Apply to Become a PHA Board Member
THE 2025 APPLICATION WINDOW WILL OPEN IN AUGUST OF 2024
Thank you for your interest in joining the San Diego Postpartum Health Alliance's Board of Directors
Serving on the Board is not only a fun and rewarding experience, it is also a great opportunity for personal and professional growth.
To help you better understand the skills and commitment needed for this leadership position, please be sure to review the list of Board member responsibilities, as well as your desired position's role, prior to applying.
Qualifications
- The PHA Board and professional members value diversity of all kinds. We encourage candidates from all professional, personal, and cultural backgrounds to apply for these opportunities.
- Due to the dynamic needs of the organization, you do NOT need to have a clinical background nor do you need to be a perinatal (pregnancy and postpartum) professional to apply. Ideal candidates are passionate about PHA's mission and have the time and skills necessary to carry out their position of interest.
- In an intentional effort to ensure the Board better represents the diverse demographics of San Diego's community, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, men, and individuals identifying as LGBTQIA+ are strongly encouraged to apply.
- PHA is a local, community-based nonprofit. For that reason, we ask that only San Diego County residents, or people with strong ties to San Diego, apply.
Non Discrimination Policy
It is PHA's policy to ensure that all individuals feel welcomed and are treated equally without regard to age, color, disability, gender, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, expression, gender identity, or veteran status. It is important that candidates for our Board adhere to this policy both professionally and personally.
Confidentiality
Please rest assured that your application will be kept confidential. Applications are used by the Board of Directors to identify and evaluate potential Board candidates. All new Directors are elected by a majority vote of current Board members.
If you have any questions or need any assistance please email: info@postpartumhealthalliance.org
Board Overview
PHA’s funding and operations are largely brought to life by our passionate volunteer Board of Directors. The Board is supported by our incredible Program Manager, PHA's professional members and passionate Warmline volunteers; however, PHA's existence ultimately relies on each Board member's dedication and ability to independently carry out their position's role and commitments.
PHA is a working board. Each director carries out their assigned position’s role in addition to partnering with or assisting other board members as needed.
- Serve a minimum of a 2 year term on the Board.
- Fulfill an individual Board contribution of $250 per year (includes PHA membership fee) through personal fundraising efforts (e.g. via Facebook fundraiser) or direct payments (lump sum or quarterly installments).
- The Board meets via Zoom on the second Wednesday of each month from 9 to 11 am.
- Must attend a minimum of 10 meetings per year.
- Complete monthly Board reports on time, even if not attending the meeting.
- Prepare for meetings by reviewing agenda, Board reports, and email attachments.
- Attend a cultural competency/diversity training of your choice once per 2 year term.
- Stay informed about perinatal affairs.
- Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in all aspects of PHA’s operations.
- Attend PHA Education Events and help with Social and Training Events when available.
- Represent PHA at community events and speaking engagements.
- Contribute to PHA’s strategic plan across fundraising; grants; membership; equity, diversity, and inclusion; and, community outreach.
- Actively seek opportunities to promote PHA’s mission and resources.
- Recruit diverse professional members, Board members, and volunteers.
- Build collegial working relationships with other Board members by regularly attending Board team building and membership social events.
2025 Open Board Roles
2025 FILLED POSITIONS
As a working board, additional support is always appreciated.
Please review our complete list of Board positions. If you see a filled position that interests you, please apply! Moving around current members or the addition of a co-chair may be desired.