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!

 

Learn more at Nominations “Office Hours”

Ask questions and talk to current Board Members to learn what it is like to serve on the Board. There will be a brief overview presentation, with most of the time for Q&A. Feel free to drop in at any point during the hour. Sign up to receive the Zoom link:

• Lunchtime: Thursday, February 19, 12pm - 1pm  (Register Here)

• Evening: Thursday, February 26, 6pm - 7pm  (Register Here)

Can’t make either session? Submit your questions through THIS FORM—we’ll answer them during the meeting, which will be recorded and shared on our website.

 

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 Friday, March 13. You can preview the form here. 
• Ask a NYCMER member in good standing to complete the reference form by Monday, March 16. 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.