Board of Director Service

April 24, 2026

Every year, a Call for Nominations for open Board positions launches in early June and closes in mid August. Individuals interested in serving on the Board can submit a self-nomination or can be nominated by a colleague. In early November, the Nominating Committee will review the candidates’ packages and select the final candidates to fill the open positions. The selected candidates’ term begins in June after the conclusion of ENDO.

Board Details

Position	Term	Criteria	Process
President-Elect (1 position)	3 yrs	Candidates should demonstrate leadership skills and familiarity with Society priorities, ideally previous service on the Board of Directors	Two candidates selected by Nominating Committee; then elected by general membership from a slate of two candidates
Secretary Treasurer Elect (1 position, occurs every 3 years)	4 yrs	Candidates must have recent experience as a member of the Endocrine Society’s Finance & Audit Committee or the Board of Directors	Candidates selected by the Nominating Committee
At Large Director (3 or 4 positions – varies per year)	3 yrs	Candidates must have recent experience serving on committees, task forces, and/or working groups	Candidates selected by the Nominating Committee, followed by a 30-day petition period, prior to confirmation
Early Career Director (1 position, occurs every 3 years)	3 yrs	Candidates must have obtained a PhD or completed clinical specialization in the past 5 years or less and ideally have experience serving on Society committees, task forces, and/or working groups	Candidates selected by the Nominating Committee

Board Meetings

Date	Time/Duration	Location
March	4 hours, usually 8:00AM-12:00PM ET	Virtual
June (2 days prior to ENDO)	1 day, usually 8:00AM-4:00PM local time	In-person
September	4 hours, usually 8:00AM-12:00PM ET	Virtual
November

Candidates should possess the following core competencies:

Organizational Knowledge and Stewardship – Understands and embodies the association’s core values, mission and strategic priorities.
Strategic Thinking and Leadership – Demonstrates leadership attributes that allow them to positively influence the decision-making process by effectively aligning tasks, priorities, and resources in a thoughtful and strategic way.
Communication – Demonstrates skills and leadership in communicating efficiently, respectfully, and transparently.
Collaboration – Appreciates the unique views and opinions of others when building consensus.

What is expected of Board members:

Come prepared for all meetings / discussions
"Seek first to understand, then to be understood”
Model leadership traits - candor, trust, and diplomacy
Respect other opinions. Don’t let the meeting be hijacked
Help identify new opportunities to drive growth and member value
Think about what’s best for the organization and the Membership, notjust a specific constituency
Speak with one voice once decisions are made
Support an inclusive and welcoming organizational culture

Other duties as assigned:

Serve on a subcommittee of the Board of Directors
Serve as a Board Liaison to a committee
Serve as a representative of Society within the endocrine clinical and research community
Actively promote the Society’s mission programs and initiatives
Support fundraising activities of The Hormone Foundation
Support membership engagement
Recruit your successors!

For more information, please contact Elizabeth Kan at [email protected]

Last Updated: April 24, 2026