PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER II (SPECIAL APPOINTMENT)

The Maryland Department of Commerce is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Communications Coordinator within its Division of Marketing and Communications. 

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The World Trade Center - 401 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202

This position works closely with the agency's Secretary's office to prepare briefings for the Secretary and the Deputy Secretary for upcoming events.

Responsibilities also include researching and distributing key rural news clips, updating the Department’s online events calendar and keeping current the county profiles. The incumbent will also contribute to the Department’s blog MDBizNews, prepare announcements for the MyCommerce site and assist with internal and external (non-trade show) events and special projects.

The selected candidate must possess excellent interpersonal skills and maintain effective working relationships; excellent oral and written communication skills;  the ability to manage multiple deadlines; work independently; handle multiple, concurrent and high priority projects; and be well organized with a proven track record of working well under pressure.

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a major in English, Journalism, Communications, or Business, and three years’ experience in public information, public relations, journalism or other related experience in publicity or promotional work. Equivalent education and experience will be accepted. 

Note: Applicants may substitute additional experience as described above for the required college education on a year-for year basis.

Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in public affairs classification or public affairs specialty codes in the information and arts field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite for Windows including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, Google Mail and/or other relevant software.

Please describe in detail any job duties relating to the qualifications stated.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Department of Commerce at 410-767-6300.

It is highly preferred that you apply online at http://commerce.maryland.gov/commerce.   Click on Work at Commerce from the left side menu. If you are unable to apply online, please submit a resume to:

MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE -  OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES               

ATTN:  Communications Coordinator              

World Trade Center - 401 East Pratt Street – 10th Floor              

Baltimore, Maryland 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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We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.