Public Member to the Board of Commissioners - Washington, United States - NCCAOM

Description

The NCCAOM is seeking a consumer of acupuncture and/or Chinese herbal medicine who is committed to the growth of integrative medicine, with a specific interest in certification and credentialing, to serve as a Public Member of the NCCAOMBoard of Commissioners . Public Member Commissioners represent consumers served by the NCCAOM certificants' services.

Expertise Needed: Public Members should not be a Licensed Acupuncturist or an NCCAOM Diplomate, nor have credentials that are like those of NCCAOM Diplomates, nor a vendor. Public Members should ideally possess the following skills and experience:

• Previous leadership experience on a Board of Directors (profit or non-profit), and/or Board Experience
• Financial acumen
• Regulatory and/or policy experience (state and/or federal)
• Knowledge of Board governance
• Participation in strategic planning activities

Preferred but not required:

• Certified Association Executive (CAE) Certification
• Familiarity with Complementary and Integrative Healthcare (CIH) and/or experience working in a Healthcare/Non-Profit field
• Interest in building the Acupuncture profession

Public Member Commissioners serve for a term of three years and act as agents of the NCCAOM with the following responsibilities:

1. Serve on two or more standing committees. The committee work may include a monthly conference call and meeting preparation (and may involve occasional reimbursed travel).
2. Attending the Winter, Summer, and Fall Board of Commissioners meetings. Meetings will be either virtual or in-person and will be multi-day as needed.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of and support for NCCAOM certification standards and policies.
4. Participate in CEO, self, peer-to-peer, and board assessments.
5. All Board members should be able and willing to step into Board Officer positions.

The estimated average time commitment of a Commissioner is ten hours per month.

New Commissioners are expected to complete a Board orientation and become familiar with NCCAOM standards, policies, and procedures. The application for Public Member Commissioner is available by creating an online profile through the NCCAOM Certification Portal. Please follow the Application Submission Instructions to complete the application. You will need a professional headshot, a current CV or resume, and a short biography.