What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Engagement Liaison, Innovation Team (ADMINISTRATOR I) position at State of Maryland?

Introduction

Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.

The Community Engagement Liaison is appointed by, and serves at the pleasure of, the Governor. The Community Engagement Liaison will support the Innovation Team’s initiatives by facilitating bidirectional community engagement, including managing engagement strategies and communication channels and maintaining awareness of engagement opportunities with stakeholders.

To apply , please submit your resume to innovation.team@maryland.gov by the deadline, Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 11 : 59 PM ET. The subject line should read : (YOUR NAME – Community Engagement Liaison, Innovation Team)

GRADE

LOCATION OF POSITION

Annapolis, MD

POSITION DUTIES

General Purpose : The Community Engagement Liaison will guide stakeholder and community engagement strategies to inform the work of the Innovation Team.

Responsibilities :

Develop and implement strategies to engage diverse community groups.
Execute bidirectional engagement efforts to ensure alignment between Innovation Team priorities and the needs of Marylanders.
Organize and facilitate community meetings, forums, and events to gather input and feedback.
Create and distribute informational materials to inform Marylanders about government programs, services, and initiatives.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with community leaders, organizations, and residents.
Collaborate with external organizations, such as nonprofits and businesses, to support community-driven projects and initiatives.
Communicate community concerns, needs, and suggestions to the Innovation Team and state government colleagues.
Assist in the creation and management of community programs that promote engagement and participation.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of engagement strategies and programs.
Prepare reports and presentations on community engagement activities and outcomes.
Assist with questions, needs, and concerns – both internally and externally.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders both within and outside state government.
Other duties and projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in community outreach, public relations, or a similar role.

A track record of demonstrating and successfully applying the following characteristics :

Excellent ability to simplify information and concepts, formulate options and recommendations, and communicate with all levels of management and workforce to achieve objectives.

Effective listener - probes, surfaces, and shares new ideas and ways of doing things.

A “self-starter” motivated by the achievement of the organization, the team, and themselves – in that order.

A team player, with the ability to organize, assign, and track completion of work by direct and indirect team members.

Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals.

Organized, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple priorities and work projects.

Flexible and adaptable, even while maintaining a keen focus on objectives.

High energy, highly resilient, and resourceful.

Highest personal standards of integrity.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Stellar attention to detail.

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

To apply, please submit your resume to innovation.team@maryland.gov by the deadline, Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 11 : 59 PM ET. The subject line should read : (YOUR NAME – Community Engagement Liaison, Innovation Team).

The State of Maryland is committed to diversity among its staff and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The State of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or disability, or any other legally protected basis. The State of Maryland is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the hiring process and on the job, as required by applicable law. The State of Maryland will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.

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