Opportunities
Looking to get involved with BUIAA but unsure of how to get started? Our branches and boards are often recruiting new members and you may just be the perfect fit!
The International Relations Review
The IRR formally recruits staff for the academic year each spring and winter.
The IRR is currently undergoing interviews and selections for Board of Directors. Look out for this page for the returning staff application and new staff rolling admissions form.
The IRR also welcomes external submissions for through their Contributor program. Should any staff positions open throughout the year, contributors will be considered first.
BarMUN
BarMUN is currently recruiting Senior Staff for the Fall 2023 conference. Crisis Staff applications will begin to be accepted in the coming months.
To stay up-to-date with BarMUN, please refer to the organization’s official Instagram.
BosMUN
The BosMUN XXIII Secretariat has been recruited. Senior Staff recruitment will commence very soon.
To stay up-to-date with BosMUN, please refer to the organization’s website and official Instagram.
Students for the United Nations (SUN)
The Sun Coordinator Application for the 2023-24 year has ended, thank you to everyone who applied. To receive more information about SUN, fill out the New Member Interest Form or contact the SUN Director.
MUN@BU
The MUN@BU team meets twice weekly to teach both beginner and advanced techniques to delegates from a variety of MUN backgrounds. No prior experience is required to participate, and weekly general meetings are open to anyone wanting to join the team, practice speaking, or just observe (Tuesdays 8:30-10).
Tryouts for the select Cut Team are held at the beginning of the year and have an added meeting each week with more intensive and specialized training. The Cut Team for the 2022-2023 school year has been selected.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about joining the team, submit the New Member Interest Form or email the Head Delegates.
Marketing Board
Our marketing board is accepting members on a rolling basis. They are currently looking for head photographers, head videographers, social media liaisons, heads of graphic designs and general members. The marketing board is in charge of posting and regulating information on LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok. The members are in charge of capturing fun moments at major BUIAA events - BUIAA Gala, Global Village, Splash and more. For the 23-24 year, they are looking to expand on the alumni outreach page, and increase collaborations with other organizations at BU.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about joining the team, contact the BUIAA Instagram at @bu_iaa or email the Marketing Director at marketing@buiaa.org.
Events Board
The event board is headed by our Vice President. They are in charge of planning the major events hosted by BUIAA - Global Village, BUIAA Gala, BUIAA Weekend, and more. Look out for the application link which will be posted very soon!
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about joining the team, email the Vice President at vp@buiaa.org.
BUIAA Networking
Supplementing the excellency of its undergraduate members, The International Affairs Association is incredibly proud of its large network of alumni representing the disciplinary diversity that makes BUIAA so successful. BUIAA alumni are serving all around the world in embassies, government agencies, NGOs & nonprofits, hospitals, and policy groups. They have founded companies, contributed to groundbreaking research, and negotiated key disputes. As will you.
BUIAA holds professional development and networking events within its constituent branches. Connect with BUIAA on LinkedIn to stay updated.
Since 2023, BUIAA has also kickstarted a slack channel featuring members, opportunities, reminders for BUIAA events and panel sessions. Click the link below to indicate interest to join the slack channel and you will be notified of membership once it is approved.