Qualifications for Specific Positions:

Want to learn more before you apply? Review the Standards of Practice (SOPs) and position descriptions on the AOTA Procedures page. Please note that some SOPs are actively being revised or are pending approval at an upcoming meeting. If you'd like to discuss the most current draft version, reach out to the Volunteer Leadership Development Committee (VLDC) at governance@aota.org. They are happy to help you think through what role might be a good fit for you. 

Qualifications for All Association Elected Positions:

• Shall have consistent access to a high-speed Internet connection and be comfortable working in a virtual communications environment. This includes opening, saving, editing, and sending attachments in e-mail and other electronic formats as needed.
• Shall be a member in good standing of the Association and state affiliate at the time of nomination and throughout the term of office.
• Shall have knowledge of and familiarity with the official documents of the Association (including Bylaws, policies, relevant SOP/JD, AOTA Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics, Administrative SOP, and Strategic Priorities).​  These documents are available on the Organizational Documents page of the AOTA Web site.
• Shall not serve in any other position at the same time unless designated in a Standard Operating Procedure/Job Description or appointed to a smaller group of the body to which elected. 

Updated: April 3, 2026