This position will last for a term of one year. Candidates must be student UNA-NCA members in good standing. The responsibilities of the student representative(s) will be defined via a one-year work plan. The work plan will be developed by the student representative(s) and UNA-NCA’s executive director. Service will commence at UNA-NCA’s annual meeting.
Established in 1952, the United Nations Association of the National Capital Area is one of the oldest and largest divisions of the United Nations of the USA (UNA-USA), and a member of the World Federation of the United Nations Associations (WFUNA). With the help of over 3,000 members, volunteers, and supporters in the greater Washington area, UNA-NCA works to build public knowledge, strengthen UN-US relations, and aid the UN in achieving its goals.
Responsibilities of the Student Representative(s) include:
- Communicating with university students in the UNA-NCA jurisdiction and forming a student committee with liaisons from local universities
- Representing student interests by serving as a liaison to the UNA-NCA Board
- Collaborating with Global Classrooms DC/Model UN and Young Professionals programs to integrate student members into UN-related programs and encouraging more active participation
- Assisting with student and volunteer recruitment for Global Classrooms DC and Young Professionals programs
- Engaging with students in the UNA-NCA jurisdiction to facilitate intergenerational professional development, leadership preparation, and career guidance, especially involving established experts and community leaders
- Reporting on progress made in increasing student membership and participation
- Attending/contributing to board meetings.
