Introduction
Maryland 529 consists of twoactive savings programs the Maryland Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer CollegeInvestment Plan and the Maryland ABLE Program. The Maryland Senator Edward College Investment Plan is designed to help individuals and familiessave for college in a tax-advantaged account. The Maryland College InvestmentPlan (MCIP) offers a variety of investment options to suit account owners futureeducation goals. The ABLE program provides people with disabilitiesa method to save and invest without jeopardizing means tested benefits and isresponsible for educating people with disabilities their families and otherstakeholders in the disability community about the eligibility criteriaenrollment and account management process for Maryland ABLE accounts. Allprograms under Maryland 529 are overseen by the Maryland State TreasurersOffice.
GRADE
13
LOCATION OF POSITION
This position serves as an ambassador to promoteMD 529 programs throughout central Maryland including the following counties:Baltimore Baltimore County Howard Anne Arundel Prince Georges and Montgomery County. The State Treasurers Office is located in Annapolis MD. The Maryland 529 division is located in Baltimore MD.
Main Purpose of Job
This position willserve as the ambassador for MD 529 to market the MCIPand MD ABLE investment savings programs. This position will conduct publicrelations activities for Maryland 529 such participation at assignedconferences workshops expos and community fairs; and will provide clear andconcise presentations for school systems and service provider agencies. Thisposition will distribute informational or promotional MD 529 materials inaccordance with the MD 529 program.
POSITION DUTIES
This positionserves as an ambassador to promote MD 529 programs throughout Marylandincluding the following counties: Baltimore Baltimore County Howard AnneArundel Prince Georges and Montgomery County. Occasionally there may be events thatrequire travel to Washington DC as well as eastern western and southernMaryland.
This is a contractual part-time position limited to 300hours per year within the State Treasurers Office. The incumbent will receivethe schedule for conferences and outreach activities in advance. Hours willvary depending on the set activities per month.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Six years of experience in public information public relations journalism or other related experience in publicity or promotional work.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with at least 30 semester credit hours in one or more of the following subjects: English journalism public relations writing or other similar and related areas of study and two years of experience in public information public relations journalism or other related experience in publicity or promotional work for the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces militaryservice experience as a commissioned officer in public affairs specialist classification or public affairs specialty codes in the information and arts field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience presenting in both large and small groups.
- Experience as an ambassador for a program company or product.
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
NOT APPLICABLE.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The examination may consistof a rating of your education training and experience related to therequirements of the position. You may berequired to complete a qualifications supplement or the rating may be based onyour application. Therefore it is important that you provide completeand accurate information on your application. Reportall experience and education that is related to this position.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Job opportunities within theMaryland State Treasurers Office are accessible through JobAps the StatewideRecruitment Examination and Applicant tracking system. Go to to apply.Please upload a current copy of your resume with your application. Electronicapplication is strongly preferred; however if you do not have access to acomputer you may send a copy of your resume by email or fax to .
Any questions regarding thisrecruitment or the recruitment process may be directed to the State TreasurersOffice Human Resources Office at .
As an equalopportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining andpromoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay
IntroductionMaryland 529 consists of twoactive savings programs the Maryland Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer CollegeInvestment Plan and the Maryland ABLE Program. The Maryland Senator Edward College Investment Plan is designed to help individuals and familiessave for college in a tax-advantaged account...
Introduction
Maryland 529 consists of twoactive savings programs the Maryland Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer CollegeInvestment Plan and the Maryland ABLE Program. The Maryland Senator Edward College Investment Plan is designed to help individuals and familiessave for college in a tax-advantaged account. The Maryland College InvestmentPlan (MCIP) offers a variety of investment options to suit account owners futureeducation goals. The ABLE program provides people with disabilitiesa method to save and invest without jeopardizing means tested benefits and isresponsible for educating people with disabilities their families and otherstakeholders in the disability community about the eligibility criteriaenrollment and account management process for Maryland ABLE accounts. Allprograms under Maryland 529 are overseen by the Maryland State TreasurersOffice.
GRADE
13
LOCATION OF POSITION
This position serves as an ambassador to promoteMD 529 programs throughout central Maryland including the following counties:Baltimore Baltimore County Howard Anne Arundel Prince Georges and Montgomery County. The State Treasurers Office is located in Annapolis MD. The Maryland 529 division is located in Baltimore MD.
Main Purpose of Job
This position willserve as the ambassador for MD 529 to market the MCIPand MD ABLE investment savings programs. This position will conduct publicrelations activities for Maryland 529 such participation at assignedconferences workshops expos and community fairs; and will provide clear andconcise presentations for school systems and service provider agencies. Thisposition will distribute informational or promotional MD 529 materials inaccordance with the MD 529 program.
POSITION DUTIES
This positionserves as an ambassador to promote MD 529 programs throughout Marylandincluding the following counties: Baltimore Baltimore County Howard AnneArundel Prince Georges and Montgomery County. Occasionally there may be events thatrequire travel to Washington DC as well as eastern western and southernMaryland.
This is a contractual part-time position limited to 300hours per year within the State Treasurers Office. The incumbent will receivethe schedule for conferences and outreach activities in advance. Hours willvary depending on the set activities per month.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Six years of experience in public information public relations journalism or other related experience in publicity or promotional work.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with at least 30 semester credit hours in one or more of the following subjects: English journalism public relations writing or other similar and related areas of study and two years of experience in public information public relations journalism or other related experience in publicity or promotional work for the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces militaryservice experience as a commissioned officer in public affairs specialist classification or public affairs specialty codes in the information and arts field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience presenting in both large and small groups.
- Experience as an ambassador for a program company or product.
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
NOT APPLICABLE.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The examination may consistof a rating of your education training and experience related to therequirements of the position. You may berequired to complete a qualifications supplement or the rating may be based onyour application. Therefore it is important that you provide completeand accurate information on your application. Reportall experience and education that is related to this position.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Job opportunities within theMaryland State Treasurers Office are accessible through JobAps the StatewideRecruitment Examination and Applicant tracking system. Go to to apply.Please upload a current copy of your resume with your application. Electronicapplication is strongly preferred; however if you do not have access to acomputer you may send a copy of your resume by email or fax to .
Any questions regarding thisrecruitment or the recruitment process may be directed to the State TreasurersOffice Human Resources Office at .
As an equalopportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining andpromoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay
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