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Maryland 529 Ambassador Public Affairs Officer I

State of Maryland · Maryland, United States · 1 mo ago
MarketingPart-time

Main Purpose of Job

This position will serve as the ambassador for MD 529 to market the MCIP investment savings program. This position will conduct public relations activities for Maryland 529 such as participation at assigned conferences, expos, and community fairs; and will provide clear and concise presentations for school systems, and service provider agencies. This position will distribute informational or promotional MD 529 materials in accordance with the MD 529 program. This position serves as an ambassador to promote MD 529 programs throughout Maryland including the following counties: Baltimore, Baltimore County, Cecil, Howard, Harford, Anne Arundel, and Carroll County. There may be events that require travel to eastern and western Maryland.

About the Role

The incumbent will receive the schedule for conferences, and outreach activities in advance. Hours will vary depending on the set activities per month.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct public relations activities for Maryland 529 such as participation at assigned conferences, expos, and community fairs;
  • Provide clear and concise presentations for school systems, and service provider agencies;
  • Distribute informational or promotional MD 529 materials in accordance with the MD 529 program;
  • Serve as an ambassador to promote MD 529 programs throughout Maryland including the following counties: Baltimore, Baltimore County, Cecil, Howard, Harford, Anne Arundel, and Carroll County. There may be events that require travel to eastern and western Maryland.

Requirements

  • Experience: Six years of experience in public information, public relations, journalism or other related experience in publicity or promotional work.
  • Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least 30 semester credit hours in one or more of the following subjects: English, journalism, public relations, writing or other similar and related areas of study and two years of experience in public information, public relations, journalism or other related experience in publicity or promotional work for the required experience.
  • Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in public affairs specialist classification or public affairs specialty codes in the information and arts field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Qualifications

  • Experience presenting in both large and small groups.
  • Experience as an ambassador for a program, company, or product.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience presenting in both large and small groups.
  • Experience as an ambassador for a program, company, or product.

Special Requirements

  • Candidates will be subject to a background investigation to include driving, credit, and criminal history.
  • Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require travel to off-site locations to attend promotional events.
  • Employees assigned such duties will be required to make travel arrangements to attend the off-site events in the central Maryland area with equipment to set up at the promotional event.

Exam Process

  • The examination may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.
  • You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application.
  • Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
  • Report all experience and education that is related to this position.

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