Responsibilities

• Works closely with small communications team to assist with implementation of developed communication plans for technology project campaigns to employee stakeholders.
• Implementation of communications plans may include:
• Writing copy for emails, graphics, instructional materials, and intranet
• Developing and managing project SharePoint sites
• Creating stakeholder feedback surveys, monitor surveys, analyze data, and write data summary reports
• Assisting with contract graphic designer to develop graphics for project campaigns
• Working with communications team to plan, design, and launch department newsletter
• Writing, recording, editing, and posting instructional videos
• Assists with communications coordination for governance groups by preparing PowerPoints / slide decks, reports, or other information
• Attends project team meetings as well as department staff meetings

Requirements

• Student who has received a Bachelor’s Degree and accepted or enrolled in a Master’s Degree Program in a field of study related to the discipline of the area to which assigned.
• Understanding of / Experience in / Willingness to Learn Microsoft 365 apps (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Forms, Outlook and Clipchamp)
• Exhibits a polished, professional writing style
• Demonstrates superior written English
• Possesses the ability to take complex ideas and turn them into easily understood copy in English
• Builds trust with stakeholders and team members by communicating promptly, following through, completing assignment, and meeting deadlines
• Refined digital production skills (recording, editing, etc.)
• Ability to move between varying levels of stakeholder groups with comfort (executive-level, subject matter experts, end users, etc.)
• Support the mission of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission by managing physical growth, protecting natural and historic resources, and providing recreational experiences for Montgomery and Prince George's Counties, Maryland.
• High level of professionalism (punctual, communicative, reliable, respectful)

Preferred

• Willingness to learn new digital skills to accomplish project goals
• Sense of humor
• High level of curiosity

Benefits

• Health Insurance Plans
• You are eligible for specific health insurance benefits if you worked, on average, 30 hours per week during your first 12 months of employment or from October 3rd to October 2nd each subsequent period following your first 12 months of employment. This equates to 1,560 hours over a 12-month period.
• If and when you are eligible for benefits, you will receive notification directly from the Health & Benefits Office.
• Eligible Employees Pay 35% of the health insurance plan premium and The Commission Pays 65%.
• - Medical
• - Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan
• - UnitedHealthcare Select Plan (EPO)
• - Prescription: CVS Caremark Prescription Plan
• Other Benefits
• - Credit Union