As a Childbirth Educator, Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, or combination of all three, you’ve always worked hard to promote family-centered maternity care. Your expertise has changed lives. The compassion you demonstrate to your families has improved birth outcomes for all. So, we’re inviting you to submit a nomination for the ICEA Board of Directors. Come share your knowledge and expertise. ICEA is currently seeking volunteers for the following positions:
- President-Elect
- Treasurer
- Director of Doula Education
- Director of Conferences
- Director of Lactation
- Free webinars
- One free certification during your board term
- Conference registration waived and a stipend towards other conferences costs
Please keep reading to view the qualifications and responsibilities for each position. Nomination forms are due soon. Submit your form now.
President Elect
Responsible to: ICEA President and Board of Directors Purpose of job: To prepare for the term of ICEA President Qualifications:
- Minimum of one term on the ICEA Board of Directors prior to becoming President-Elect.
- Ability to accept responsibility for decisions affecting ICEA.
- Ability to supervise volunteer workers.
- Long range planning ability and experience.
- Ability to maintain view of ICEA, while dealing with details of all ICEA programs and services.
- See the ICEA Bylaws, Article IV, Section 2 for further details on qualifications of the members of the ICEA Board of Directors.
Major areas of responsibility:
- Works in conjunction with other board members on oversight, training, and renewal for IAT’s and IHT’s.
- Participate on the Executive Committee
- Provide support and input to ICEA workers as required and requested.
- Review content of ICEA publications and periodicals as requested by the President and other Board members.
- Supervise the revision of ICEA job descriptions on even numbered years.
- Serve as an ex officio member of all committees.
- Assume duties of president in her absence.
- Speak for and represent ICEA when needed.
- Assume vacant positions as needed.
- Respond to all Board/Committees/Management Company correspondence
Treasurer
Responsible to: ICEA President and Board of Directors Purpose of job: To review selected financial aspects of ICEA’s work Qualifications: See the ICEA Bylaws, Article IV, Section 2 for details on qualifications of the members of the ICEA Board of Directors. Major areas of responsibility:
- Authorize expenses as per current budget.
- Participate on the Executive Committee which includes the President, President-Elect, Secretary, and Treasurer.
- Monitor investment of ICEA reserve funds.
- Assist ICEA Management Company with preparation of annual budget.
- Report monthly the financial status of ICEA to the ICEA Board of Directors.
- Review monthly financial reports as received from the ICEA Management Company
- Review the annual budget submitted by each Director
- Prepare and coordinate budget for the coming year.
- Oversees scholarship committee
Director of Doula Education
Responsible to: ICEA Board of Directors Purpose of job: Monitor the implementation and revision of doula educational programs. Qualifications: Knowledge of adult education principles; hold certification in at least one ICEA program; other qualifications as stated in the ICEA Bylaws, Article IV, Section 2. Major areas of responsibility:
- Chair the Doula Education Committee
- Create and maintain a list of all committee members
- Oversees the development and content of the Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula + 1,000 Days programs
- Assist with the development of policy for doula programs and approve any exceptions to the established policy.
- Facilitate the development and updating of educational services and contact hours
- Set agenda for committee meeting
- Assist with new certification and certificate programs
- Webinar Committee member
Director of Conferences
Responsible to: ICEA Board of Directors Purpose of job: Assist with the planning and implementation of the annual convention Qualifications:
- Experience with event planning, development, and implementation
- Other qualifications as stated in the ICEA Bylaws, Article IV, Section 2.
Major Areas of Responsibility:
- Chair the Conferences Committee.
- Oversee conference staff and assist with all conference and webinar activities.
- Secure volunteer staff with input from the Management Company, President, and President Elect
- Conduct on-site selection and bids with Management Company.
- Meet on-site prior to start of conference to go over duties.
- Review speaker abstracts and conference programs.
- Review all print materials with the President and President Elect.
- Greet speakers at the conference.
- Review menus and bills with the Management Company.
- Attend hotel preconference meeting.
- Review all letters and forms.
Director of Lactation
Responsible to: ICEA Board of Directors Purpose of job: Update and educate the board on matters pertaining to breastfeeding; promote breastfeeding. Qualifications:
- Must be a credentialed lactation care provider.
- Must be willing to represent ICEA on the United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC)
- Ability to accept responsibility for decisions affecting ICEA.
- Ability to supervise volunteer workers.
- Long range planning ability and experience.
- Other qualifications as stated in the ICEA Bylaws, Article IV, Section 2.
Major Areas of Responsibility:
- Provides the BOD and the membership with regular updates on breastfeeding (research and science), the WHO code and products related to breastfeeding.
- Takes on projects related to lactation and infant feeding, as directed by the President or Board.
- Reviews all breastfeeding information provided by ICEA to its members.