Outreach Staffer I - III

The Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) is an independent State agency that regulates Maryland’s insurance industry and protects consumers by monitoring and enforcing insurers’ and insurance professionals’ compliance with State law.  Through the diligence of a highly professional staff of market analysts, financial analysts, accountants, lawyers, law enforcement officers, actuaries, complaint investigators, and others, the MIA works to facilitate a strong and competitive insurance marketplace where consumers are well informed and treated fairly.  Staff members are subject matter experts who serve as a resource for lawmakers, consumers, and other public and private entities.

The MIA is charged with a broad range of responsibilities including the licensure of insurance carriers and insurance producers (brokers/agents) operating in Maryland, the conduct of financial examinations of companies to monitor financial solvency, and the review and approval of rates and contract forms.  The MIA investigates reports of consumer fraud and consumer complaints about life, health, automobile, homeowners, and/or property insurance.  Insurance carriers are subject to market conduct examinations and other actions to monitor compliance with Maryland law.  The MIA also has a unit dedicated to consumer education and outreach, which participates in hundreds of events and reaches thousands of individual consumers annually. 

* This is a Special Appointment position that serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

Outreach Staffer I   Starting Range: $46,435/year - $55,656/year, with potential progression to $71,124/year

Outreach Staffer II Starting Range $49,403/year - $61,518/year, with potential progression to $75,903/year  

 

Outreach Staffer III Starting Range $52,575/year -$65,621/year with potential progression to $80,992/year

Baltimore City

This position will staff the consumer outreach efforts throughout the state and assists with responding to consumer questions received by the Consumer Education and Advocacy Unit.

The MIA’s Consumer Education and Advocacy Unit (CEAU) is recruiting for the position of Outreach Staffer I, II, or III.  This position is responsible for attending and staffing outreach events that includes many evenings and weekends; assisting with the operation of the CEAU Rapid Response Program; and handling disaster response for those insured in the State of Maryland. 

In addition, this position will provide consumers with assistance related to all lines of insurance, insurance laws and regulations and assist in identifying outreach opportunities, scheduling events, and networking with potential agency partners. This position will assist with the creation of content for brochures, videos, social media posts and other consumer materials for use on the MIA website and at outreach events. Possession of a vehicle and valid driver’s license is required for extensive in-state travel.  This position involves special physical demands such as the ability to lift 50 plus pounds, climb ladders, lift and set up supplies and exhibits.

Outreach Staffer I  (grade 13) Starting Range: $47,364/year - $55,739/year, with potential progression to $75,478/year

 

Outreach Staffer II (grade 14) Starting Range $50,392/year - $62,749/year, with potential progression to $80,551/year  

 

Outreach Staffer III (grade 15) Starting Range $53,627/year -$66,934/year with potential progression to $85,951/year

Experience using electronic devices and software applications to create videos for social media posts.

Employees in this classification are required to travel to complete work and should possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Employees are required to be available to work weekends and evenings as required.  Employees are required to be available for disaster response calls and report to the designated location.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact lynn.hill@maryland.gov

For immediate consideration, upload one WORD or PDF file, at the "Resume" tab, that contains:

1.  a cover letter stating your interest and specific salary requirements; and

2.  a current professional resume.

If you are unable to apply online, you may submit via mail. Please be sure to include all documents that are listed above, to ensure timely processing.

Complete application packets may be mailed to:

Maryland Insurance Administration Human Resources - Recruitment#: 23-009639-0002

200 St. Paul Place, Suite 2700

Baltimore, MD 21202

Incomplete submission will not receive consideration.

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