeant-at-Arms: The Sergeant-at-Arms is the protocol and communications officer for each committee and is responsible for enforcing the rules and policies of CIMUN. The Sergeant-at-Arms will sit on the dais staff along with the Chair, Vice Chair and Political Officer, and will ensure the proper conduct and safety of delegates.

Operations:

  • Conference Services: Conference Services Officers will ensure the smooth running of the conference, and are responsible for facilitating communications between committees, making copies, managing computer usage, and assisting delegates and faculty with general questions and concerns.
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  • Technology: Technology Officers will be responsible for setting up, maintaing and troubleshooting CIMUN's IT resources. They should be extremely knowledgeable in dealing with various types of technology.

Applicants will not apply for a specific position, but rather should indicate which departments they would be interested in working in. Specific placements will be made by the Secretariat based on experience and skills.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at info(at)cimun.org. Thanks!

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