Deputy Director for Communications (ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM MANAGER III) - #24-005474-0009

State of Maryland - Baltimore, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Baltimore, MD

1,001-5,000 employees

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Deputy Director of the Office of Communications at the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) plays a crucial role in supporting the Director through campaign management, community engagement, and operational support. This position is responsible for leading a team of content managers to ensure effective messaging and brand awareness across various channels, while also managing community engagement activities and operational tasks related to procurement and communications materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of content managers to create and maintain quality, strategy-driven, brand-appropriate messaging for all departments.
• Provide operational support in the management of procurement activities.
• Develop and distribute communications materials.
• Create messaging strategies and campaigns.
• Manage community engagement-related activities, including strategy development, event planning, and message development.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in English/Writing or Political Science.
• Three years of experience in Communications or Marketing.

Nice-to-haves

• At least two years of experience in local, state and/or federal government in Communications.

Benefits

• Health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.
• Six (6) personal leave days annually (prorated based on start date).
• Ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.
• Fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.
• Up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.
• At least twelve (12) holidays per year.
• Credits towards a retirement pension.
• Positions may be eligible for telework.