Deputy Director for Communications (ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM MANAGER III) - Baltimore Maryland

Company: State of Maryland
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Posted On: 11/14/2024

IntroductionWhen you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults.This is a Management Services position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. GRADE21 LOCATION OF POSITIONMaryland Department of Human ServicesCommunications Office25 S. Charles StreetBaltimore, MD 21201 Main Purpose of JobThis position provides support to the Director of the Office of Communications, through campaign management, community engagement and general operational support. The Deputy Director leads Comm's administration-specific content managers in all aspects of campaign development and management to support clear, concise and consistent messaging and brand awareness across DHS's digital and traditional channels. The position manages community engagement-related activities, including strategy development, event planning, message development, and monitoring partnerships. This position also serves a critical operational support role in the management of procurement activity, contract monitoring, communications collateral requisition and other related duties as assigned.In the case of the Director's absence, the candidate should be able to accomplish any and all responsibilities of the director. This position will require to be on-call to respond to questions or issues that emerge related to the department. POSITION DUTIES