Maryland 529 Ambassador

There are two job postings on the State of Maryland job openings: Maryland 529 Ambassador AND Bilingual Maryland 529 Ambassador

Hourly Salary: $26.71

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 holders 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 Treasurers Office.

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 Treasurers 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 (required): 

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 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (not required):

• Experience presenting in both large and small groups.
• Experience as an ambassador for a program, company, or product.

Salary/Compensation: $26.71 per hour