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.