Education Workshop Development Sub-Committee

Purpose of Job:
The overall purpose of the Workshop Development Sub-Committee is to ensure that the minimum standards for DONA International Birth, Postpartum and Community-Based Doula Workshops are the highest in the doula training industry and meet DONA International’s Mission and Vision. These separate committees will consist of birth, postpartum and community-based doula trainers (with exceptions made by DOE) training within a variety of contexts: Independent, self-employed trainers, community doula program-based trainers and trainers employed by education institutions.

Receives Strategic Direction from
Director of Education
Workshop Development Sub-Committee Chair

Receives Management and Administrative Support from
Education Manager

Duties/Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Review, update or create current Birth and Postpartum Doula workshop and Community-Based doula program learning objectives and participant competencies
• Review and update minimum standards for Birth and Postpartum Doula workshop and Community-Based doula program curriculum content, workshop format, length and hours
• Review and revise learning objectives, participant competencies and minimum standards for additional in-person workshops required for certification, including but not limited to Introduction to Childbirth and Breastfeeding for Doulas workshops
• Update or create Birth and Postpartum Doula workshop and Community-Based doula program manuals and in-class training materials
• Review and update required workshop textbooks
• Regularly communicate and collaborate with Workshop Development sub-committee members via conference call and virtual video platforms

Required Qualifications:

• Active DONA-Approved Trainer in good standing highly encouraged
• DONA certified doula in good standing considered if past experience qualifies the candidate to meet the above responsibilities and duties of this sub-committee
• Experience with creating learning objectives, evaluating participant competencies, curriculum development and learning materials
• Excellent writing skills
• Technically proficient and able to use a variety of cloud-based platforms for organizing documents and group communication

Duration of Term:
One (1) year term with potential to roll over to a second (2) year

Time Needed (Per Month):
Variable according to current projects: 5 +/- hours per week, dependent upon the cycle of activities. The work of this sub-committee is primarily curriculum and manual development work.

Application Procedure:

1. A resume' or curriculum vitae
2. A one (1) page letter of intent, which covers:
   1. Applicant’s goals for the position
   2. Applicant’s experience as a birth and/or postpartum doula trainer and the context in which the trainer trains: As an independent, self-employed trainer, a trainer with a community doula-based organization, an education institution or other context.
   3. Applicant’s experience with creating learning objectives, participant competencies and writing curriculum and learning manuals
   4. Applicant’s a working knowledge of the time commitment and responsibilities of the position
   5. Applicant’s a desire to serve DONA International and explains why the applicant is the right person for the position
3. Reference phone and email contact information from three (3) people who can attest to the applicant’s qualifications
4. Disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest should be made with the application by completing the Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Form here
   
   

Any questions about this volunteer leadership opportunity can be directed to applyforleadership@dona.orgd