Board Director (4 positions) & Student/Trainee Board Director (1 position)
The Board of Directors is the principal policy-making body of AMIA. The Board guides AMIA's policies and objectives, including setting the strategic plan. Each Board member is expected to be a committed and participating part of the Board of Directors and be a member of AMIA in good standing.
Term: 3-year term / limited to 2 consecutive terms max before a 1-year break from the Board
Board members are expected to:
- Support the mission of the organization
- Attend board meetings as an active, prepared participant
- Keep board materials and board conversations confidential
- Attend AMIA meetings and membership events
- Serve as liaisons to committees and task forces
- Understand governing, board oversight, and fiduciary responsibilities
- Respond timely to organizational requests
- Speak knowledgeably and as one voice for AMIA
There are a few additional key attributes candidates must possess:
- Active full member in good standing
- Prior AMIA board experience is required to run for officer positions
- A thorough understanding of financial reports
- The ability to translate financial information and concepts for the board
- Maintain a partnership with AMIA CEO and professional staff to the organization by combining strategic thinking, long-term planning, and leadership skills to connect AMIA’s vision and mission
- The ability to devote the appropriate time to AMIA