Apply to Join our Board

Please complete the application below to indicate interest in joining our governing board.

Application deadline for 2025 Board: November 3rd, 2024

Applications will be reviewed beginning in November 2024.

Is helping children and families a passion for you?

Have you ever wondered how you could make a bigger impact?

Are you seeking an opportunity to use your skills, training or abilities?

Do you know someone who could help IMUSA with their skills and abilities?


Infant Massage USA invites you to apply to join our Board.

Serving on the Board of Directors for Infant Massage USA®  is a great way to help fulfill our mission to bring nurturing touch to families and communities.

As a board member you will have the opportunity to shape our organization by partnering with other board members, sharing ideas and taking on responsibilities that help our organization grow.


What are the expectations of a board member?

  • Be a member of IMUSA (CEIM certification is not required; an associate membership is available to all and is $40 per year).

  • Serve on the Board for a minimum of two years.

  • Be available for our bimonthly Board conference call with flexibility for additional calls as determined.

  • Participate as an officer or on a committee and be able to volunteer approximately five hours monthly for board or committee work.

Preferred Skills

  • Non-profit experience, non-profit board experience

  • Marketing

  • Financial background

  • Attorney

  • Public Relations / Legal expertise

  • Fund Raising / Grant Writing

  • Webinar Development / Social Media Skills

  • Specialty content expertise in areas such as infant health care, child life, rehabilitation and infant mental health


Application Process

Apply using the link above. Applicants should be prepared to provide a resume, a short biography and a personal statement regarding your motivation to become a Board member.


Follow Up

Applicants will receive an email confirming receipt of their application. Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule a phone interview with our Nomination Committee.    


Voting

  • The Slate of Candidates will be presented to the membership for voting by December 7th.

  • Voting closes December 28th.

  • Board Candidates will be contacted by December 30th.

  • Board members will be announced to membership January of the following year.