The International Catacomb Society (a a 501(c)3 U.S public charity) is seeking a skilled
and driven individual to join our team as a part-time Business Manager. This is a remote
position. Hours will not exceed 8 hours per week. This individual will be responsible for
assisting the ICS Executive Board with ongoing and seasonal business, including
assistance with our annual grant program, communications and social media presence,
event planning, and fundraising. Some business management experience along with
excellent communication and organizational skills are a must. Familiarity with the
academic disciplines of ancient studies is a plus. We are looking for a partner who
brings enthusiasm and good ideas to the work of the ICS. The ICS promotes research
and scholarship in the fields of archaeology, art history, and ancient studies, with a
special focus on the Jewish and Christian catacombs of Rome.
PAY RATE: $30/hour
RESPONSIBILITIES
● Management of the Shohet Scholars Grant program, including: advertising,
collection and distribution of applications, assisting the Scholarship Committee
chairperson, tracking final reports of grant recipients.
● Communications: managing postal and electronic mail, answering email inquiries,
sending out communications to the Board and membership on behalf of the
Executive Committee, taking minutes at meetings
● Social Media: managing existing social media accounts (X, Bluesky, Facebook,
LinkedIn, Academia), posting announcements and news, and identifying and posting
information of interest to our online constituency
● Assisting the Treasurer with financial reports, distribution of grant funds
● Event Planning: assisting Executive committee in the development and planning of
ICS events, including event ideas, advertising, coordination with speakers,
managing registrations
● Fund raising: soliciting and processing new memberships, renewal of existing
memberships, identifying potential grants and donors.
REQUIREMENTS
● Some business management experience
● Excellent organizational and communications skills
● Zoom, Microsoft Office (esp. Word, Excel), basic flyer design with Canva or
equivalent
● Knowledge and/or strong interest in academic fields of ancient studies a strong plus
Send a resume and the names and contact info of at least two references to
internationalcatacombsociety@gmail.com