ABLE AMBASSADOR - State of Maryland : Job Details

Introduction

Under the direction of theMaryland State Treasurer's Office, Maryland ABLE provides people withdisabilities an opportunity to save and invest their money without jeopardizingmeans tested benefits. The Program is responsible for educating people withdisabilities, their families, and other stakeholders in the disabilitycommunity about the eligibility criteria, enrollment, and account managementprocess for Maryland ABLE accounts. The ABLE Program participates indisability-related outreach including virtual and on-site presentations toadvocacy groups, school systems, service providers and outreach at conferences,expos, resource fairs and other forms of interpersonal contact to market theMaryland ABLE Program to the disability community.

GRADE

13

LOCATION OF POSITION

217 E. Redwood Street, Baltimore, MD 21401

Main Purpose of Job

This positionserves as an ambassador to promote the ABLE program throughout central Marylandincluding the following counties: Baltimore, Baltimore County, Cecil, Howard,Harford, Northern Anne Arundel, and Eastern Carroll County. The incumbent isresponsible for travel arrangements to the listed counties based on outreachevents.Within thesecounties, this position will serve as the ambassador for the ABLE program bypromoting all ABLE activities. This position will conduct public relationsactivities for Maryland ABLE such participation at assigned conferences, expos,and community fairs; and will provide clear and concise ABLE presentations fordisability advocacy groups, school systems, and service provider agencies. Thisposition will distribute informational or promotional ABLE materials inaccordance with Maryland ABLE.This is a contractual, part-time position limited to200 hours per year within the State Treasurer's Office. The incumbent willreceive the schedule for conferences, and outreach activities in advance. Hourswill vary depending on the set activities per month. The incumbent will be responsible for travel arrangements to the assigned location from their home address.

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 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 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 in the field of disabilities. Outreach experience to anaudience of people with varied types of disabilities.Experience presenting in both large and small groups.Experience as an ambassador for a program, company, or product.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

The incumbent will be assigned outreach events in the central Maryland region, and will be responsible for travel arrangements to the events.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates will be subject to a backgroundinvestigation to include credit and criminal history. Employees in thisclassification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motorvehicle.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination may consist of a rating of youreducation, training, and experience related to the requirements of theposition. You may be required tocomplete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on yourapplication. 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 Treasurer's 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 [email protected] or fax to 410-###-####.Any questions regarding thisrecruitment or the recruitment process may be directed to the State Treasurer'sOffice, Human Resources Office, at 410-###-####.As an equalopportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining andpromoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay