State of Maryland · 14 hours ago
Sr. Public Engagement Specialist Administrator III
Maryland, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
6+ years expThe State of Maryland is implementing the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program to ensure paid time off for medical and family reasons. The Sr. Public Engagement Specialist will support the Director of Public Engagement in executing the Division's engagement strategy, focusing on stakeholder outreach and community engagement.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Identify and attend stakeholder events (conferences, health fairs, and meetings) to represent FAMLI in the community
Develop and support engagement strategies for communities in languages other the English (LOTE)
Must be available to attend evening and weekend events and community meetings as needed
Develop tools to collect and present qualitative and quantitative public engagement data
Provide expertise to internal teams on public engagement
Plan and conduct research and analysis of various stakeholder groups and community engagement activities including individuals with limited English proficiency
Receive feedback about the needs of employers and workers and communicate that to Division Leadership to ensure effective implementation of the FAMLI system
Assist with the planning and execution of FAMLI hosted meetings and events
Provide assistance at events for individuals with limited English proficiency (Spanish or Mandarin)
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate
Six years of administrative staff or professional work
Must be available to attend evening and weekend events and community meetings as needed
Develop tools to collect and present qualitative and quantitative public engagement data
Provide expertise to internal teams on public engagement
Plan and conduct research and analysis of various stakeholder groups and community engagement activities including individuals with limited English proficiency
Receive feedback about the needs of employers and workers and communicate that to Division Leadership to ensure effective implementation of the FAMLI system
Assist with the planning and execution of FAMLI hosted meetings and events
Provide assistance at events for individuals with limited English proficiency (Spanish or Mandarin)
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland
Ability to travel locally 50% of the time is required
All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (Labor/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to Labor/DUI as a result of unemployment insurance overpayment/fraud
Preferred
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
At least three years of experience conducting community organizing, outreach or related community engagement activities
Fluent in Spanish or Mandarin
Experience and ability to be culturally competent, to understand, communicate and work effectively and respectfully across all constituents that represent diversity of culture, such as demographics, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, and language
Strong oral and written communication skills, especially presentations at and facilitation of community meetings
Ability to adapt communication style to multiple cultural environments and perspectives
Experience with Google Workspace
Benefits
Flexible hours and hybrid teleworking
Paid holidays 12-13 per year
Generous paid leave package (annual, sick, personnel and compensatory leave)
State Pension ("defined benefits" plan)
Tax-deferred supplemental retirement savings plan (401(k) and 457)
Free parking
Comprehensive, subsidized health, dental and prescription plans with little to no deductibles, free generic prescriptions, and free preventative health services
Flexible Spending Account plans for Health and Daycare
State Employees Credit Union
Company
State of Maryland
Maryland is on the path to becoming the best state in the nation.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Piercy
Senior Advisor for Program Innovation to the Chief Technology Officer State of Maryland, MDTHINK
Michele Thomas
Chief Technology Officer, State of Maryland
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