SOCIAL MEDIA & GRAPHIC DESIGNER (Administrator II)

Introduction

This is a merit, regular Skilled Service position with full health benefits.

Agency MissionÂ

To advance social and economic mobility for all Marylanders by removing barriers, investing in inclusive opportunities, and aligning state resources to support historically underserved communities and businesses.Â

The Department of Social and Economic Mobility (DoSEM) offers a supportive public-service work environment with competitive state government benefits, including flexible work schedules, telework/hybrid work options, and opportunities for career growth, training, and advancement. As a Maryland state employer, we also provide comprehensive health and retirement benefits, generous leave (including parental leave), and access to additional employee programs, along with ample free parking at our Crownsville, MD office. These benefits help support your professional development and work-life balance while serving our community.Â

GRADE

STD0017

LOCATION OF POSITION

100 Community Place

Crownsville, MD 21032

Main Purpose of Job

Serves as the Social Media Manager and Graphic Designer for the Office of Communications and Outreach at the Department of Social and Economic Mobility. Builds and manages the agency social media calendar, produces social and print graphic design, and prepares accessible digital materials in order to grow the agency audiences and communicate programs and services to small, disadvantaged, minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses and the residents and communities the Department serves.

POSITION DUTIES

This positions duties will include but will not be limited to:

• Social Media Management: Create, schedule, and publish engaging content across LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram using a structured calendar; monitor public inquiries and track channel performance metrics.
• Graphic & Print Design: Design digital and print assetsâincluding social graphics, flyers, brochures, event collateral, and infographicsâusing Adobe Creative Suite and Canva while ensuring strict brand consistency.
• Vendor & Print Coordination: Prepare press-ready artwork files and liaise with print vendors to oversee production and ensure timely delivery of print materials.
• Digital Accessibility & PDF Remediation: Ensure all digital assets and PDFs meet ADA and WCAG standards (using Adobe Acrobat Pro for tagging, alt text, and reading order) to guarantee public accessibility.
• Brand Asset Management & Collaboration: Maintain the agencyâs central asset library (shared drives, templates, and brand files) and partner with internal teams to transform program information into public-facing content.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: Five years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

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

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor''s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master''s degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.Â

• Possession of at least two years of professional experience producing multi-channel communications, which must include hands-on experience using graphic design software (such as Adobe Creative Cloud Suite or Canva) to design print and digital assets, conducting minor video editing, preparing print-ready files for vendors, and copywriting for promotional materials.Â
• Possession of at least two years of professional experience managing an organizational or government social media presence, including maintaining content calendars, analyzing performance metrics to inform strategy, and applying ADA/WCAG accessibility standards (including PDF remediation in Adobe Acrobat).

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 operator''s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may email the completed application, supplemental questionnaire, and other materials (if applicable) to the email address below before the filing deadline.

You must include the following information on at least one of the pages you submit:Â

• First and Last Name
• Recruitment Number (located at the top of the bulletin)
• The last four digits of your SS#

If you have questions or concerns regarding this recruitment, please email, Tiffany Watts at tiffany.watts1@maryland.gov at the Department of Social and Economic Mobility (DoSEM), Human Resources Office. Incomplete applications and/or resumes in lieu of an application will not be accepted.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov Â

Sponsorship Notice: The Maryland Department of Social and Economic Mobility (DoSEM) does not provide H-1B Visa sponsorship at this time. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Selected candidates will be required to provide documentation of identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. upon hire. Â

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State''s diversity. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply for all recruitments. Â

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay Â

DoSEM values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country and welcomes them to apply.