Term:

Spring 2025-Spring 2027 (2-year commitment)

Applicants must meet the following requirement:  

• Current APHE membership status for a minimum of one year

• Attendance to at least one APHE National Humane Education Conference (in person or virtually)

• 1+ years of experience in the field of humane education or related field (paid or volunteer position)

Board Member Duties: 

1. Attend and assist with hosting the annual conference.

2. Attend and actively participate in 4 annual full-board meetings.

   • Two are in person* and are two days in length. One is scheduled in conjunction with the annual conference. 

   • Two other meetings will be 4-hour virtual meetings.

3. Serve and participate on at least three committees.

4. Advance the mission of the organization.

• Collaborate and communicate with board members.

• Follow through on assignments.

*If circumstances permit, applicants must be prepared to travel twice a year for Board meetings. This requires applicants to have support of their executive director and/or  Board of Directors as this commitment will require time away from work, travel costs, and availability to participate in virtual meetings. Limited funds may be available to assist with travel costs. However, if circumstances do not permit, the meeting will be held virtually.