Current Trainers Sub-Committee

Purpose of Job:
The overall purpose of the Current Trainers Sub-Committee is to ensure a thriving, motivated, cohesive, inspired and constantly improving workforce of trainers, who understand and comply with the standards for DONA-Approved Trainers.

Receives Strategic Direction from
Director of Education
Current Trainers Sub-Committee Chair

Receives Management and Administrative Support from
Education Manager

Duties/Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Review and revise trainer re-approval standards for ease of compliance and efficiency
• Research and develop methods for efficient online processes for submitting workshop and trainer annual reports and re-approval documents
• Review and revise trainer workshop policies related to scheduling, timing and workshop locations
• Compile and collaborate on solutions for trainer continuing education opportunities, annual trainer retreat topics and recognizing Department of Education and individual trainer annual achievements
• Collaborate with website developer to include highlight of key education areas of DONA, trainer bios and workshop details on DONA International website
• Recruit and develop future Department of Education committee volunteers, focusing on International trainers and trainers working with community-based doula program
• Regularly communicate and collaborate with Current Trainer Sub-Committee members via conference call and virtual video platforms

Qualifications:

• Active DONA-Approved Trainer in good standing highly encouraged
• DONA certified doula in good standing for one full recertification period required
• Experience with creating or improving compliance, recognition and/or approval programs and processes
• Excellent organization and communication 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. 

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 creating approval systems and evaluating continuing education programs
   3. Applicant’s a working knowledge of the time commitment and responsibilities of the position
   4. 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