PAMLA is seeking applicants for the Advancement Officer/Treasurer Position. The PAMLA Advancement Officer/Treasurer oversees the fiscal affairs of the Pacific Ancient and Modern Language Association (PAMLA) and reports periodically to the membership and the Executive Committee on the financial state of PAMLA.
- The Advancement Officer/Treasurer attends PAMLA board meetings at least twice per year and presents reports on PAMLA’s fiscal position and transaction history, providing general guidance to the Board.
- The Advancement Officer/Treasurer attends, to the extent possible, PAMLA Conferences and produces reports for members at the membership meeting.
In addition, the Advancement Officer/Treasurer shall:
- Act as an authorized signer, along with the Executive Director, on financial instruments.
- Work with the Executive Director to deposit all dues monies and other income of PAMLA.
- Oversee payments as required for salaries, honoraria, expense reimbursements, purchases, or other expenses of PAMLA, according to PAMLA’s budget.
- Maintain all financial records of PAMLA.
- Prepare the annual budget of PAMLA.
- Prepare financial statements and submission of reports for all external needs.
- And provide annual reports to PAMLA’s outside tax-preparer for the purpose of tax filings.
- Oversee an annual internal financial audit of PAMLA’s finances and make the audit report available to the PAMLA Board and the membership.
- Assist the Executive Director and board with identifying grant and fundraising ideas and opportunities, as well as assist with fundraising for PAMLA.
An effective Advancement Officer/Treasurer will:
- Have some experience with bookkeeping and tax reporting.
- Be comfortable with spreadsheets and ready to learn PAMLA’s accounting software.
- Have some grasp of the workings of a non-profit organization and the rules governing such workings.
- Understand the goals of PAMLA as an organization that advocates for humanities and arts scholarship and provides a venue for the exchange of ideas at the PAMLA Conference and in other venues.
- The PAMLA Advancement Officer/Treasurer will receive an annual honorarium of $500 to thank them for their hard work.
If you are interested in applying for this important three-year (renewable) position, please send the following information to Executive Director Craig Svonkin (director@pamla.org). Please include “PAMLA Treasurer Position” in the subject line.
- Your name, affiliation, rank, and a CV.
- A brief statement about your reasons for being interested in this position, your qualifications for the job, and your PAMLA experience.
- The names and contact information for two or three people who can recommend you for this position.
Application Deadline: July 20, 2025