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 apply for the ICEA Board of Directors. Come share your knowledge and expertise. ICEA is currently seeking volunteers for the following positions:

• President-Elect
• Director of Marketing
• Director of Public Policy
• Director of Childbirth Education
• Director of International Relations
• Director-at-large

• 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.

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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

Director of Marketing

Director of Public Policy

Responsible to: ICEA Board of Directors

Purpose of job: Assist with communications and publications of ICEA. Manage public policy for ICEA regarding pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and the immediate postpartum period

Qualifications:

• Editing and reviewing skills
• Keep current on policies from birth related topics from organizations such as ACOG, AWHONN, IMBCO, Lamaze International, DONA International, ILCA, USLCA, PSI,APPPAH,US Breastfeeding Committee, etc
• Ability to accept responsibility for decisions affecting ICEA
• Ability to supervise volunteer workers
• Ability to maintain view of ICEA as a whole while dealing with details of all ICEA programs and services
• Other qualifications as stated in the ICEA Bylaws, Article IV, Section 2

Major areas of responsibility:

• Reviews Position Papers at least every two years
• Supports the mission, policies, and programs of the organization as adopted by the Board
• Provides the BOD and the membership with updates on breastfeeding (research and science), the WHO code and products related to breastfeeding
• Takes on projects related to public policy, as directed by the President or Board
• Chair the Communications Committee and Public Policy Committee
• Oversee International Journal of Childbirth Education
• Propose authors and/or illustrators to the committee
• Review publications and media to ensure compliance with ICEA’s philosophy and mission, as well as the WHO Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes
• Work with the Management Company to secure advertisers for ICEA publications

Director of Childbirth 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 Childbirth 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 International Relations

Responsible to: ICEA Board of Directors

Purpose of job: Support ICEA members located outside of the continental states. Develop and coordinate international programs

Qualifications: See qualifications as stated in the ICEA Bylaws, Article IV, Section 2

Major areas of responsibility:

Director-at-large

Responsible to: ICEA Board of Directors

Purpose of job: Provides support for programs and functions of ICEA at the discretion of the President and President-Elect

Qualifications:

• Other qualifications as stated in the ICEA Bylaws, Article IV, Section 2

Major areas of responsibility:

• Duties assigned by the President
• May volunteer for committees and task forces