Seasonal Roles at the MUN Institute

A paid, seasonal leadership position responsible for the safe, smooth, high-quality operation of a MUN Institute site. Camp Directors are calm, decisive leaders who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are comfortable working with parents, vendors, staff, and students. The role is open to both new hires and returning Best Delegate staff.

What you'll do

• Supervise all onsite staff, including Diplomacy Fellows, Residential Counselors, and management
• Lead classroom management and quality control for the educational program
• Coach staff to help them deliver an exceptional classroom and residential experience
• Report to Julia O'Neal, Program Manager
• Travel with the team between sites

Ideal candidate

• Experience delivering educational programming, especially at a camp or school
• Ability to design classroom management plans and support first-time instructors
• Team management experience
• Strong logistics and communication skills
• Model United Nations experience
• Key competencies: situational awareness, tactical risk management, and communication and relationship management

Requirements

• At least 21 years old and eligible to work in the U.S.
• Background check
• First Aid/CPR certification and ACA Camp Director Training before arriving onsite

Schedule

Summer 2027 positions typically run 9 weeks, June through August: 1 week of training followed by 8 weeks of programming. Camp Directors also work with Best Delegate staff before MUN Institute for procedural and safety training. 60-hour workweek.

Benefits

• Weekly pay, with weekly performance bonuses
• Housing provided while onsite
• Travel expenses covered between locations

Email your resume and cover letter to julia@bestdelegate.com. We reply to all applications within 2 weeks.

The Model UN Institute is looking for educators and teachers to join our summer management staff! This is a paid, nine-week summer management position for teachers, student affairs professionals, and experienced educators.

What you'll do

• Oversee classroom management and curriculum quality for up to 4 classrooms each week
• Coach and support 4–12 college-age Diplomacy Fellows in classroom management and teaching style
• Support program logistics, including materials, campus vendors, and student pick-up/drop-off
• Coordinate with the Safety Director to address classroom issues
• Host weekly office hours to help Diplomacy Fellows prepare curriculum
• Travel with the team between sites

Ideal candidate

• Experience managing students in an academic or residential setting, such as a teacher, school counselor, or other classroom professional
• Experience delivering educational programming, especially at a camp or school
• Ability to design classroom management plans and support first-time instructors
• Team management experience
• Strong logistics and communication skills

Requirements

• At least 25 years old and eligible to work in the U.S.
• Background check before the start of the role
• First Aid/CPR certification before arriving onsite

Schedule

Summer 2027 positions typically run 9 weeks, June through August: 1 week of training followed by 8 weeks of programming. 50-hour workweek.

Benefits

• Weekly pay, with weekly performance bonuses
• Housing provided while onsite
• Travel expenses covered between locations

Email your resume and cover letter to julia@bestdelegate.com. We reply to all applications within 2 weeks.

A paid, seasonal management position responsible for students' physical, medical, and emotional safety at a MUN Institute site, both preventing incidents and responding to them. A Safety Director makes sound clinical judgments quickly and builds trust with staff, students, and parents.

What you'll do

• Lead the response to behavioral or safety incidents and keep thorough incident records
• Help staff and students handle behavioral challenges in the classroom positively
• Lead preventative safety planning and risk assessment on campus
• Assist staff training on safety, medical, and behavioral response protocols
• Serve as the primary on-call contact for medical emergencies
• Answer parent questions about safety, health, and wellbeing
• Travel with the team between sites

Ideal candidate

• EMT, nursing, special education, behavioral aide, or similar background
• Background working in summer camp, school, or other youth education spaces
• Experience creating or enforcing safety protocols and training others on them
• A track record of calm, effective incident response and clear documentation
• Key competencies: clinical judgment under pressure, communication and trust-building, and student rapport

Requirements

• At least 18 years old and eligible to work in the U.S.
• Background check before the start of the role
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or higher

Schedule

Summer 2027 positions typically run 9 weeks, June through August: 1 week of training followed by 8 weeks of programming. 40-hour workweek.

Benefits

• Weekly pay, with weekly performance bonuses
• Housing provided while onsite
• Travel expenses covered between locations

Email your resume and cover letter to julia@bestdelegate.com. We reply to all applications within 2 weeks.

A paid, nine-week summer position responsible for the materials, supplies, and vendor relationships that keep the MUN Institute running. The Logistics Director travels from site to site ahead of the staff and is the behind-the-scenes reason each site runs smoothly.

What you'll do

• Pack, transport, and organize the shared pool of camp materials, arriving before each site's program begins
• Order and distribute printing and supplies for staff and students each week
• Coordinate setup and breakdown of materials and equipment at every site
• Serve as the main point of contact with vendors for printing, supplies, and equipment
• Track spending and approve purchases against each site's materials budget
• Proactively spot and solve shortages or vendor problems
• Help manage day-of travel logistics and team meals

Ideal candidate

• Organized, proactive, and a clear communicator
• Experience in logistics, operations, inventory management, or a similar coordination-heavy role
• Experience managing vendor relationships, including placing orders and resolving issues
• Strong organizational skills across multiple sites and a changing schedule
• Comfort with basic budget tracking
• Key competencies: organization and follow-through, vendor and resource management, and adaptability

Requirements

• At least 18 years old and eligible to work in the U.S.
• Background check before the start of the role
• First Aid/CPR certification before arriving onsite

Schedule

Summer 2027 positions typically run 9 weeks, June through August: 1 week of training followed by 8 weeks of programming. 50-hour workweek.

Benefits

• Weekly pay, with weekly performance bonuses
• Housing provided while onsite
• Travel expenses covered between locations

Email your resume and cover letter to julia@bestdelegate.com. We reply to all applications within 2 weeks.

The Model UN Institute is looking for a friendly, dependable face of MUN Institute to join our camps this summer! This is a paid, in-person summer position to help ensure a seamless experience for parents of summer campers.

What you'll do

• Serve as the main point of contact for parent questions and concerns
• Send daily family updates, from pre-camp welcome emails to ongoing program news
• Capture photos and videos each day to keep parents connected to camp
• Greet and assist families during check-in, check-out, and one weekly open house
• Travel with the team between sites

Ideal candidate

• Experience in a customer-facing, communications, or family-liaison role, such as at a camp, school, or in hospitality
• Strong written communication, especially warm, clear updates for parents
• Photography experience
• Comfort with email platforms, group messaging, and social media

Requirements

• At least 18 years old and eligible to work in the U.S.
• Background check before the start of the role
• First Aid/CPR certification before arriving onsite

Schedule

Summer 2027 positions typically run 9 weeks, June through August: 1 week of training followed by 8 weeks of programming. 40-hour workweek.

Benefits

• Weekly pay, with weekly performance bonuses
• Housing provided while onsite
• Travel expenses covered between locations

Email your resume and cover letter to julia@bestdelegate.com. We reply to all applications within 2 weeks.

A paid, 5–9 week summer position for returning or highly experienced Diplomacy Fellows. Lead Diplomacy Fellows hold all standard Diplomacy Fellow responsibilities, and work closely with management and new Diplomacy Fellows to ensure success in every classroom.

What you'll do

• Teach a larger share of the curriculum
• Orient newer staff to MUN Institute policies and procedures
• Mentor the 1–2 co-DFs on your classroom team
• Model MUN Institute's standard for module delivery, classroom management, and daily preparation
• This may include live demos of modules, hands-on leadership during training, and peer mentorship

Requirements

• Prior experience as a MUN Institute Diplomacy Fellow, or equivalent teaching and mentoring experience
• At least 18 years old and eligible to work in the U.S.
• Background check before the start of the fellowship
• First Aid/CPR certification before arriving onsite

Schedule

Summer 2027 fellowships typically run 9 weeks, June through August: 1 week of training followed by 8 weeks of programming. Exact dates are confirmed based on each fellow's availability. Mentorship responsibilities are concentrated in the first half of the summer. ~50-hour workweek.

Benefits

• Higher base pay, expected to be 10% more than Diplomacy Fellow salary
• Higher performance bonuses, expected to be 25% more than Diplomacy Fellow bonus
• Direct supervisory and instructional leadership experience

Email your resume and cover letter to julia@bestdelegate.com. We reply to all applications within 2 weeks.

A paid, 5–9 week summer position for returning or highly experienced Residential Counselors. Residential Leads hold all standard Residential Counselor responsibilities, and work closely with management and new Residential Counselors to ensure success through every night at camp.

What you'll do

• Lead a larger share of evening activities
• Orient newer staff to MUN Institute policies and procedures
• Mentor co-RCs on your residential team
• Model MUN Institute's standard for a fun, safe camp experience for all
• This may include live demos of activities, hands-on leadership during training, designing evening activities with the Residential Director, and peer mentorship

Requirements

• Prior experience as a MUN Institute Residential Counselor, or equivalent camp counselor and mentoring experience
• At least 18 years old and eligible to work in the U.S.
• Background check before the start of the fellowship
• First Aid/CPR certification before arriving onsite

Schedule

Summer 2027 fellowships run 5–9 weeks, June through August, including 1 week of training. Exact dates are confirmed based on each fellow's availability, and weeks may not be consecutive. Mentorship responsibilities are concentrated in the first half of the summer. ~50-hour workweek.

Benefits

• Higher base pay, expected to be 10% more than Residential Counselor salary
• Higher performance bonuses, expected to be 25% more than Residential Counselor bonus
• Direct supervisory and instructional leadership experience

Email your resume and cover letter to julia@bestdelegate.com. We reply to all applications within 2 weeks.

Are you a teacher, coach, or former MUN delegate in NYC? Come join Best Delegate's New York City MUN Teams staff! This is a paid, in-person mentorship and teaching position in Queens. Mentors are assigned to one of two Title I schools in Queens and deliver engaging, educational MUN lessons.

What you'll do

• Deliver all MUN Team sessions in person, creating a positive, safe, and educational experience for students
• Guide a beginner-level MUN club using a foundational curriculum (provided)
• Innovate with games, simulations, and lesson plans to keep delegates engaged
• Ensure the safety and well-being of 10–15 students in a Title I classroom

Requirements

• Teaching and MUN experience recommended
• Must pass a background check and have no criminal record
• Must complete fingerprinting as required by the NY State Department of Education

Schedule

This position runs through the academic year (October 2026–May 2027), with weekly onsite delivery at a partner school in Queens: 1 hour weekly, 20–25 sessions total.

• School A: Thursdays, 2:50–3:50 PM
• School B: Tuesdays or Thursdays, 3:00–4:00 PM
• Plus 1 hour of asynchronous weekly preparation and a 30-minute weekly sync with the Program Coordinator
• Must arrive at least 15 minutes before each session

Compensation

• $104/week
• Opportunities for NHSMUN conference advising and scrimmage facilitation at $25/hr

Email your resume and cover letter to bella@bestdelegate.com. We reply to all applications within 2 weeks.