Maryland 529 Ambassador (Public Affairs Officer I)

Introduction

Maryland 529 consists of two active savings programs, the Maryland Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer College Investment Plan and the Maryland ABLE Program. The Maryland Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer College Investment Plan is designed to help individuals and families save for college in a tax-advantaged account. The Maryland College Investment Plan (MCIP) offers a variety of investment options to suit account holder’s future education goals. Maryland ABLE (MD ABLE) provides people with disabilities a method to save and invest without jeopardizing means tested benefits and is responsible for educating people with disabilities, their families, and other stakeholders in the disability community about the eligibility criteria, enrollment, and account management process for Maryland ABLE accounts. All programs under Maryland 529 are overseen by the Maryland State Treasurer’s Office.

GRADE

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore, MD.

Main Purpose of Job

This position will serve as the ambassador for MD 529 to market the MCIP investment savings program. This position will conduct public relations activities for Maryland 529 such participation at assigned conferences, expos, and community fairs; and will provide clear and concise presentations for school systems, and service provider agencies. This position will distribute informational or promotional MD 529 materials in accordance with the MD 529 program.

This position serves as an ambassador to promote MD 529 programs throughout Maryland including the following counties: Baltimore, Baltimore County, Cecil, Howard, Harford, Anne Arundel, and Carroll County. There may be events that require travel to eastern and western Maryland.

This is a contractual, part-time position limited to 200 hours per year within the State Treasurer’s Office. The incumbent will receive the schedule for conferences, and outreach activities in advance. Hours will vary 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.

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s 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 military service 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

Candidates will be subject to a background investigation to include driving, credit, and criminal history. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require travel to off-site locations to attend promotional events. Employees assigned such duties will be required to make travel arrangements to attend the off-site events in the central Maryland area with equipment to set up at the promotional event.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Job opportunities within the Maryland State Treasurer’s Office are accessible through JobAps, the Statewide Recruitment, Examination and Applicant tracking system. Go to to apply. Please upload a current copy of your resume with your application.

Electronic application is strongly preferred; however, if you are unable to submit an application, you may send a copy of your resume by email to ***email_hidden*** or fax to View phone number on workus.org.

Any questions regarding this recruitment or the recruitment process may be directed to the State Treasurer’s Office, Personnel Office, at View phone number on workus.org.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.