Introduction
DSCI is building a driven team dedicated to service as a method for connection and growth. The collaborative, high-performing culture allows us to achieve ambitious goals together. DSCI offers a flexible work schedule, hybrid telework, and a competitive salary.
Agency Mission
"Whether they're preparing our state for climate change, tutoring our students, or caring for the sick, young people should have the option to perform important service today and build a foundation for our shared future. This is the first effort of its kind in the nation, and Maryland will lead the way."
– Governor Wes Moore announcing the Service Year Option
The Department of Service and Civic Innovation was established by the Serving Every Region Through Vocational Exploration (SERVE) Act of 2023 with the purpose of promoting service and volunteerism in the state of Maryland. The SERVE Act also launched two new exciting service pathways for eligible youth and adults, in addition to existing volunteer and service opportunities available through the Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism (GOSV).
GRADE
STD0016
LOCATION OF POSITION
45 Calvert Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Main Purpose of Job
The incumbent recruits and helps place Maryland Corps/Service Year Option Members that reflect the rich diversity of the State, with a strong focus on young adults who are both Service Year Option-eligible and likely to successfully complete the program if they start in it. This position focuses on building awareness statewide through large-scale and targeted school-by-school outreach, while also engaging directly with prospective Member applicants, families, and trusted adult champions who influence their decisions. The vast majority of the incumbent's work is necessarily at in-person events, fairs, information sessions, and application completion sessions.
POSITION DUTIES
Maryland Corps/Service Year Option (MC/SYO) Member Recruitment-direct and indirect recruitment of talent for the MC/SYO program with a significant emphasis on 18-24 year old Service Year Option-eligible young adults to meet statutory participation targets. This entails visiting high schools, job centers, youth-facing community-organizations, and more in-person recruitment activites; statewide program coordination, stategic communication planning, systems development, and resource development. This may include hosting or presenting during virtual engagements to increase an/or maintain Member involvement. Recruiters will be required to meet daily, weekly, and monthly targets to achieve member recruitment goals established in workplans.
Support Member applicants through the application and matching process, providing timely responses to their questions and with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
Connect relevant DSCI colleagues to organizations who may want to host Members and/or commit funding, space training, or other resources to the MC/SYO program to advance the mission and goals of the agency.
Identify and cultivate relationships with schools, workforce organizations, community-based organizations, employers, philanthropic partners, and other stakeholders that may advance the mission and goals of the agency. Facilitate connections with appropiate DSCI staff regarding opportunities related to member recruitment, host site partner recruitment, funding, training, space, community partnerships, and other resources that support the MC/SYO program.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of agency prioroties, special projects, events, and operational needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Four years of administrative staff or professional work.
Notes
- Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
- Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
- Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
- 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
Public speaking experience to include giving presentations
Previous experience in job placement/recruiting, youth programming, non-profit outreach, or community engagement/grassroots organizing
Experience engaging multiple stakeholders to drive program participation
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:
- 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 DSCI.HR@maryland.gov at the Department of Service and Civic Innovation, 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
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.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
DSCI values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country and welcomes them to apply.