Delegate

The position description may undergo occasional updates, so please be aware that any details provided are subject to change.

House of Delegates

• Attend all House of Delegates activities/meetings, prior to and during House of Delegates.
• Complete all required reports by the deadlines
• Collaborate with the Chief delegate and the Board of Directors to achieve the strategic goals of APTA Pelvic Health
• Report updates from the House of Delegates to the Board and provide additional updates to Academy staff for membership communication

Communication

• Communicate weekly via Slack and capture votes, motions, appointments electronically
• Build and strengthen relationships with officers, directors, volunteers, members, staff through regular communication
• Help draft public relations letters and statements addressed to members or external stakeholders

Reporting

• Contribute to the annual State of the Academy PowerPoint presentation
• Centralize and maintain an accurate record of all Board motions and votes conducted electronically and in-person

Travel

• The Delegate will be reimbursed for qualified travel, per diem, and registration expenses contingent on the annual budget and if the Board decides to send the Delegate to House of Delegates in the given year.

• Electronic Communication: 2-4 hours/month
• House of Delegate Meetings: Up to 5 days of in-person meetings per year and additional days for preparation
• Delegate Meetings: 1-2 hours/month

Eligibility

• Must be a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant member of APTA and APTA Pelvic Health.

Qualifications & Desired Skills

• Be a member for at least 2 consecutive, uninterrupted years without membership lapses immediately preceding the election and ability to maintain active membership in good standing throughout the volunteer term
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in House of Delegates, either as a delegate or alternate delegate for any component.
• Networking skills
• Leadership, motivational, and mentoring skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate easily and positively with others
• Fast keyboarding skills with ability to listen and take minutes simultaneously
• Good time management, record-keeping, and organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask