Run for the Board of Trustees
Are you interested in shaping the future of museum education? Want to amplify a diverse range of voices through quality professional development? Looking for a way to grow your network and get more involved in NYCMER? Ready to grow as a leader? Nominate yourself for the NYCMER Board!
Call for Nominations to the Board
The New York City Museum Educators Roundtable (NYCMER) is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization whose board members represent our dynamic field. The Board welcomes applicants from across the New York metropolitan area, at all career levels and from diverse academic, professional, and cultural backgrounds. All NYCMER members are welcome to apply.
Have someone in mind? Please share this opportunity with them and encourage them to run! That encouragement can make a big difference!
How to Apply
- Review position descriptions and board commitments.
- Complete the application form by Wednesday, March 18 (extended deadline!). You can preview the form here.
- Ask a NYCMER member in good standing to complete the reference form by Monday, March 23 (extended deadline!). You can preview the form here.
- Make sure that your NYCMER membership is up to date. Not sure? Our Membership Coordinator, Caitlin Clemmer, is happy to help. Email her at membership@nycmer.org.
- Questions about the process or any of the open positions? Email nominations@nycmer.org.

Open Positions for Nominations for July 2026-June 2028:
President
The President is responsible for the overall administration of NYCMER and presides over meetings of the Board and events organized for the membership. The President provides leadership in the formulation and implementation of strategic planning and policies. This position is elected by NYCMER members.
Treasurer
The Treasurer serves as an officer on the NYCMER Board and is responsible for supervision of NYCMER's financial records, chairing the Finance Committee, filing of the organization's taxes annually, and close coordination with other Board Officers and Trustees. The Treasurer works with board members to pursue additional funding opportunities and ensure financial stability. This position is elected by NYCMER members.
Membership Coordinator
The Membership Coordinator solicits new memberships, processes renewal notices, provides the Board with current membership information and works with fellow board members to expand and better understand our member base. This position is appointed by the NYCMER Board of Trustees.
Social Media & Resources Coordinator
Resources & Social Media Coordinator is responsible for disseminating content to the membership via the website and other forums including Twitter, Instagram, and other social media. This position is appointed by the NYCMER Board of Trustees.
Event Coordinator
The Event Coordinator is responsible for overseeing event logistics across the organization, including those for monthly programs and Board meetings. This position is appointed by the NYCMER Board of Trustees.
Trustee-at-Large (4 two-year terms available)
Trustees-at-Large develop, facilitate, and lead monthly professional development programs and serve on committees to ensure that events and activities are carried out in accordance with the goals and objectives of NYCMER’s mission. This position is elected by NYCMER members.
Additional Board Commitments
All NYCMER Board Members are expected to make the following commitments:
- Monthly Meetings: held once a month (September-May) from 6pm-8pm on a weekday and location determined by consensus at the beginning of the term. Board Members must attend at least 6 of the 9 meetings annually.
- Full-Day Retreat: a one-day retreat scheduled in summer 2026 at a location to be determined. Titled trustees also attend a half-day pre-retreat earlier in the summer.
- Monthly Programs: Board Members plan monthly (September-April) professional development and networking programs. They serve, as a minimum, on either two monthly program teams or on one program team and one committee over the course of the year. In addition, Board Members must attend at least three monthly programs.
- Board Committees: Board Members may also serve on committees that support the management and long term growth of the organization.
- Annual Conference: All NYCMER Board Members assist the Conference Committee in executing the NYCMER Annual Conference in May. Board attendance at the NYCMER Conference is mandatory.
Have questions? We’re here to chat!
Have questions about being on the board or the application process? Email nominations@nycmer.org, If you’d like to chat about being on the NYCMER Board, please let us know what position you’re interested in when you email, we’ll set up a time for you to talk to a board member one on one.
About NYCMER
NYCMER was founded in 1979 and continues to grow with membership from across the tri-state area, representing a variety of disciplines, work settings, roles and career stages. NYCMER provides a forum for museum education professionals to address meaningful issues relevant to our work and to exchange and disseminate current information. We collaboratively produce professional development opportunities for our members and guests such as workshops, roundtable discussions, seminars, symposia, peer groups, and conferences.
About the NYCMER Board
NYCMER’s governing body is the Board of Trustees, consisting of current NYCMER Members all serving in non-salaried positions. The Board consists of four Officers (President, Vice President, Secretary & Peer Groups Liaison, Treasurer); five Appointed Trustees (Archivist, Resources & Social Media Coordinator, Membership Coordinator, Event and Job Listings Coordinator and Website Coordinator); and no fewer than eight Trustees-at-Large elected from among the Members. No more than three Trustees may have the same full-time institutional affiliation.
The Board's obligation to its members is to govern in a style that embraces and supports diversity on many levels, including but not limited to race, ability, and identity, incorporates a spectrum of perspectives, and emphasizes the importance of equity.
The purposes of the Board as set forth in its 501(c)(3) Certificate of Incorporation are:
- to address issues of museum and educational interest;
- to explore and implement cooperative programming opportunities through roundtable discussions, workshops, seminars, symposia, professional development series, and conferences; and
- to pursue related charitable, cultural and educational purposes as permitted under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The purposes of the Board as set forth in its 501(c)(3) Certificate of Incorporation are:

- to address issues of museum and educational interest;
- to explore and implement cooperative programming opportunities through roundtable discussions, workshops, seminars, symposia, professional development series, and conferences; and
- to pursue related charitable, cultural and educational purposes as permitted under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
About Board Positions
- All NYCMER Board roles are two-year terms, so half of the positions are open for nominations each year.
- A summary of all Board Roles and Responsibilities can he found here.
How do I vote?
- In April all NYCMER members will receive a ballot via Election Runner.
- To vote for member-elected positions, make sure that your NYCMER membership is up to date! You can check your membership status by logging into the Member Portal. If you have any questions, our Membership Coordinator at membership@nycmer.org.
Board Roles & Responsibilities
NYCMER board trustees are active NYCMER members that are elected, and who agree to volunteer their time, typically serving in 2-year terms. All trustees develop, facilitate, and lead monthly professional development programs and serve on committees to ensure that events and activities are carried out in accordance with the goals and objectives of NYCMER’s mission, policies, and bylaws. The Board's obligation to its members is to govern in a style that embraces and supports diversity on many levels, including but not limited to race, ability, and identity, incorporates a spectrum of perspectives, and emphasizes the importance of equity.
The annual board term and fiscal year runs from July 1 of the current year, through June 30 of the following year.
All NYCMER Board members make the following commitments:

- Full-day retreat: a one-day, in-person retreat (with hybrid option) scheduled annually in the late summer.
- Monthly Meetings: held once a month, September – May, with a schedule determined at the beginning of the term. In the past few years, these have been held on the first Tuesday/month from 6-8pm, and have alternated between online and in-person (with hybrid option) meetings. Board members must attend at least 6 of the 9 meetings annually. An additional June meeting is typically abbreviated, followed by a celebratory dinner.
- Monthly Program & Administrative Committees: All board members serve on administrative and event committees, the number of which varies by position. In addition, Board members are expected to attend at least three monthly programs.
- Annual Conference: NYCMER Board members are expected to attend the annual conference, and may assist the Vice President and Conference Committee in executing the NYCMER annual conference in May. Board members may also serve on the Conference Committee, but this is in addition to any administrative committees they also serve on.
Officers
The officers of the Corporation are the President, Vice President, Secretary & Peer Group Liaison, and Treasurer, and are elected by the general membership.
President
The President is responsible for the overall administration of NYCMER and presides over meetings of the Board and events organized for the membership. The President provides leadership in the formulation and implementation of strategic planning and policies, and serves as the chair of the Executive Committee.
Vice President
The Vice President serves as Chair of the Annual Conference. In such capacity, they interview, hire and train an intern, form a Conference Committee, appoint subcommittee chairs, establish the Annual Conference topic, oversee the program design and schedule, establish a budget, and report on Conference Committee proceedings to the Board. At the request of the President or in their absence, the Vice President shall perform the duties and exercise the functions of the President.
Secretary & Peer Group Liaison
The Secretary & Peer Group Liaison is responsible for keeping minutes of all meetings of the Board as well as coordinating and liaising with Peer Group leaders to ensure that those groups provide NYCMER members with meaningful opportunities for collaboration, develop and share materials and resources, and conduct themselves in accordance with the organization’s guidelines.
Treasurer
The Treasurer serves as an officer on the NYCMER Board and is responsible for supervision of NYCMER's financial records, chairing the Finance Committee, filing of the organization's taxes annually, and close coordination with other Board Officers and Trustees. The Treasurer works with board members to pursue additional funding opportunities and ensure financial stability.
APPOINTED TRUSTEES
The NYCMER board is required to include 6 Appointed Trustees: Archivist, Events Coordinator, Membership Coordinator, Postings Coordinator, Resources and Social Media Coordinator, and Website Coordinator. In a given year, the Board may add Appointed Trustee positions as needed. These positions are appointed by a majority vote of the full Board.
Archivist
The Archivist is responsible for maintaining the historical records and files of the organization. This position plays a key role in ongoing strategic planning projects and membership initiatives that require the organization and dissemination of archived materials. The Archivist serves as the chair of the Governance Committee.
Events Coordinator
The Events Coordinator is responsible for event logistics across the organization, including those for monthly programs and Board meetings. This position serves as a liaison and resource between program teams, relevant Board Committees (i.e. Communications) and vendor sourcing. The Events Coordinator is not responsible for content-planning, but focuses on project management and streamlining event production.
Membership Coordinator
The Membership Coordinator solicits new memberships, processes renewal notices, provides the Board with current membership information and works with fellow board members to expand and better understand our member base.
Postings Coordinator
The Postings Coordinator processes all job posting submissions and ensures that all information is complete, processes all event postings for the web calendar, and works with fellow board members to increase the prominence and visibility of these resources.
Resources & Social Media Coordinator
Resources & Social Media Coordinator is responsible for disseminating content to the membership via the website and other forums including Twitter, Flickr, and other social media. The Resources & Social Media Coordinator typically serves as the chair of the Communications and Marketing Committee.
Website Coordinator
The Website Coordinator maintains the Corporation’s website by posting the Corporation’s program announcements and other documents, updating the site as needed and assessing and implementing current technology and design. He or she also plays a significant role in organizing and coordinating communication with membership.
TRUSTEES-AT-LARGE
Trustees-at-large are elected by the general membership and play key roles in various committees and event planning, supporting the titled positions, and can join a variety of board projects.
INTERN
The Board approves the annual hiring of a paid intern for a one-year term. The Intern’s primary responsibility is to work with the Vice President planning the Annual Conference. The Intern will attend Board and Conference Committee Meetings, and may have other powers and duties as the Board may designate. As paid personnel of NYCMER, the intern is expected to attend Board meetings as a non-voting member.
