COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE-ADMINISTRATOR II (Office of Communications)
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6 Annapolis, MD Annapolis, MD Full-time Full-time $60,801 - $97,940 a year $60,801 - $97,940 a year 20 hours ago 20 hours ago 20 hours ago Introduction OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS This is a position specific recruitment.
The resulting certified eligible list may be used to staff several current and future vacancies for this position/function only.
GRADE 17 LOCATION OF POSITION Annapolis, MD POSITION DUTIES The Communications Associate will support and help drive the agency's media relations activity, internal and external communications, speechwriting, branding, and messaging strategies.
The Associate reports to the Media Relations Manager and supports the Communications Team with the execution of the agency's communications strategies.
The Associate is responsible for a broad range of duties and responsibilities including, but not limited to, copyediting; responding to media inquiries; pitching media stories; drafting and distributing press notifications and content (quotes, media statements, media advisories, op-eds, articles, and press releases); planning, coordinating, and managing press events.
MINIMUM
Qualifications Education:
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience:
Five years of administrative staff or professional work.
Notes:
Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
Candidates may substitute U.
S.
Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.
For education obtained outside of the U.
S.
, you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.
If you possess a degree obtained outside of the United States, please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.
S.
equivalency evaluating members identified at http:
//www.
naces.
org/members.
html.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, or related field.
2-3 years of experience in media relations, journalism, communications, or related field.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight (short) writing and copyediting deadlines.
Strong copyediting skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to listen well and positively represent the organization and its mission.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects and stay on deadline.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work independently.
Willingness and ability to travel (within the state) occasionally.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.
Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Please note:
Administrative Staff experience differs from general administrative experience.
Administrative staff encompasses discretion and independent judgment directly related to policies, operations, or supervision of personnel.
A candidate with administrative staff experience will demonstrate the ability to identify the root cause of issues, develop alternative courses of action and implement new policies or procedures.
General administrative experience is routine support work that is often present in administrative assistant or other office roles.
SELECTION PROCESS Please ensure you provide sufficient information on your application to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.
Please indicate clearly any position-specific experience and ensure all education and experience sections are complete.
Approval of your application will be based on a review of the information you submit.
All qualified applicants are placed on an unranked list of candidates and will remain active on this list for at least one year.
Incomplete information may result in the disqualification of your application.
All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.
We will not consider information submitted after this date.
Qualifying applicants are subject to an oral interview.
Prior to appointment, the employee must successfully undergo a comprehensive background check that will include fingerprinting, tax obligation, and determination of legal authorization to work in the United States.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
BENEFITS STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS The online application process is STRONGLY preferred.
If you choose email as the option to submit your application/required additional information, you must include the following information on at least one the pages you submit.
First and Last Name Recruitment Number (located at the top of the bulletin) The last four digits of your SS# If you have questions or concerns regarding this recruitment, please email email protected at Comptroller of MD, Office of Human Resources.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or email protected .
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.
Please contact Stanley Harris at email protected if you need reasonable accommodations.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
6 Annapolis, MD Annapolis, MD Full-time Full-time $60,801 - $97,940 a year $60,801 - $97,940 a year 20 hours ago 20 hours ago 20 hours ago Introduction OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS This is a position specific recruitment.
The resulting certified eligible list may be used to staff several current and future vacancies for this position/function only.
GRADE 17 LOCATION OF POSITION Annapolis, MD POSITION DUTIES The Communications Associate will support and help drive the agency's media relations activity, internal and external communications, speechwriting, branding, and messaging strategies.
The Associate reports to the Media Relations Manager and supports the Communications Team with the execution of the agency's communications strategies.
The Associate is responsible for a broad range of duties and responsibilities including, but not limited to, copyediting; responding to media inquiries; pitching media stories; drafting and distributing press notifications and content (quotes, media statements, media advisories, op-eds, articles, and press releases); planning, coordinating, and managing press events.
MINIMUM
Qualifications Education:
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience:
Five years of administrative staff or professional work.
Notes:
Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
Candidates may substitute U.
S.
Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.
For education obtained outside of the U.
S.
, you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.
If you possess a degree obtained outside of the United States, please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.
S.
equivalency evaluating members identified at http:
//www.
naces.
org/members.
html.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, or related field.
2-3 years of experience in media relations, journalism, communications, or related field.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight (short) writing and copyediting deadlines.
Strong copyediting skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to listen well and positively represent the organization and its mission.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects and stay on deadline.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work independently.
Willingness and ability to travel (within the state) occasionally.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.
Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Please note:
Administrative Staff experience differs from general administrative experience.
Administrative staff encompasses discretion and independent judgment directly related to policies, operations, or supervision of personnel.
A candidate with administrative staff experience will demonstrate the ability to identify the root cause of issues, develop alternative courses of action and implement new policies or procedures.
General administrative experience is routine support work that is often present in administrative assistant or other office roles.
SELECTION PROCESS Please ensure you provide sufficient information on your application to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.
Please indicate clearly any position-specific experience and ensure all education and experience sections are complete.
Approval of your application will be based on a review of the information you submit.
All qualified applicants are placed on an unranked list of candidates and will remain active on this list for at least one year.
Incomplete information may result in the disqualification of your application.
All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.
We will not consider information submitted after this date.
Qualifying applicants are subject to an oral interview.
Prior to appointment, the employee must successfully undergo a comprehensive background check that will include fingerprinting, tax obligation, and determination of legal authorization to work in the United States.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
BENEFITS STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS The online application process is STRONGLY preferred.
If you choose email as the option to submit your application/required additional information, you must include the following information on at least one the pages you submit.
First and Last Name Recruitment Number (located at the top of the bulletin) The last four digits of your SS# If you have questions or concerns regarding this recruitment, please email email protected at Comptroller of MD, Office of Human Resources.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or email protected .
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.
Please contact Stanley Harris at email protected if you need reasonable accommodations.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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