Visual Communications Designer (Administrator III) - #25-002588-0002 Job at Stat

Introduction

The Maryland Department of Aging helps establish Maryland as an attractive location for all older adults through vibrant communities and supportive services that offer the opportunity to live healthy and meaningful lives. Through action, investment, leadership, and reform, the Department will create a society in which all older Marylanders can lead lives that are healthy, financially secure, socially connected, and purposeful throughout their full lifespan.

This recruitment is limited to current employees of the Maryland Department of Aging

GRADE: 18

LOCATION OF POSITION: 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job: The Visual Communications Designer will play an integral role in the development of engaging and straightforward content that streamlines and visually conveys the work of the Maryland Department of Aging (MDOA) and the Longevity Ready Maryland plan. Collaborating with cross-departmental teams, the Visual Communications Designer will build a framework and execute the creation of content to simplify its messages across multiple channels including digital, traditional (e.g. print), social, display, and event-related materials. This position synthesizes aesthetics, story, and brand while ensuring alignment and cohesion across the work and mission of MDOA, the Administration, and other state agency partners.

POSITION DUTIES:

1. Create visual elements, design strategy, and publicity plans for MDOA programs.
2. Support the implementation of the communications and publicity plan for the Longevity Ready Maryland initiative utilizing various communications channels.
3. Coordinate the design, production, and printing of multi-page/multi-color publications.
4. Work with the Communications Director and MDOA leadership team to visually synthesize the goals and agenda of MDOA.
5. Provide digital web-compatible graphic elements for use on the department’s various platforms.
6. Determine and advise supervisor of feasibility and cost to produce quality products.
7. Work with the Communications team to ensure all materials reflect our brand and engage appropriate audiences.
8. Lead a team to develop the LRM Aging Data Dashboard and Longevity Index.
9. Design web pages for Longevity Ready Maryland and other MDOA initiatives.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours for each year up to four years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor's degree and two years of experience for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute a Master's degree for the required experience.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Two years experience creating marketing materials using Adobe InDesign.
2. Experience with branding and marketing related to older adults and aging matters.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION: This recruitment is limited to current employees of the Maryland Department of Aging.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS: Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle and will be required to possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

SELECTION PROCESS: Please provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.

EXAMINATION PROCESS: The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.

BENEFITS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS: Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to the Department of Budget and Management.