Outreach And Education Coordinator

Introduction

The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of Maryland. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has the general charge supervision and direction of the States legal business acting as legal advisors and representatives of the major agencies various boards commissions officials and institutions of State Government. The OAG also protects the public by civil enforcement of antitrust civil rights consumer protection and securities laws and regulations and by the prosecution of organized crime Medicaid fraud environmental crimes insurance fraud state tax evasion and other statutorily assigned matters. As Marylands 47th Attorney General Anthony G. Brown leads the Office with a critical focus on equity justice and fairness.

GRADE

15

This position offers a salary range of $62220 - $87661 with potential for advancement up to $96790 over time based on longevity and increased responsibilities. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications experience equity and available budget and will not exceed $87661.

LOCATION OF POSITION

Office of the Attorney General

200 St. Paul Place

Baltimore Maryland 21202

Main Purpose of Job

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applications for talented hardworking individuals to serve as an Outreach and Education Coordinator in its Executive Division. Working alongside two existing Outreach and Education Coordinators and a Community Affairs Coordinator this position will oversee the planning staffing coordination and execution of community-based events for the OAG bringing relevant publications resources and promotional items. The Outreach and Education Coordinator reports directly to the Deputy Chief of Staff and will work to support the outreach efforts of the Division central agency divisions client agency units and in some cases and the Attorney addition to supporting the Executive Divisions priorities this position will work closely with the Consumer Protection Division and other central agency units to staff coordinate attend and present at various community events conferences resource fairs expos etc.

POSITION DUTIES

Plan coordinate and execute community-based events including consumer protection workshops community forums expos conferences and educational seminars throughout the jurisdiction

Deliver presentations and public speaking engagements to diverse audiences on consumer protection issues including consumer fraud scams identity theft and other relevant topics affecting residents

Staff and represent the Office of the Attorney General at community events conferences town halls and public meetings to provide information distribute publications and engage with constituents

Create accessible educational materials that translate complex legal and regulatory concepts into consumer-friendly language for general audiences

Serve as the agencys language access coordinator as necessary

Coordinate outreach efforts across multiple divisions within the Office of the Attorney General ensuring consistent messaging and effective resource distribution

Build and maintain relationships with community organizations advocacy groups faith-based organizations schools businesses and local government agencies to expand the Offices outreach network

Provide bilingual outreach services (English / Spanish) to ensure accessibility for diverse communities

Track and report on outreach activities including event attendance materials distributed and community feedback to measure program effectiveness

Travel throughout the state as required to conduct outreach activities and represent the Office at regional events

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience : Three years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes :

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to twoyears of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelors degreefrom a college or universityfor the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans policies rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the requiredexperience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have :

Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university and three or more years of relevant experience working in community outreach education or public engagement;

Bilingual proficiency in Spanish (written and oral communication);

Strong public speaking and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to deliver effective presentations to diverse audiences on complex consumer protection topics;

Experience coordinating and staffing community events conferences expos or similar public engagement activities;

Experience creating accessible consumer-friendly educational materials including brochures flyers fact sheets and infographics using Adobe Creative Suit Canva or other design software.

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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 operators license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum and selective qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and answer all supplemental questions. Please report all related education experience dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S. any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect / incomplete application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list for at least one year. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The successful candidate will be eligible for subsidized health benefits (medical prescription dental and vision coverage) and life insurance; leave including annual (vacation) personal sick and paid parental leave; and will be eligible for participation in a contributory defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after ten years. State employees are eligible to participate in two supplemental retirement plans : the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and the 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan. The State also offers a free mass transit benefit for local bus and express bus services.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. Please upload a resume in addition to the on-line application. If the online application process is not available please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire to TTY Users : call via Maryland Relay.

If you have specific questions about recruitment email

The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer that encourages all interested persons to apply regardless of race color religion or belief ancestry national origin age marital status sexual orientation gender identity and / or expression disability pregnancy family or parental status veteran status genetic information or any protected category prohibited by local State or federal laws.

Required Experience :

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Key Skills

Organizational skills,Classroom Experience,Data Collection,Microsoft Publisher,Special Education,Adult Education,Microsoft Powerpoint,Teaching,Curriculum Development,Administrative Experience,Public Speaking,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 62220 - 87661