Public Affairs and Marketing Specialist III (13213, Grade 28)

Description

The Prince George's County Planning Board and Prince George's County Planning Department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) are seeking a Public Affairs and Marketing Specialist III with a strong background in community relations/outreach, event management, marketing, and public relations. The ideal candidate must demonstrate excellent communication, editing, and writing skills and the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

Please Note: The salary range above represents earning potential. The budgeted salary for this position is $103,068. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Examples of Important Duties

The individual in this position will develop and assist in implementing proactive community outreach activities, marketing strategies, and public affairs campaigns to inform and educate a variety of audiences – including local decision-makers, members of the business community, state, county, and municipal government officials, the news media, and the general public – about the work of the Prince George’s County Planning Board, Prince George’s County Planning Department, and M-NCPPC.

The successful candidate will handle many facets of community relations/outreach, event management, media relations, and public relations activities, including:

Event Management

• Create and execute event management plans and communications plans.
• Manage and participate in the planning and executing community meetings, public hearings, and major special events.
• Write and edit speeches, scripts, and other communication materials.
• Lead and coordinate with staff and outside vendors.
• Help develop and staff exhibits highlighting the work of M-NCPPC, the Planning Board, and the Planning Department.

• Lead content production for email campaigns, social media campaigns, websites, blog sites, and other digital communications.
• Write and produce ads, brochures, publications, etc.
• Follow and enforce brand standards and guidelines in all content.

• Coordinate public affairs activities and programs to inform residents and stakeholders about the Planning Board, Planning Department, and M-NCPPC initiatives.
• Provide effective outreach strategies to improve community relations on a countywide basis.

• Write and produce news releases, fact sheets, newsletters, resolutions, and statements.
• Provide media relations support.
• Contribute to proactive media pitching.

• Provide the public with accurate communication from current topics and initiatives.
• Handle and respond to public inquiries.
• Provide exemplary customer service.

• The ideal candidate will possess:
• Strong ability to initiate and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong ability to exercise independent judgment and action.
• Experience in marketing, digital communications, and social media.
• Background in community outreach and civic participation efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, Political Science, Marketing or any related field.
• Four (4) years of experience in journalism, marketing, or public affairs.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total eight (8) years.
• May require a valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver’s license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee’s ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required of their position.

Supplemental Information

Class Specification: Public Affairs and Marketing Specialist III - 1614

May be subject to medical, drug, and alcohol testing.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) offers a competitive salary range of $73,523 - $132,614 at the Public Affairs and Marketing Specialist III level with an excellent benefits package.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)
M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.