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Board of Director Volunteer Opportunities

We look forward to hearing from you!
OCRA-DG is a welcoming community, and it grows stronger when members share their time and experience. These volunteer leadership roles are a meaningful way to support the regulatory affairs community and connect with fellow professionals.
Just select the Express interest link sprinkled  throughout this page to become a nominee.  It’s a really quick short form, less than a minute. We’ll discuss more on a phone call with you.  We look forward to speaking with you.  Sincerely, all of us at OCRA.
  1. Director of Memberships
  2. Secretary
  3. Medical Devices Education
  4. Treasurer
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Director of Memberships

Help build the OCRA-DG community.

Overview

The Director of Memberships plays a key role in growing and strengthening the
OCRA-DG community. This position focuses on creating a welcoming and engaging
experience for members while finding new ways to connect professionals with
the people, programs, and opportunities that make OCRA-DG valuable. As a
member of the Board, the Director helps shape membership strategy and brings
the voice of members into broader organizational decisions.

What You’ll Do

  • Help grow OCRA-DG membership and strengthen member engagement and retention.
  • Welcome new members and help connect them with OCRA-DG programs, events, and networking opportunities.
  • Develop creative ideas to increase the value of being an OCRA-DG member.
  • Gather feedback from members and bring their ideas and needs to the Board.
  • Help create membership initiatives, outreach campaigns, and engagement opportunities.
  • Encourage members to participate in educational programs, networking events, and volunteer opportunities.
  • Work with other OCRA-DG leaders to create a connected experience across programs and events.
  • Help monitor membership activity and identify opportunities for growth.
  • Recruit and coordinate volunteers to support membership initiatives.
  • Participate in Board meetings and contribute to the direction of OCRA-DG.

We’re Looking For Someone Who

  • Enjoys bringing people together and building professional communities.
  • Is organized, responsive, and comfortable taking ownership of projects.
  • Communicates well and enjoys connecting with professionals at different stages of their careers.
  • Brings ideas and energy to the organization.
  • Has an interest in regulatory affairs, quality, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or a related field.

Time commitment: Approximately 2–5 hours per month, with additional time around major membership initiatives and events.

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Volunteer officer and Board position

Secretary

Help keep OCRA-DG organized, connected, and moving forward.

Overview

The Secretary is a key leadership role responsible for maintaining OCRA-DG’s
organizational records and documenting the work of the Board and its committees.
This role is ideal for someone who is organized, dependable, detail-oriented,
and interested in being closely involved in how OCRA-DG operates and grows.
As a formal officer and member of the Board, the Secretary helps provide
continuity and accountability.

What You’ll Do

  • Document Board, committee, and membership meetings through clear and accurate minutes.
  • Maintain official OCRA-DG organizational records.
  • Maintain current copies of the organization’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws.
  • Maintain or oversee required membership records.
  • Support the President and Board with meeting notices, agendas, minutes, and follow-up documentation.
  • Maintain records of Board actions and decisions.
  • Help ensure important organizational documents are properly maintained and accessible.
  • Support organizational compliance with OCRA-DG’s governing documents.
  • Work collaboratively with the President, Treasurer, and other Board members.
  • Participate in Board discussions and contribute to organizational decisions.

We’re Looking For Someone Who

  • Is highly organized and detail-oriented.
  • Writes clearly and objectively.
  • Is dependable and comfortable managing deadlines.
  • Can keep information organized and follow through on administrative responsibilities.
  • Enjoys helping an organization run effectively behind the scenes.
  • Has an interest in professional associations, regulatory affairs, quality, or the life sciences.

Time commitment: Approximately 2–4 hours per month, with additional time during elections, major organizational activities, or periods requiring increased documentation.

Bylaw note: The Secretary is an elected officer of OCRA-DG and, under the bylaws, serves a two-year term unless the office becomes vacant earlier.

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Volunteer leadership and Board position

Co-Director of Educational Program — Medical Devices

Help shape what the regulatory community learns next.

Overview

The Co-Director of Educational Program — Medical Devices helps shape OCRA-DG’s
educational programming for professionals working in medical devices and
related regulatory and quality disciplines. This is an opportunity for someone
who enjoys staying ahead of regulatory developments, connecting with subject
matter experts, and creating educational experiences that professionals can
take back to their organizations and careers.

What You’ll Do

  • Help shape OCRA-DG’s medical device educational programming.
  • Identify timely regulatory, quality, and compliance topics that matter to the community.
  • Stay aware of emerging regulations, industry developments, and issues affecting medical device professionals.
  • Identify and connect with potential speakers and subject matter experts.
  • Help develop seminars, panels, workshops, and other educational programs.
  • Work with speakers to develop relevant topics and engaging sessions.
  • Collaborate with the Co-Director and other OCRA-DG leaders to develop the educational calendar.
  • Support medical device programming for the OCRA-DG Annual Conference.
  • Gather and use attendee feedback to strengthen future programs.
  • Explore collaboration with universities, professional organizations, regulatory experts, and industry professionals.
  • Help recruit volunteers to support educational programs.
  • Participate in leadership meetings and provide updates on educational initiatives.

We’re Looking For Someone Who

  • Has experience in medical device regulatory affairs, quality, compliance, or a related field.
  • Enjoys discussing and exploring current regulatory and industry developments.
  • Has ideas for speakers and topics that would benefit the regulatory community.
  • Is comfortable building relationships with industry professionals and subject matter experts.
  • Is organized and able to take an idea from concept to program.
  • Enjoys professional education and giving back to the regulatory community.
  • Wants to help shape the future direction of OCRA-DG’s educational programming.

Time commitment: Approximately 3–6 hours per month, with additional time around seminars, educational programs, and the Annual Conference.

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Volunteer officer and Board position

Treasurer

Help build a strong financial foundation for OCRA-DG.

Overview

The Treasurer helps ensure that OCRA-DG has the financial foundation needed
to continue delivering educational programs, networking opportunities, and
community initiatives. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone
comfortable with budgets, financial records, expenses, and reporting, while
also helping the Board make informed financial decisions.

What You’ll Do

  • Maintain or oversee accurate OCRA-DG financial records.
  • Monitor income, expenses, account balances, and overall financial activity.
  • Provide financial updates and reports to the Board.
  • Help develop and monitor the organization’s budget.
  • Oversee deposits and authorized disbursements.
  • Review expenses and reimbursement requests for appropriate documentation.
  • Work with Board members to monitor budgets for events, programs, sponsorships, and other initiatives.
  • Maintain organized financial documentation.
  • Help ensure appropriate financial controls are followed.
  • Provide the Board with a clear picture of OCRA-DG’s financial position.
  • Support required financial and organizational reporting.
  • Participate in Board discussions and help guide responsible financial decisions.

We’re Looking For Someone Who

  • Is organized, dependable, and detail-oriented.
  • Is comfortable working with budgets, spreadsheets, receipts, and financial records.
  • Can communicate financial information clearly.
  • Takes ownership and follows through.
  • Has experience in accounting, finance, budgeting, business operations, or nonprofit organizations.
  • Wants to contribute professional skills to the growth of OCRA-DG.

Time commitment: Approximately 2–5 hours per month, with additional time around major events, annual budgeting, and year-end activities.

Bylaw note: The Treasurer is an elected officer of OCRA-DG and, under the bylaws, serves a two-year term unless the office becomes vacant earlier. The bylaws also establish financial controls for organizational expenditures.

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