TRAVEL INFORMATION AIDE I - SOUTH MOUNTAIN I-70 EAST & WEST

The Maryland Department of Commerce is seeking qualified applicants for a part-time contractual Travel Information Aide I position within the Office of Tourism Development.  This position is located at the South Mountain Welcome Center on Interstate 70 East and West in Myersville, Maryland (Frederick Co).  

The incumbent will work 32 hours bi-weekly (16 hours per week).

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This position is located at the South Mountain Welcome Centers on Interstate 70 Eastbound between Exits 35 and 42 and Westbound between Exits 42 and 35 in Myersville, Maryland (Frederick Co)

Individuals will inform the traveling public about Maryland attractions, accommodations, recreational facilities, services and destinations; inform travelers about current events and activities; read maps and give specific directions to Maryland destinations, as well as provide assistance in reaching destinations. Inventory and supply management may be required: this may include lifting bulk packaging and operation of stock room equipment such as a hand truck.

The Welcome Center is open daily, 7 days per week, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Applicants must possess:

Education:  A high school diploma or a State GED certificate

AND

Experience: Two (2) years of experience working in public information in a tourism-related industry (e.g., accommodations, campgrounds, travel development agency, information center, guide service, customer service, hospitality, etc.).

Candidates should be able to relate to the public in a friendly and competent manner; and must be able to interpret highway maps. Applicants must be able to work weekends since the center is open 7 days per week, year-round.  Knowledge of Maryland history, geography and tourist attractions is required. Candidates must be computer literate and also be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Applicants must be willing to accept part-time employment at 16 hours per week (32 hours bi-weekly) and be willing to accept employment in Myersville, MD which is approximately 61 miles (1 hour and 25 minutes) from the Baltimore Metro Area.

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits 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 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.

If you have 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 

It is highly preferred that you apply online.  If you are unable to apply online, please submit a resume to:  anna.halikias@maryland.gov

            Maryland Department of Commerce

ATTN: TRAVEL INFORMATION AIDE I - I 70 Welcome Center # 23-008998-0036

            World Trade Center, 401 E. Pratt Street, 10th Floor

            Baltimore, MD 21202

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.

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