Application Instructions
Thank you for your interest in joining MAAME, Inc.'s network of community-based doulas. This application is available on an ongoing basis for interested doulas to submit their information for future consideration. Submitting an application does not guarantee an interview, contract offer, or referral of clients.
Due to the volume of applications we receive and our team's capacity, MAAME, Inc. is unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding application status. Please do not contact us to confirm receipt of your application. If your application is being considered for an active opportunity, you will be notified directly.
Overview
MAAME, Inc. maintains a standing network of independent contractor doulas, both trained, experienced doulas and new doulas building their practice. This application allows interested doulas to be considered as opportunities become available. Please complete this application in full; incomplete applications will not be considered.
About MAAME, Inc.
MAAME is a community-based maternal health organization closing the gap between the care North Carolina families receive and the care they deserve. We provide community-based doula care, lactation support, perinatal mental health resources, and mutual aid programs to improve outcomes across North Carolina.
About the Independent Contractor Doula Role
Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
Contract Term: 1 year with renewal, when engaged
MAAME's network of community-based birth workers includes independent contractors who are engaged as referral volume and organizational capacity allow. Being added to the network does not guarantee a minimum number of referrals, ongoing work, or a set start date. Contractors determine their own methods and schedule for delivering services and may accept or decline referrals based on their availability. Contractors may also provide services to other clients or agencies at any time.
Scope of Services (when engaged)
- Provide prenatal, birth, and postpartum doula support to clients referred by MAAME, based on the contractor's own availability and capacity.
- Document services in accordance with agreed-upon deliverables and timelines.
- Maintain professional standards of care consistent with community-based doula practice.
- Contractor is responsible for their own background check and any health systems credentialing fees.
- Mentorship sessions and professional development opportunities are available and encouraged but are not a condition of engagement, except where specified for new/growing doulas as part of the mentorship track described below.
Qualifications & Experience
- Hands-on experience as a doula with knowledge of pregnancy, labor, birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery, grounded in community-rooted care.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to listen with empathy, build trust, and connect with families across diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
- Demonstrated commitment to cultural humility and respect, ensuring care is affirming and responsive to each family's needs.
- Comfort using telehealth platforms, secure documentation systems, and virtual meeting tools.
- Ability to meet families both virtually and in-person, including evenings and weekends, at the contractor's discretion.
- Ability to coordinate independently with staff and backup doulas to ensure continuity of care for referred families.
- Alignment with MAAME's mission to support birth workers, strengthen families, and create systems that uplift every community.
Experienced Doulas:
- Completion of a culturally-centered doula training or certification program.
- Resume
- Experience attending a minimum of 12 births.
- Valid Driver's License and own transportation.
- Professional liability and car insurance (contractor-provided)
- CPR/BLS certification.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred.
- Must provide three (3) references:One (1) from a client
- One (1) from a community-based organization
- One (1) professional reference
Qualifications (New/Growing Doulas):
- Completion of a culturally-centered doula training or certification program.
- Resume
- Fewer than 9 births attended.
- Commitment to growing as a community-based doula.
- Availability to participate in MAAME's mentorship program, offered at no cost, if and when engaged.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred.
Compensation (when engaged)
- Independent Contractor position, compensated per completed encounter (prenatal, birth, postpartum), not by hourly wage or salary.
- No taxes are withheld; contractor will receive a Form 1099 for reportable payments.
- Mentorship for new doulas is provided at no cost and does not constitute compensation for services.
Contractor Terms (when engaged)
- This is an independent contractor relationship, not an employment relationship; contractor is not eligible for employee benefits.
- Contractor is responsible for their own taxes (including self-employment tax), insurance, licensing, equipment, and business expenses.
- Contractor determines the manner and means by which services are performed and is not subject to MAAME's direction or control as to how the work is done, provided agreed-upon deliverables and quality standards are met.
- Contractor is free to accept or decline referrals and may perform similar services for other organizations or clients.
- Contractor is responsible for paying the background check fee directly to MAAME, Inc. before initiating services.
- This agreement does not create a partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship between MAAME, Inc. and the contractor.