Join the Diné Studies Board of Directors
We believe this job is very rewarding by providing a powerful forum to recognize the scholarship and community work happening in our Navajo communities. This upcoming conference, we are seeking candidates to continue this effort to support our conferences and work. Become a candidate and run for one of the six (6) Board of Director positions during this upcoming June 2021 conference.
The positions are volunteer based and serve a term that last three conferences/symposiums. Responsibilities of the board of directors are to attend quarterly meetings and volunteer for the various duties to host our conference. Board meetings are held in person, conference calls, and through zoom meeting. These positions are volunteer based but we have proposed this upcoming conference to have our members vote on compensation for your time.
Wonderful Benefits:
· Network with Diné scholars, professors, teachers, community members and students.
· Learn about multi-disciplinary research related to Diné Studies
· Contribute to the growth of the conference, symposiums, and cultural workshops.
· An opportunity to serve or “give back” the Navajo Nation
Minimal Requirements:
· Be excited to support Diné scholars, professors, teachers, community members and students.
· Be a member of the Diné Studies conference, which simply means coming to our conference and attending an event!
Apply:
· Submit a short written biography up to 150 words.
· Submit a photo of yourself or an image that reflects your interests.
· Attend the upcoming virtual conference to introduce yourself to our voting membership.
The election will be held during the conference business meeting during our Virtual Conference on Saturday, June 26, 2021. In preparation for the election, email your bio and attached photo to dine.studies@gmail.com by June 4, 2021 with a subject line of "Board Member Nomination." Dr. Colin Ben, Vice-President of the board, would be happy to answer any questions you may have about serving as a volunteer Board of Director. Please email him at dine.studies@gmail.com.
