Conference Organizational Ombuds

Call for Proposals for Conference Organizational Ombuds for Society for Research in Child Development.

            The Society for Research in Child Development plans to provide organizational ombuds services for attendees of its 2025 Biennial conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We are looking for one experienced ombud who will be available on-site from May 1, 2025, to the conclusion of the conference on May 3, 2025, during this period, as well as 48 hours (about two days) after the meeting, the Ombud selected must be able to address attendee concerns, such as issues concerning safety, actions from "overly-friendliness" to harassment, micro-aggressions, free speech, integrity, privacy, conflicts of interest (including favoritism and nepotism), conference logistics (including accessibility, lodging, and food), alcohol consumption and conference cliques.  Our goal is to have a conference that is as inclusive as possible for our attendees, regardless of gender, sexual orientation/identity, race/ethnicity, religion, employment status, or status in the field. Society for Research in Child Development Meetings and Events Code of Conduct and Compliance Agreement.