Call for Nominations

NAHCR is seeking committed and energetic individuals to serve on the 2023-2024 Board of Directors. Having well-qualified individuals serve is critical to the association's mission. You can choose to self-nominate or be recommended to run for a Board position; however, you must meet the requirements of that position. If you are, or if you know of someone who is, dedicated to NAHCR's vision and mission—and has the leadership skills to help take NAHCR to the next level—nominate that individual TODAY!

Board members meet monthly via Zoom and twice a year in person (in late January/early February and at NAHCR's annual conference). Travel expenses associated with attending in-person Board meetings are reimbursed by NAHCR. Board members also attend the NAHCR annual conference each year, beginning in the year in which they are elected. Board members receive complimentary registration and travel to the NAHCR annual conference. In addition, Certified Health Care Recruiter (CHCR) certification examination fees and/or re-certification fees are waived for Board members during their terms of service.  

Nominations are being accepted for several positions now through Sunday, May 7, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. PT:

Before recommending fellow members for nomination, 

  1. Verify that the person you are nominating meets the qualifications and has the knowledge, skills, and abilities to serve.
  2. Confirm the person you are recommending is willing and able to fulfill the responsibilities required for board service.
    1. All nominees must also have the documented support of his/her supervisor.

NOTE: If you choose to self-nominate, you will need a recommendation from a NAHCR Active or Federal member.

Important Deadlines

  • Nominations must be submitted by Sunday, May 7, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
  • Voting will open on May 22, 2023, and close on May 31, 2023. 
    • Each Active and Federal Member of NAHCR as of the date electronic ballots are disseminated has a single vote for President-Elect, Communications Director, and Marketing/Outreach Director.
      • The NAHCR Business Partner at-Large position is elected by the voting members of the Board of Directors.
    • Associate and Vendor members are not eligible to vote in the election.
    • The top vote-getter for each position shall be elected. 
  • The results of the voting will be announced to the membership on or about June 1.
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President-Elect

  • Responsibilities: Assumes the duties of the President in the President’s absence and performs such executive responsibilities as delegated by the President; in charge of NAHCR's funds and records working in conjunction with Headquarters; supports and collaborates with the Chapter Engagement Director and/or Chapter Engagement Team.  
  • Term: Elected for a one‐year term, eligible to serve for one additional one-year term. Upon conclusion of term as President-Elect, assumes the office of President for one year and is eligible to serve for one additional year.
  • Qualifications: Must be a current Active or Federal member of NAHCR for at least one year prior to the date of nomination; current Certified Health Care Recruiter (CHCR) (or eligible for and achieves the CHCR designation within the first year of service).
  • Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities: Recent service on NAHCR Board/Teams or other nonprofit board; strong communication and leadership/management skills, excellent presentation skills, skillful at meeting facilitation; a strategic thinker focusing on the “big picture.”  



Communications Director

  • Responsibilities: Responsible for internal and external communications for NAHCR’s programs, products and services; Links the work of the Communications Team back to the full board.  
  • Term: Elected for a two‐year term; eligible to serve for one consecutive two-year term.
  • Qualifications: Must be a current Active or Federal member of NAHCR for at least one year prior to the date of nomination; current Certified Health Care Recruiter (CHCR) (or eligible for and achieves the CHCR designation within the first year of service).
  • Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Excellent communications skills, knowledge and experience with all communication delivery tools, service on NAHCR Board/Teams or other nonprofit board. CHCR required or CHCR eligible with achievement of certification within one year. 



Marketing/Outreach Director

  • Responsibilities: Develops outreach strategies for the association; serves as the primary liaison with NAHCR Headquarters on implementation of outreach initiatives.
  • Term: Elected for a two‐year term; eligible to serve for one consecutive two-year term.
  • Qualifications: Must be a current Active or Federal member of NAHCR for at least one year prior to the date of nomination.
  • Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Proven organizational and project management/coordination skills, including the ability to build and lead effective teams and manage a diverse array of projects/tasks; excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with diverse partners and audiences; superior interpersonal and leadership skills to collaborate tactfully and effectively with NAHCR collaborative partners and Headquarters staff; experience managing committees/teams and working with collaborative partners to implement projects/programs.



Business Partner at-Large

  • Responsibilities: A non-voting position, representing the Business Partners with the Board; helps engage and increase Business Partners; advises the Board on changes in the environment and profession and helps develop strategies to address business or industry challenges.  
  • Term: Elected for a one‐year term; eligible to serve for one consecutive one-year term.
  • Qualifications: Must be current NAHCR Business Partner for at least three years prior to the date of nomination, good rapport with other Business Partner members. 
  • Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Excellent communication skills.  

 

Learn more about the qualifications for serving as a NAHCR Board member and about Board members’ roles and responsibilities.

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