The call for officer and director applications for the IDSA Board of Directors is now open. We are seeking volunteers for the office of Vice President, two Director positions and the Secretary position, with terms beginning in October at the conclusion of IDWeek 2025.
Considerable weight will be given to past IDSA-related activity in selecting candidates for officer and director positions. Relevant leadership experience with similar national and international organizations will also be considered. In addition, the selection process will keep our goals of inclusion, diversity, access and equity top of mind. Our definition of diversity is broad and includes race, ethnicity, gender, age, work setting, geographic region, professional activity and key areas of expertise, among other factors. A broad and robust slate of volunteers ensures we have the diversity and expertise within our leadership that is critical for guiding our organization forward.
Applications are due March 27, 12 p.m. ET. Please contact Chris Busky, IDSA CEO, or Virginia D. Banks, MD, FIDSA, chair of the Leadership Development Committee, with any questions about the application process.
Interested in applying to an IDSA leadership position? IDSA’s “Let’s Talk ID” podcast connects you with Past IDSA Presidents Steven K. Schmitt, MD, FIDSA and Daniel P. McQuillen, MD, FIDSA as they discuss their experience as clinicians serving on the IDSA Board of Directors. Not sure if you are considering board positions too early? Listen to this “Let’s Talk ID” episode as IDSA Immediate Past President Carlos del Rio, MD, FIDSA, and former Board Member Jasmine Marcelin, MD, FIDSA, discuss why it’s never too early to make a difference and why you shouldn’t wait to apply to IDSA’s board.
If you are interested in applying, please visit the volunteer opportunities page on MyIDSA and apply by March 27.
Important Dates
Application Opens: Monday, March 3
Application Closes: Thursday, March 27
Leadership Development Committee Meets: late April
All Applicants Notified: early-mid May
Election Process: June 2-June 23
Candidates Notified of Election Results: late June
Application Checklist
- Renew your membership for 2025
- Review the job descriptions below
- Preview the Board of Directors application
- Read the Ideal Characteristics for IDSA Volunteer Leadership
- Have your CV ready to upload
Additional Resources
Term of Office
One year, followed by one-year terms as President-Elect, President, and then Immediate Past President.
Method of Appointment
The Vice President shall be elected by the voting members of the Society as described in the Society’s bylaws.
Roles
Member of the Board of Directors
Member of the Executive Committee
Vice Chair, IDSA Foundation Board of Directors
Vice Chair, Society Awards Committee
Accountability
Reports to: Board of Directors
Staff Liaison: Chief Executive Officer
Estimated Time Commitment
- IDSA Board of Director in-person meetings (March, June, November)
- IDSA Board of Director conference calls (up to three calls per year)
- IDSA Executive Committee conference calls (up to three calls per year)
- IDSA Foundation Board of Director in-person meetings and conference calls (up to three per year)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
In collaboration with the full Board of Directors:
- Exercise Duty of Care: Act honestly, reasonably and in good faith
- Exercise Duty of Obedience: Faithfully pursue IDSA’s mission and act consistently with policies, procedures and bylaws
- Exercise Duty of Loyalty: Act in the best interest of IDSA and disclose and avoid all conflicts of interest
- Understand the needs, wants and values of the membership of the Society
- Establish the strategic direction of the Society
- Ensure effective organizational planning and adequate resource allocation
- Partner with the Chief Executive Officer to monitor progress towards strategic goals
- Set and monitor Society policies
Individually:
- Carry out special assignments as requested by the President
- Prepare for, attend and actively participate in all Board of Director and Executive Committee meetings and conference calls
- Actively engage in identifying, nominating and mentoring other Society leaders
- Leverage connections, networks and resources to help achieve the Society’s mission
- Support all Board of Director decisions and policies
- Protect the confidentiality of the Society’s proprietary and privileged information
- Participate in Board governance training sessions
- Make an annual contribution to the IDSA Foundation
- At the Society’s request, officially represent IDSA in various settings
- As a member of the Executive Committee, annually evaluate the Chief Executive Officer’s performance
Experience/Skills and Attributes
- Prior service on the IDSA Board of Directors strongly preferred. Prior volunteer service with IDSA to include leadership or committee experience across multiple programmatic areas is required. Relevant leadership experience with similar state, regional, national or international organizations will also be considered.
- Ability to Solve Problems Collaboratively: Contributes to group decision making by sharing various perspectives, balancing analysis and experience.
- Ability to Demonstrate Accountability: Engages and contributes during meetings and follows through on commitments in a timely manner.
- Ability to Communicate Effectively: Is able to effectively transmit thoughts and concepts in a variety of settings: one-on-one, group and with diverse audiences.
- Ability to Establish Credibility: Gains the trust and respect of colleagues and staff.
- Ability to Think Innovatively: Generates and encourages new ideas and develops tangible strategies to implement new initiatives.
- Ability to Exhibit Sound Decision Making: Remains objective in analyzing complex and ambiguous situations.
- Ability to Manage Group Dynamics and Discussions Effectively: Maintains an open, collegial atmosphere while keeping group discussions focused.
- Ability to Effectively Appropriate Resources: Balances appropriate use of financial and staff resources.
- Ability to Display Executive Presence: Projects calm, confidence and poise under a variety of circumstances.
- Ability to Think Strategically: Anticipates future trends and can translate vision into clear and obtainable strategies.
- Ability to Lead and Manage Change Thoughtfully: Influences others and builds coalitions to support key initiatives.
Term of Office
Three years.
Method of Appointment
Officers shall be elected by the Members entitled to vote as stipulated in the IDSA Bylaws.
Purpose
As the custodian of the organization’s records, the Secretary shall ensure official Board and Executive Committee minutes are maintained and meet legal requirements. The Secretary shall ensure all official balloting activities of the Society are conducted in a manner prescribed by the Bylaws.
Estimated Time Commitment
- Board of Director in-person meetings (March, June, November)
- Board of Director conference calls (up to three calls per year)
- Executive Committee conference calls (up to three calls per year)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
In collaboration with the full Board of Directors:
- Exercise Duty of Care: Act honestly, reasonably and in good faith
- Exercise Duty of Obedience: Faithfully pursue IDSA’s mission and act consistently with policies, procedures and bylaws
- Exercise Duty of Loyalty: Act in the best interest of IDSA and disclose and avoid all conflicts of interest
- Understand the needs, wants and values of the membership of the Society
- Establish the strategic direction of the Society
- Ensure effective organizational planning and adequate resource allocation
- Partner with the Chief Executive Officer to monitor progress towards strategic goals
- Set and monitor Society policies
Individually:
- Carry out special assignments as requested by the President
- Prepare for, attend and actively participate in all Board of Director and Executive Committee meetings and conference calls
- Actively engage in identifying, nominating and mentoring other Society leaders
- Leverage connections, networks and resources to help achieve the Society’s mission
- Support all Board of Director decisions and policies
- Protect the confidentiality of the Society’s proprietary and privileged information
- Participate in Board governance training sessions
- Make an annual contribution to the IDSA Foundation
- At the Society’s request, officially represent IDSA in various settings
- As a member of the Executive Committee, annually evaluate the Chief Executive Officer’s performance
Experience/Skills and Attributes
- Prior service on the IDSA Board of Directors strongly preferred. Prior volunteer service with IDSA to include leadership or committee experience across multiple programmatic areas is required. Relevant leadership experience with similar state, regional, national or international organizations will also be considered.
- Ability to Solve Problems Collaboratively: Contributes to group decision making by sharing various perspectives, balancing analysis and experience.
- Ability to Demonstrate Accountability: Engages and contributes during meetings and follows through on commitments in a timely manner.
- Ability to Communicate Effectively: Is able to effectively transmit thoughts and concepts in a variety of settings: one-on-one, group and with diverse audiences.
- Ability to Establish Credibility: Gains the trust and respect of colleagues and staff.
- Ability to Think Innovatively: Generates and encourages new ideas and develops tangible strategies to implement new initiatives.
- Ability to Exhibit Sound Decision Making: Remains objective in analyzing complex and ambiguous situations.
- Ability to Manage Group Dynamics and Discussions Effectively: Maintains an open, collegial atmosphere while keeping group discussions focused.
- Ability to Effectively Appropriate Resources: Balances appropriate use of financial and staff resources.
- Ability to Display Executive Presence: Projects calm, confidence and poise under a variety of circumstances.
- Ability to Think Strategically: Anticipates future trends and can translate vision into clear and obtainable strategies.
- Ability to Lead and Manage Change Thoughtfully: Influences others and builds coalitions to support key initiatives.
Term of Office
Three years
Method of Appointment
A director shall be elected by the voting members of the Society as described in the Society’s bylaws.
Roles
Member of the Board of Directors
Accountability
Reports to: Board of Directors
Staff Liaison: Chief Executive Officer
Estimated Time Commitment
- Board of Directors in-person meetings (March, June, November)
- Board of Directors conference calls (up to three calls per year)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
In collaboration with the full Board of Directors:
- Exercise duty of care: Act honestly, reasonably and in good faith
- Exercise duty of obedience: Faithfully pursue IDSA’s mission and act consistently with policies, procedures and bylaws
- Exercise duty of loyalty: Act in the best interest of IDSA and disclose and avoid all conflicts of interest
- Understand the needs, wants and values of the membership of the Society
- Establish the strategic direction of the Society
- Ensure effective organizational planning and adequate resource allocation
- Partner with the Chief Executive Officer to monitor progress toward strategic goals
- Set and monitor Society policies
Individually:
- Carry out special assignments as requested by the President
- Prepare for, attend and actively participate in all Board of Directors and committee meetings and conference calls
- Actively engage in identifying, nominating and mentoring other Society leaders
- Leverage connections, networks and resources to help achieve the Society’s mission
- Support all Board of Directors decisions and policies
- Protect the confidentiality of the Society’s proprietary and privileged information
- Participate in Board governance training sessions
- Make an annual contribution to the IDSA Foundation
- At the Society’s request, officially represent IDSA in various settings
Experience/Skills and Attributes
- Prior volunteer service with IDSA to include leadership and/or committee experience is strongly preferred. Relevant leadership experience with similar state, regional, national or international organizations will also be considered.
- Ability to solve problems collaboratively: Contributes to group decision-making by sharing various perspectives, balancing analysis and experience
- Ability to demonstrate accountability: Engages and contributes during meetings and follows through on commitments in a timely manner
- Ability to communicate effectively: Is able to effectively transmit thoughts and concepts in a variety of settings: one-on-one, group and with diverse audiences
- Ability to establish credibility: Gains the trust and respect of colleagues and staff
- Ability to think innovatively: Generates and encourages new ideas and develops tangible strategies to implement new initiatives
- Ability to exhibit sound decision-making: Remains objective in analyzing complex and ambiguous situations
- Ability to manage group dynamics and discussions effectively: Maintains an open, collegial atmosphere while keeping group discussions focused
- Ability to effectively appropriate resources: Balances appropriate use of financial and staff resources