2025 OMA Volunteer Application

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Thank you for applying to be part of the OR Mediation Association Board Directors. The application deadline is Saturday,02/28/2024 at 5:00 PM PST. You must either live or work in Oregon to apply.

DEI Statement

OMA is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where all board directors, staff, volunteers, members, contractors and partners feel respected and valued regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or identity, disability, education, or any other bias.

We recognize the most successful Boards include Directors who reflect the perspectives of the multiple parts of the communities they serve. We believe that when board members are from a wide range of backgrounds, each brings their own unique perspectives that provokes thought, influences innovation and helps us solve problems collectively.

Required Qualifications:

•OMA Member and subscriber of Core Standards of Mediation Practice (OMA membership scholarships available).

•Commitment to strengthening Diversity, Equity and Inclusion frameworks.

•Familiarity with the mediation landscape and how OMA fits into to the community.

•Willingness to champion missions and programs with confidence and enthusiasm.

•Ability to contribute and collaborate in consensus based decision-making practices.

•Possesses a learning mindset with a curiosity to learn more and explore new ideas.

•Advocacy and willingness to support fundraising to secure future resources.

•A desire for stewardship & service. Learn more about OMA's History.

•Must be comfortable listing personal information on necessary disclosures.

•Must live or do work in the State of Oregon.

Additional Expertise is Preferred:

•Experience facilitating large group consensus-based decision making processes.

•Prior nonprofit board experience and/or collaborative team experiences.

•Nonprofit or other Legal Expertise, Financial, Human Resources, Leadership.

•Advocacy, Marketing, Grant Writing, Fundraising background and experience.

•Diversity, Equity & Inclusion experience (in practice, location, and/or culture.)

•Those with unlisted areas of expertise are also encouraged to apply.

Email *

First and Last Name

Address

City, State, Zip

Current Employer/Occupation/Work/School

Do you live or work in Oregon?

Yes

No, I will be moving or working in Oregon within the next few months.

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Why are you interested in serving as a Board Director or Committee member?

What's your passion?

How would you bring equity to the Board or Committee?

What do you know about us? Have you been involved with any OMA committees or projects?

Tell us how you would bring support to OMA's purpose. OMA's Articles of Incorporation describe our purpose in four parts.

1. Promote and popularize mediation in Oregon.

2. Provide training, support, and continuing education.

3. Developing credentialing, certification, and/or licensure programs to help ensure that Oregon mediators are well qualified.

4. Establishing ethical standards for Oregon mediators and mechanisms to review/respond.

What qualities can you bring to the Board or Committee? These can include personal, professional and/or life experiences.

What committees interest you?

Executive Committee (Per bylaws, limited to; President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and the Immediate Past-President

Mediator Certification and/or credentialing program

Membership Services Committee (learning/training, picnic)

Legislative

Conference Committee

Fundraising/Project Committee

Marketing (Web, eBlast, Social Media) Committee

Finance Committee

Advocacy Committee

Standards & Practice Committee

Advisory Committee (As defined in Article 6 of the Amended OMA Bylaws 2006)

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If elected, are you willing to spend about 12 hours per month for up to three months to complete an initial orientation period? Time spent will depend on your level experience, skills and familiarity with OMA's software.

The majority of the training is learning about OMA's history, team building, back end file management, safety and security and software programs. OMA has Google Workspace. NEON One CRM, Zoom and WordPress.

Yes

Maybe, I am familiar with some or all of the software.

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Are you committed to serving in a Board capacity for a three-year term? Your commitment is 4 hours per month or as much time as you want to commit. The time varies by board position.

Yes

Maybe

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What role(s) are you interested in on the board or committee? (please check all that interest you) Click here for OMA Board Roles and Responsibilities: Serving on a committee or starting with a Board Director position is a great way to learn about OMA.

Board President; 30 hours per month + during special events, capital projects, etc.

Board Vice President; 20 hours per month + during special events, capital projects, etc.

Board Treasurer; 15 hours per month + during special events, capital projects, etc.

Board Secretary (vacant) 8 hours per month + during special events, capital projects, etc.

Board Director (multiple slots) 5 hours per month + during special events, capital projects, etc.

Committee member 4 hours per month for committee meeting + during special events, capital projects, etc.

What questions do you have about joining the Board or Committee?

What do you expect from us?

Applicant References

Please include two or three references. Include at least one person who is familiar with your qualifications and capacity to serve as a board member.

Reference name, email, phone and how you are affiliated with them.

Thank you! Next steps will be for the Board to review applications and send out a ballot to the OMA membership. Then Board/Committee members will begin the onboarding process. Kindly, the OMA Board.

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