Family & Friends
Action Council

May 23, 2007

EDC Board Vacancy

Announcement

The Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy & Action (EDC) seeks qualified individuals to apply for a position on the organization’s board of directors. The successful candidate will fulfill the remaining term of former board member Steve Emmett, ending December 31, 2008. A job description for the EDC board appears below.

The Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy & Action is working in Washington, D.C., to increase awareness, educate policymakers, and promote understanding about the disabling and life-threatening effects of eating disorders. Our mission is to advance the federal recognition of eating disorders as a public health priority. Visit us on the Web at eatingdisorderscoalition.org.

In addition to the requirements listed in the job description, the EDC seeks to complement the current board with an individual with expertise in development (special events planning, grant writing) and/or business administration. All EDC board members are expected to actively assist in the organization's fund raising efforts. Candidates with no previous experience with eating disorders will be considered and are encouraged to apply.

This position may be filled either by an individual unaffiliated with an EDC member organization, or by a representative of a 2007 EDC member group.

Apply by e-mail to the EDC Board of Directors at manager@eatingdisorderscoalition.org by June 11, 2007, 11pm Pacific.

Job Description

AUTHORITY/RESPONSIBILITY: The Board of Directors is the legal authority for the Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy & Action (EDC). As a member of the board, a director acts in a position of trust for the community and is responsible for the effective governance of the organization. A board member is not the official representative of the nominating member organization; her/his allegiance is to the EDC.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: Board members must possess knowledge, skills, and abilities in one or more areas: member services, development, marketing and communications, administration and finance, or program services (public policy, advocacy, lobbying, eating disorders, etc.). 

TERM: Directors are elected by the membership at the annual general meeting. Directors serve for a three-year term.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Commitment to the mission of the organization

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities in one or more areas (above)

• Willingness to serve on at least one committee

• Attendance at monthly board meetings and annual general meeting

• Commitment to board service for a minimum of approximately four hours per month, including board preparation, meeting and committee meeting time

• Awareness of the services provided by the EDC and willingness to publicly support them

• Participation in the business of the board of directors

• Adherence to the policies and procedures of the EDC

MAJOR DUTIES

• Govern the EDC by the enacting and enforcing policies.

• Establish overall long- and short-term goals, objectives, and priorities for the EDC in meeting the needs of the community.

• Recommend policies to the board.

• Promote EDC membership through personal and professional networks.

• Respond to funders for the services provided and funds expended.

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the EDC through a regular review of programs and services.

• Prepare for and participate in the discussions and the deliberations of the board.

• Foster a positive working relationship with EDC board members and staff.

• Be aware of and abstain from any conflict of interest.

GET ACTIVE!
Resources on the EDC Web Site!

- 9 Million Americans with Eating Disorders, a one-page fact sheet (pdf)
- Sign a Petition for Equality (pdf)
- EDC Logo Products
- BodyWise Handbook for Middle School Personnel (pdf)

Support the EDC

We focus on Washington, D.C., and national policies on eating disorders. We work with Congress, the federal government, the media, and others. From our office across the street from the U.S. Capitol complex, we call attention to the Americans struggling and dying from anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and eating disorders not otherwise specified.

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Eating Disorders Coalition
611 Pennsylvania Avenue SE #423
Washington, DC 20003-4303  USA