We are looking for people who would like to be more involved in ABN!
Appalachian Breastfeeding Network is seeking motivated individuals to join us as a board member! E-mail our president, Stephanie Carroll, at appalachianbfnetwork@gmail.com by June 15 to be nominated. Individuals would be board members after election starting July 1, 2019.
OR Apply Here
Our positions open are:
Responsibilities include:
State Representative (2-year term)
The State Representative is responsible for hosting meetings in the state of representation. States that also have regional representatives will require the State Representative to host a meeting, in person, by telephone, or by video conference, with the regional representatives in the respective state. The State Representative is responsible for notifying the Publicity Chair of any and all happenings the State Representative is aware of in that state. This includes any ABN activities arranged by a State Alternate or a Regional Representative. The State Representative is to be mindful of ABN as an organization when attending public events where ABN is represented. The State Representative must sign and maintain all required policies in the Policy and Procedure Handbook. The State Representative must be a member of Appalachian Breastfeeding Network at time of election and maintain membership throughout the term. The State Representative must reside in the state in which is represented.
Fundraising
The State Representative is encouraged to continually work on fundraising for Appalachian Breastfeeding Network, making sure to follow ABN’s Donation and Code of Ethics policies.
General Knowledge
The State Representative is required to attend all scheduled meetings and actively seek to maintain current knowledge of the organization, its programs, bylaws and articles of incorporation.
State Alternate (2-year term)
State Alternate Responsibilities
The State Alternate will work closely and communicate with the State Representative to help the State Representative complete the duties set forth in this policy. The State Alternate is to be mindful of ABN as an organization when attending public events where ABN is represented. The State Alternate must sign and maintain all required policies in the Policy and Procedure Handbook. The State Alternate must be a member of Appalachian Breastfeeding Network at time of election and maintain membership throughout the term. The State Alternate must reside in the state in which is represented.
If the State Representative is unable to complete the duties of State Representative due to illness, unexpected absence, family emergencies, or other qualifying event acceptable to the rest of the board, the State Alternate will assume the duties of State Representative until the State Representative is able to resume the duties set out in this policy.
Fundraising
The State Alternate is encouraged to continually work on fundraising for Appalachian Breastfeeding Network, making sure to follow ABN’s Donation and Code of Ethics policies.
General Knowledge
The State Alternate is required to attend all scheduled meetings and actively seek to maintain current knowledge of the organization, its programs, bylaws and articles of incorporation.
Media Chair (1-year term)
Responsibilities of Publicity Chair
The Media Chair is responsible for the social media aspect of all Appalachian Breastfeeding Network activity publicity which includes but is not limited to: current initiatives, conferences, meetings, and other ABN happenings set forth by the President. The Media Chair will seek approval of all publicity materials to be voted on by 2/3 of the Executive Board. The Media Chair will maintain a positive space through social media, e-mail, and other avenues of publicity. ABN prefers this candidate be proficient with computers, be able to create flyers/posters, and review materials to make our organization inclusive in all publicity measures. The Media Chair is to be mindful of ABN as an organization when attending public events where ABN is represented. The Publicity Chair must sign and maintain all required policies in the Policy and Procedure Handbook. The Media Chair must be a member of Appalachian Breastfeeding Network at time of election and maintain membership throughout the term.
Fundraising
The Media Chair is encouraged to continually work on fundraising for Appalachian Breastfeeding Network, making sure to follow ABN’s Donation and Code of Ethics policies.
General Knowledge
The Media Chair is required to attend all scheduled meetings and actively seek to maintain current knowledge of the organization, its programs, bylaws and articles of incorporation.
Librarian (1-year term)
Responsibilities of Librarian
The Librarian is responsible for all Appalachian Breastfeeding Network books/materials which includes but is not limited to: books, newsletters, magazines, video files, audio files, etc. The Librarian will hold, ship, and keep all materials accounted for with an up to date list, sent to the executive board upon any change. The Librarian will communicate effectively with the Executive Board, ABN members who request materials, and the ABN website editor to keep all materials up to date. The Librarian must communicate efficiently with the Treasurer for any reimbursement of shipping costs incurred. ABN prefers this candidate be proficient with computers, be able to create a database of materials, and ship items in a quick, seamless manner. The Librarian is to be mindful of ABN as an organization when attending public events where ABN is represented. The Librarian must sign and maintain all required policies in the Policy and Procedure Handbook. The Librarian must be a member of Appalachian Breastfeeding Network at time of election and maintain membership throughout the term.
Fundraising
The Librarian is encouraged to continually work on fundraising for Appalachian Breastfeeding Network, making sure to follow ABN’s Donation and Code of Ethics policies.
General Knowledge
The Librarian is required to attend all scheduled meetings and actively seek to maintain current knowledge of the organization, its programs, bylaws and articles of incorporation.
OR Apply Here
Our positions open are:
- Representatives and/or alternates in Tennessee, Kentucky, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Maryland, Mississippi, and Alabama.
- Librarian
- Media Chair
Responsibilities include:
State Representative (2-year term)
The State Representative is responsible for hosting meetings in the state of representation. States that also have regional representatives will require the State Representative to host a meeting, in person, by telephone, or by video conference, with the regional representatives in the respective state. The State Representative is responsible for notifying the Publicity Chair of any and all happenings the State Representative is aware of in that state. This includes any ABN activities arranged by a State Alternate or a Regional Representative. The State Representative is to be mindful of ABN as an organization when attending public events where ABN is represented. The State Representative must sign and maintain all required policies in the Policy and Procedure Handbook. The State Representative must be a member of Appalachian Breastfeeding Network at time of election and maintain membership throughout the term. The State Representative must reside in the state in which is represented.
Fundraising
The State Representative is encouraged to continually work on fundraising for Appalachian Breastfeeding Network, making sure to follow ABN’s Donation and Code of Ethics policies.
General Knowledge
The State Representative is required to attend all scheduled meetings and actively seek to maintain current knowledge of the organization, its programs, bylaws and articles of incorporation.
State Alternate (2-year term)
State Alternate Responsibilities
The State Alternate will work closely and communicate with the State Representative to help the State Representative complete the duties set forth in this policy. The State Alternate is to be mindful of ABN as an organization when attending public events where ABN is represented. The State Alternate must sign and maintain all required policies in the Policy and Procedure Handbook. The State Alternate must be a member of Appalachian Breastfeeding Network at time of election and maintain membership throughout the term. The State Alternate must reside in the state in which is represented.
If the State Representative is unable to complete the duties of State Representative due to illness, unexpected absence, family emergencies, or other qualifying event acceptable to the rest of the board, the State Alternate will assume the duties of State Representative until the State Representative is able to resume the duties set out in this policy.
Fundraising
The State Alternate is encouraged to continually work on fundraising for Appalachian Breastfeeding Network, making sure to follow ABN’s Donation and Code of Ethics policies.
General Knowledge
The State Alternate is required to attend all scheduled meetings and actively seek to maintain current knowledge of the organization, its programs, bylaws and articles of incorporation.
Media Chair (1-year term)
Responsibilities of Publicity Chair
The Media Chair is responsible for the social media aspect of all Appalachian Breastfeeding Network activity publicity which includes but is not limited to: current initiatives, conferences, meetings, and other ABN happenings set forth by the President. The Media Chair will seek approval of all publicity materials to be voted on by 2/3 of the Executive Board. The Media Chair will maintain a positive space through social media, e-mail, and other avenues of publicity. ABN prefers this candidate be proficient with computers, be able to create flyers/posters, and review materials to make our organization inclusive in all publicity measures. The Media Chair is to be mindful of ABN as an organization when attending public events where ABN is represented. The Publicity Chair must sign and maintain all required policies in the Policy and Procedure Handbook. The Media Chair must be a member of Appalachian Breastfeeding Network at time of election and maintain membership throughout the term.
Fundraising
The Media Chair is encouraged to continually work on fundraising for Appalachian Breastfeeding Network, making sure to follow ABN’s Donation and Code of Ethics policies.
General Knowledge
The Media Chair is required to attend all scheduled meetings and actively seek to maintain current knowledge of the organization, its programs, bylaws and articles of incorporation.
Librarian (1-year term)
Responsibilities of Librarian
The Librarian is responsible for all Appalachian Breastfeeding Network books/materials which includes but is not limited to: books, newsletters, magazines, video files, audio files, etc. The Librarian will hold, ship, and keep all materials accounted for with an up to date list, sent to the executive board upon any change. The Librarian will communicate effectively with the Executive Board, ABN members who request materials, and the ABN website editor to keep all materials up to date. The Librarian must communicate efficiently with the Treasurer for any reimbursement of shipping costs incurred. ABN prefers this candidate be proficient with computers, be able to create a database of materials, and ship items in a quick, seamless manner. The Librarian is to be mindful of ABN as an organization when attending public events where ABN is represented. The Librarian must sign and maintain all required policies in the Policy and Procedure Handbook. The Librarian must be a member of Appalachian Breastfeeding Network at time of election and maintain membership throughout the term.
Fundraising
The Librarian is encouraged to continually work on fundraising for Appalachian Breastfeeding Network, making sure to follow ABN’s Donation and Code of Ethics policies.
General Knowledge
The Librarian is required to attend all scheduled meetings and actively seek to maintain current knowledge of the organization, its programs, bylaws and articles of incorporation.