Manager, Marketing and Communications
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III (Contractual)
Recruitment #18-006071-0004
Department | COMM - Div of Tourism Film & Arts-MD St Arts Concl |
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Date Opened | 10/19/2018 10:45:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 11/2/2018 5:00:00 PM |
Salary | $41,358.00 - $65,827.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Michelle Martin |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
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Introduction
The Maryland Department of Commerce is seeking qualified applicants for the contractual position of Marketing and Communications Manager within the Division of Tourism, Film and the Arts, Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC).
This recruitment contains a supplemental questionnaire. It is important to complete the Supplemental Questions as part of the application process.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
The primary function of this position is to direct daily operations of marketing and communication activities. Specific responsibilities entail establishing a strategic communications plan for MSAC, including public information plans; determining key messaging and branding standards; designing and maintaining content for agency web site, print and electronic messaging, and publications; defining editorial approaches and conducing outreach to key print and broadcast media; developing and managing scope of work for website development and maintenance, graphic design, print production and schedule; and examining, measuring, and reporting on interactive services, website, and social media. This position collaborates with a public relations consultant and also oversees a part-time assistant. The Marketing and Communications Manager will also monitor and collect arts & cultural industry sector news and information and manage media and promotions for annual events.
The selected employee will possess excellent interpersonal skills to work with high level public and private sector officials and maintain effective working relationships; excellent written and oral communication skills; have the ability to work independently; handle multiple, concurrent, and high priority projects; and possess proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite for Windows including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, Google Mail and/or other relevant software. The candidate will also have knowledge of web usability best practices, website navigation design and flow, content classification, and content management methods and systems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Business or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university AND have a minimum of four (4) years of experience in marketing, communications, and/or public relations. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
Please describe in detail job duties relating to the qualifications stated and include any computer programs/applications used in each of the positions you held.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
SELECTION PROCESS
Please read the job announcement in its entirety before applying for this recruitment. Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire.
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program), have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a temporary/contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
It is highly preferred that you apply online. Please attach a resume to your online application. If you are unable to apply online, please submit a resume to:
Maryland Department of Commerce - Office of Human Resources
ATTN: Manager, Marketing and Communications, MSAC
World Trade Center, 401 East Pratt Street, 10th Floor
If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Department of Commerce at 410.767.6300. You may also visit our website at: http://commerce.maryland.gov/commerce
As an E-Verify and equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
TTY Users: Call via MD Relay - 1-800-925-4434
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