Get involved with New England Archivists

As an all volunteer-run organization, member involvement is essential to NEA’s success, and opportunities for participation abound. There are many committees, offices, and projects that need assistance from members. Whether you’re interested in light involvement or a longer term commitment, there are many ways you can contribute to this vibrant community.

Here are just a few ways you can get involved:

Run for an elected position on the NEA Executive Board
Volunteer for a committee or task force (most terms are 2-3 years)
Volunteer for a short-term appointment, such as an awards or scholarship review committee (check the listserv for the call for participants each Fall)
Serve as a mentor
Network and volunteer during one of NEA's Day of Service events
Submit content to the NEA Newsletter
Join or lead a Roundtable
Support NEA’s programs, scholarships, and other activities through a donation

NEA thrives because our volunteers offer their time, perspective, experience, and energy to serve the needs of our community. Serving with NEA is also a fantastic way to expand your professional network, strengthen your resume, and build new skills such as program planning, marketing, and managing finances.

Interested in learning more? See our open positions below or contact the NEA Representatives-at-large at RepAtLarge@newenglandarchivists.org to get involved.

Current open positions

Executive Board | Membership Committee | Nominating Committee | Program Committee | Communications Committee

Current open positions

Inclusion and diversity COMMITTEE

If you’re interested in the below position with the Inclusion and Diversity Committee, please email a statement of interest (1-2 paragraphs) that describes your interest in the position, ideas for the committee, and an explanation of why equity, diversity, and inclusion work is important to you to the committee by the end of the day on Friday, January 17, 2025.

inclusion and diversity committee Member

The Inclusion and Diversity Committee (IDC) engages in projects that promote diversity, equity, and accessibility within NEA. As a member for this two year term, you would attend monthly virtual meetings; contribute to programming, events, trainings, and initiatives; coordinate and contribute to IDC’s ongoing column, “From IDEAs to Action” for the NEA Newsletter, and act as a representative on other NEA committees. All members in good standing are encouraged to apply—newcomers, students, emerging professionals, and long-time NEA members alike! You can learn more about the IDC’s work here.

SPRING 2025 PROGRAM COMMITTEE

If you’re interested in the below positions with the Program Committee, please contact Meeting Coordinator Karen Urbec and Program Committee Chair Lia Sansoucy.

PROGRAM COMMITTEE Members

Help shape our next Spring meeting! Under the leadership of the Program Committee Co-chairs, these positions will be involved in all aspects of planning and meeting development for the Spring 2025 Meeting in Springfield, Massachusetts. Members will also hold key roles during the meeting itself to ensure the smooth running of the program. Term: 1 year (July 2024 - July 2025).

Executive Board

If you're interested in any of the below positions with the Executive Board, please contact Incoming President Jeanne Lowrey.

RECORDS MANAGER

This role is responsible for maintaining the permanently valuable records of NEA, administering records management tools and resources, and ensuring compliance with the NEA Records Schedule. The Records Manager works closely with leaders across NEA on the disposition of their records. A full job description is available on the NEA website. Term: 3 years (April 2024 - April 2027), with attendance at quarterly Board meetings expected.

Listserv Coordinator

This role is responsible for maintaining and moderating the NEA listserv, NEA Discuss. The Listserv Coordinator works closely with the Chair of the Membership Committee to manage the membership of NEA Discuss. A full job description is available on the NEA website. Term: 3 years (April 2024 - April 2027), with attendance at quarterly Board meetings expected.

Membership Committee

If you’re interested in the below position with the Membership Committee, please contact Committee Chair Brittany Fox.

Member

Under the leadership of the Membership Committee Chair, this role contributes to membership recruitment, retention, and engagement programming. Term: 3 years (April 2024 - April 2027).