Advocacy Sub-Committee Chair

Purpose of Job:
To act as a liaison between the Advocacy Director and the members of the Sub-Committee. To lead the Sub-Committee in generating new Advocacy-related activities and completing tasks. Grow your leadership skills within and outside DONA International

Duties/Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Work closely with the Advocacy Director to keep leaders informed about what’s happening on your sub-committee
• Develop annual goals for Sub-Committee collaboratively with sub-committee members and the Advocacy Director
• Create work plans for each annual goal with timelines for specific deliverables
• Participate in monthly Sub-Committee Chair Zoom meetings with the Advocacy Director, other Sub-Committee chairs, and special guests to update on sub-committee specific activities and generate ideas for the DONA Advocacy Agenda
  • Your appointment as Sub-Committee Chair may be up for review should you miss three (3) Zoom Meetings in a row
• Contribute to semi-annual reports on activities in each Sub-Committee
• Lead monthly Zoom meetings of the Sub-Committee members
  • Your appointment as Sub-Committee Chair may be up for review if your Sub-Committee does not hold Zoom meetings for three months in a row
  • Keep detailed meeting notes to be shared with Sub-Committee Members and Board of Directors

• Hold Sub-Committee accountable to completing stated annual goals by providing guidance and leadership to sub-committee members
• Generate ideas for advocacy activities relevant to the specific sub-committee
• Work collaboratively with other sub-committee chairs and the Advocacy Director on high level, interdisciplinary projects
• Respond to emails regarding your sub-committee chair position within 48 hours
• Promote DONA International when attending conferences of other organizations interested in childbearing issues in the state/province/area
• Convey regional information relevant to policy making to the DONA International Board of Directors via the Advocacy Director
• Submit articles or information to the International Doula Magazine and/or eDoula, if possible

Responsible to:
Members
Advocacy Director
Board of Directors

Required Qualifications:

• Current DONA International member
• DONA certified doula in good standing or currently working towards certification
• Good organization and communication skills
• Phone, email, social media usage/accounts Internet capability

Duration of Term:
One (1) term, a 1-year term
Renewable upon Advocacy Director and Board of Directors input

Time Needed (Per Month):
10 - 15 hours

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. Demonstrates a working knowledge of the time commitment and responsibilities of the position
   3. Expresses a desire to serve DONA International
   4. 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 advocacy@dona.org