About the Role
Crimson students build social impact projects aligned to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and attend one of the UN’s major global conferences. Students learn to translate global policy into local action, and get the opportunity to connect with leaders and peers in their areas of interest. This role is responsible for ensuring students get the most from their conference experience, including day-to-day well-being, safeguarding, and logistical supervision of the delegation.
Responsibilities
- Provide supervision to students during scheduled time to ensure safety and timely attendance at events.
- Monitor student health and well-being, reporting concerns to the Program Director.
- Act as the first point of contact during scheduled activities, including supporting students attending clinics.
- Supervise student commutes to and from events, ensuring group cohesion and punctuality.
- Take roll calls and investigate unauthorized absences.
- Manage a WhatsApp group for student cohort communication, disseminating schedule changes and announcements.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or Master’s program (F-1 and J-1 holders not eligible).
- Prior experience as a Research Assistant (RA) or Teaching Assistant (TA).
- Demonstrated experience working with high school/undergraduate students.
- Previous experience attending a UN conference is desirable.
- Must be available for the entire duration of the students’ scheduled conference time.
- Must pass a mandatory background check for working with minors.
- Willingness to complete mandatory training (including CPR, Youth Mental Health, and Safeguarding) prior to the program start.
Skills
- Strong judgment and ability to handle sensitive situations/emergencies.
- Excellent time management, organizational and communication skills.
Location
- New York, USA
Work Type
- Contractor
- Non-residential
- Some additional residential support may be required
Experience Level
- Prior experience as a Research Assistant (RA) or Teaching Assistant (TA)
- Demonstrated experience working with high school/undergraduate students
Education Level
- Currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or Master’s program
About the Company
- Crimson students build social impact projects aligned to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and attend one of the UN’s major global conferences.
- Students learn to translate global policy into local action, and get the opportunity to connect with leaders and peers in their areas of interest.
- Shape the next generation of global leaders: Work with a highly selective cohort of ambitious students.
- A meaningful experience: Facilitate a life-changing experience for students and support them to explore opportunities and options that they may not have known about previously.
- Vibrant Community: Join a team of like-minded professionals. You will be part of a supportive staff network, collaborating with UNIP staff to deliver a world-class program.
