Community Engagement Coordinator (Bilingual)

The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population – students, teachers, principals, and other educators throughout Maryland.

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a liaison and advocate for Maryland's diverse families and students within the state's educational agency. This position is responsible for ensuring that the implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland's Future is not just a top-down administrative process, but a collaborative effort informed by the real-world needs of Marylanders. Additionally, the position will support dynamic, sustained, continuous community outreach with all stakeholders and constituents, including students, educators, parents, school staff, established education stakeholders, child advocacy organizations and others as we fulfill our mission to deliver an excellent and equitable education to every student.

• Supports the Chief Policy Officer by implementing effective grassroots outreach, through planning and hosting, as well as attending others' outreach events together with intra-agency teams, local school systems, communities and stakeholder/ partner organizations.
• Conveys MSDE organization, policies, mission, and programs to community officials, state and local officials, school communities, parents, students and staff through various grassroots activities in support of MSDE's multi-year strategic plan and the implementation of Blueprint for Maryland's Future initiatives.
• Solicits feedback and input for MSDE programs, policies and initiatives.
• Seeks feedback from immigrant students and communities, as well as the advocacy organizations that represent them, and uses input to help shape agency policy and practice.
• Seeks and implements partnerships with non-profit organizations.
• Schedules, organizes and implements in-person, virtual and hybrid town hall meetings, workshops, roundtables, etc.
• Records progress and input and evaluates feedback to improve outcomes. 
• Fosters inter-departmental collaboration by working with various agency divisions and offices to identify when community input is needed for new initiatives or policy shifts.
• Attends meetings, as necessary, to understand key priorities in various offices and divisions
• Works collaboratively across the agency to facilitate opportunities for community engagement and feedback 
• Supports the community engagement function by creating relevant surveys and documents.
• Publicly reports progress, outcomes and results through a variety of communications platforms, including but limited to: social media, e-newsletters, web content, summaries, etc.

Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Qualified candidates must be fluent in Spanish

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

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.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

It is preferred that applicants complete the MD State Government online application for employment. The application must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position. If you are unable to apply online, paper applications can be obtained from the link below and bemailed to MSDE Human Resources Branch, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. If there is a supplemental questionnaire, this must be completed and sent in with your paper application, if you are unable to apply online.

All application materials must be received in our office by the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Applications must be complete to be considered including all related job duties, even if those are also listed on an attached resume. Additional required materials may be uploaded with the online application, submitted to the fax number, or mailed to the Human Resources address listed above.

Inquiries can be made to 410-767-0012, TDD 410-333-3045. Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850. TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.

Proof of eligibility to work is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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