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We're reshaping the way learners across the world receive technology education, and we need people who ship their best work in a fully remote and async-first team.

Team members collaborating remotely on a video call

AAIMUN 2025

Personnel & Global Conference Staff

We are looking for exceptional high school and undergraduate students who are driven by our mission to revolutionise the computer science learning journey for learners of all ages. You don't need to be an expert. You need to be reliable, communicative, and genuinely interested in the work that you do with humility over ego.

As a non-profit, we rely on unpaid volunteers. However, that does not stop us from operating on trust and moving fast. Our personnel are expected to flag blockers early and treat every collaboration as a chance to raise the bar, while treated with a degree of professionalism that makes it hard to tell this is a student-run organisation.

Benefits

Why volunteer with us

Fully remote

Work from anywhere. All you need is a laptop and an internet connection.

Async-first

Communicate through text + video messages and enjoy customisable notifications muted at night. You manage your own schedule.

Flexible hours

Exams, holidays, life happens. Take time off when you need it with no guilt.

Skills Beyond Busywork

Develop design thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and ship programmes with a real impact.

Career support

Referrals, portfolio-ready work, and honest feedback to help you land your next opportunity.

Ownership from day one

You'll own your share in projects, make decisions, and see your impact directly.

Culture

How we ship great programmes

Clock Speed

Move fast on the things that count and close the gap between what could be done now and later.

Laser Focus

Go for the juice, not the paperwork. Produce real outcomes with minimal overhead and maximum autonomy.

Learner-centred Design

Build things your own siblings, classmates, and neighbours would find beautiful to use.

Meet Only When Necessary

Only meet when you must, only with the people who need to be there. The rest is async.

Transparent by Default

Anyone can see what's happening and jump in where they can help with no gatekeeping.

Pitch It, Own It

If you have an idea, pitch it and run with it. There is no glass ceiling and we'll back you up.

Think Globally

Consider the global impact and design for learners across time zones, cultures, and contexts.

Deliver with Confidence

You're trusted to raise concerns, communicate proactively, and represent learners' interests.

Enjoy the Craft

We celebrate small wins, learn from failure, and find genuine fulfilment in the work itself.

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