NATCC (North American Textile Conservation Conference) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that was formed to improve the quality of textile conservation by organizing, sponsoring, and funding biennial conferences, and publishing the papers from those conferences. Currently, we have two Board positions open, and we are inviting applications from our North American colleagues to join the 13-member board of NATCC.
As specified in the NATCC Bylaws, new Directors are elected by a majority of the Board to serve a minimum 4-year term. Board members, who must be practicing textile conservators, curators, or scientists, are responsible for the organization of the biennial conferences. The NATCC Board meets as necessary via the Zoom platform to conduct practical and logistical business for the upcoming meeting, such as choosing the conference theme, calling for papers and reviewing submissions, and organizing the conference calendar. We also conduct an optional in-person board meeting once per year.
The language of business for the Board is English. Biennial conference registration fees are waived for Board members, however NATCC is unable to reimburse travel expenses associated with attending conferences or in-person meetings.
We are interested in bringing our meetings to a wider geographic area, which requires regional board members to serve as nuclei for local committees to help organize conferences. With that in mind, we would like to hear from our colleagues throughout Mexico, Canada, and the United States. Among the qualifications that the NATCC Board is seeking are: a proven ability to work collaboratively, fluency in Spanish and/or French, Latin American affiliations, institutional support, web development skills, and/or previous experience with Board or non-profit governance.
Those interested in serving on this congenial Board should write a letter describing their experience, qualifications, and statement of interest. Please send this letter and a curriculum vitae to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Letters are due by February 9, 2026; the Board will announce its decision by March 4, 2026.
