Positions Available: 15

Time Commitment: 2-4 hours per week

Reports to: Co-Directors of Procedures and Training + respective Branch Director

The Moderator leads the committee in its deliberations by ensuring that all delegates adhere to the parliamentary rules of procedures. Moderators will also work closely with members of their committee team, including the Chair (and Crisis Manager) to integrate academic content and relevant updates. Moderators will be trained by the Co-Director of Procedures and Training, in advance of the conference, to ensure they can be the authoritative voice on procedure. Ideal candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, and interested in developing strong oral communication skills.

Moderators are expected to:

• Facilitate committee debate in a fair and professional manner

• Be familiar with the Rules of Procedure of NAMUN 2024, and be able to address any procedural questions from delegates

• Interact with delegates, addressing issues and concerns in the committee room

• Lead a committee of 15-60 delegates, together with the Chair(s)

• Attend weekly training sessions (from October to February)

• Be present for the entirety of the conference

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Positions available: 3

Time commitment: 2-4 hours per week, hours may vary depending on time of year

Reports to: Deputy Secretary-General, Content, respective Branch Director, and respective Crisis Coordinator

Crisis Managers are in charge of coordinating the progression of crisis situations within their committee. They assume a role in leadership and oversee the development of the committee. They also manage and engage their analysts before and throughout the conference. They make decisions pertaining to directives and requests for information as they arise. Ideal candidates should be organized, focused, quick on their feet, and adept at addressing unexpected problems.

Crisis Managers are expected to:

• Manage a team of Crisis Analysts in a fast-paced environment.

• Maintain regular communication between their committee room and crisis room.

• Be familiar with the academic content of the committee topic(s).

• Attend regularly scheduled meetings (from July to February).

• Be present for the entirety of the conference.

There will be 1 assigned Crisis Manager for each Specialized Agency or Crisis Committe description

Positions Available: 40-45

Time Commitment: 1-3 hours per week

Reports to: Director of Crisis Committees, Director of Specialized Agencies, Crisis and Specialized Coordinators (depending on Branch assignment)

Crisis Analysts are in charge of engaging with delegates in Crisis and Specialized Agencies committees to ensure that delegates are given a stimulating and exciting experience. Crisis Analysts will have the opportunity to be involved in all manner of interesting work, from preparing mock press releases and managing real-time crisis reports to delivering intelligence briefs and role-playing. Before the conference, analysts will help in the research process to determine the academic content of the committee. In the past this has included developing processes for realistic simulations of market economies and judicial processes, as well as historical research into the appropriate characters for the committee. Ideal candidates are organized and creative team players who can thrive in high-stress environments.

Crisis Analysts are expected to:

• Be able to develop creative yet realistic crises in response to delegate actions within the framework of a broader story arc for the committee

• Attend weekly or bi-weekly training sessions (from October to February)

• Be familiar with the academic content of their assigned topic

• Work cooperatively with Crisis Managers and other Crisis Analysts in a fast-paced environment

• Be present for the entirety of the conference

Positions Available: 15+

Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per week leading up to the conference, attendance required during the conference

Reports to: Deputy Secretary General, Operations, Logistics Coordinators

Conference Services Staff (CSS) work with the logistics team to facilitate communication during committee sessions and assist in the smooth operations of social and conference venues. Tasks will include relaying messages among delegates during committee sessions on conferencing platforms, paging in conference rooms and assisting with staffing needs at the social events.

Conference Services Staff are expected to:

• Assist delegates with logistics and conference concerns (both remotely and physically, depending on conference format)

• Assist in the setup and execution of NAMUN social events, simulations, and conference venue spaces

• Respond to technical issues during the conference

• Monitor the flow of messages between delegates and staff

• Ensure that equity and respect is maintained during committee sessions

• Ensure that health and safety measures are being adhered to

• Be available for the entirety of the conference