Current open positions

Inclusion and diversity COMMITTEE

If you are interested in the below position with the Inclusion and Diversity Committee, please submit 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 Wednesday, October 15, 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 2026 PROGRAM COMMITTEE

If you’re interested in the below positions with the Program Committee, please contact incoming President Douglas Doe.

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).

The program committee will be formed by the chair(s) once those positions have been filled, but we welcome any expressions of interest prior to that point.

education committee

If you are interested in any of the below positions with the Education Committee, contact chair Alison Fulmer. To learn more about the work of the committee and the responsibilities of the open positions, please read this PDF document.

committee member (2 open positions)

Term: October 2025-October 2028 (3 years)

Join the Education Committee! The Education Committee supports NEA members by planning and coordinating in-person and virtual educational offerings on archival topics. Member responsibilities include planning and hosting workshops and webinars, attending virtual monthly committee meetings, liaising with members to determine their education needs, and serving as a day-of workshop representative at the NEA annual meetings as needed. Time commitment is usually less than five hours per month.

Membership Committee

If you are interested in any of the below positions with the Membership Committee, contact chair Brittany Fox. To learn more about the work of the committee and the responsibilities of the open positions, please read this PDF document.

Resume Review Coordinator

Term: 2 year position. Starts immediately.

The resume review coordinator(s) will facilitate connections between reviewers & reviewees. They will create and monitor reviewee signup surveys, check their membership status, determine available reviewers, and act as liaisons between the two parties. The individual(s) will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with another coordinator, if possible. The Membership Committee will support the efforts of creating training materials for reviewers to be distributed either asynchronously or in a professional development workshop. The coordinator(s) will act as the point person to address any issues that may arise. It would be their responsibility to ensure that no specific reviewer receives a disproportionate amount of submissions to review.

Committee Member

Term: 1 year position. March 2025-March 2026

Help NEA grow and connect with our membership! This role assists the committee with recruiting new members to NEA, retaining current members, and supporting members by providing access to membership information. This position also contributes to outreach efforts and other activities of the Membership Committee. The committee member will also meet with the Membership Committee virtually on a monthly or bimonthly basis and contribute to ad hoc emails.

Financial Planning Committee

If you are interested in the below position with the Financial Planning Committee, contact Chair Jess Farrell and Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect Sean Parke. To learn more about the work of the committee and the responsibilities of the open position, please read this PDF document.

Vice-chair/Chair-Elect

Term: Vice Chair: March 2025 =-March 2026; Chair: April 2026-March 2027 (2 years)

The Financial Planning Committee (FPC) assists and supports the work of the treasurer and treasurer-elect, including annual budgeting. They also support the Board’s short- and long-term strategic plans for ensuring NEA's ongoing fiscal responsibility and sustainability. The vice chair attends monthly FPC meetings, takes on occasional coordination action items, may help set the monthly agenda and FPC’s work plan, and serves as chair in their 2nd year.

Newsletter Committee

If you are interested in any of the below positions with the Newsletter Committee, contact co-chairs Sally Blanchard-O’Brien or Jenifer Ishee. To learn more about the work of the committee and the responsibilities of the open positions, please read this PDF document.

News & Notes Editor

Term: July 2025-July 2028 (3 years)

The news & notes editor solicits news, updates, and announcements about NEA membership and regional repositories for inclusion in the NEA Newsletter. Works with the committee to prepare newsletter issues for publication and distribution and rotates with other committee members to take the lead on editing issues. Has potential to lead into a co-chair position.

Newsletter Committee, Reviews Editor

Term: July 2025-July 2028 (3 years)

The reviews editor solicits reviews of tools, software, training, and educational opportunities written by NEA members for inclusion in the NEA Newsletter. Works with the committee to prepare newsletter issues for publication and distribution and rotates with other committee members to take the lead on editing issues. Has potential to lead into a co-chair position.