Glad to hear you're interested in furthering your career and/or visibility and giving back to our industry. Generally speaking, we look for the following traits in the board of directors candidates:
A good network of colleagues in your geographic area and industry sector
The reputation of respect among your industry peers
Commitment to, and loyalty for, the Association, our community, and leadership
Willingness to give freely of time and effort
Creativity when it comes to problem-solving
Not afraid to speak up and offer another opinion
In terms of time, we have 7 board meetings per year, lasting about 60-75 minutes, with about 30-45 minutes of prep time before each call. Annual meetings are held usually via conference call. No financial commitment is requested or expected.
If selected, you'll be asked to sign a non-disclosure/non-compete agreement, enroll in Ambassador certification training (a 45-minute video and online test), and prepare a commitment letter, which you'll need to update annually (we provide a template).
If you're interested in applying, please open a support ticket to let us know.