Community
Employer Advisory Council
Nominations for 2027-2028 Term Now Open
The DMEC Employer Advisory Council (EAC) is comprised of ten to twelve DMEC members experienced in workplace accommodation and leave management. They represent DMEC employer members of various sizes, industry types, and geographical locations. EAC members are passionate about the mission of DMEC and bring a valuable collection of expertise and experience. The role of the EAC is to help guide and support DMEC in the effort to advance the absence and disability management profession through education, knowledge, and resources.
Applications due Friday, November 13.
Position Details
Appointment
- Professionals interested in participating on the EAC must complete an application.
- Appointments are made by the DMEC Leadership Team.
- EAC members serve a two-year term.
- Each member may serve up to two consecutive terms, for a total of four years.
Responsibilities
Educational Programming
- Advise DMEC on current challenges, trends, and forward-looking topics of interest to employer members. These insights help inform conferences, webinars, white papers, publications, and other educational offerings.
- Complete volunteer assignments for conference presentation proposal reviews and DMECommunities facilitation.
Member Benefits and Outreach
- Advise DMEC staff on resources that would benefit employer members and increase member satisfaction.
- Help identify resources such as research, tools, and samples.
Content Creation
- Based on your interests and availability, contribute content or participate in discussions that support DMEC members and the profession.
New Product Development
- Serve as a sounding board for new programs and services. Provide feedback and recommendations that help DMEC improve its offerings.
- Based on your interests and availability, serve on ad hoc subcommittees to evaluate new projects or programs.
Ambassador
- EAC members support, promote, and attend the DMEC Conferences.
- With advance notice, members may assist with activities during the conference. These may include hosting discussions, welcoming members, and introducing sessions.
- Throughout the year, EAC members are encouraged to promote awareness of DMEC membership and programs.
Time Commitment
EAC members agree to:
- Participate actively and contribute expertise during three to four EAC virtual meetings each year.
- Attend one of the DMEC Conferences each year of their term (discounted registration provided to EAC members for each conference).
- Maintain a current DMEC employer membership throughout their term.
Qualification
EAC applicants must:
- Work for an organization with a current DMEC employer membership.
- Have five or more years of relevant experience developing or administering workplace accommodation and leave management programs.
- Have attended at least one in-person DMEC conference within the past two years.
- Hold a current Certified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS) credential.
- Be willing to engage with DMEC staff and other EAC members.
- Participate in one of the DMEC Conferences each year.
