Communications Manager - Frederick County Government

“The people must know before they can act.” Ida B. Wells-Barnett, 1892
If you are driven to help people understand so they can act, this job is for you! The Office of Communications and Public Engagement needs a strong communicator to help tell the stories of Frederick County Government. Our team creates a wide range of content to fulfill our core mission: to engage and inform the people we serve. This position manages and creates outreach, marketing and communication strategies for the County Executive’s Office, and supports colleagues in other divisions. The position develops content for a full range of platforms, conducts outreach within the community, handles media inquiries, and works closely with our video production team. Supervision is received from the Director of Communications and Public Engagement.

Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; full benefits  

This professional position manages and creates outreach, marketing and communication strategies for the Communications and Public Engagement Office under the County Executive’s Office.  This position provides comprehensive communications support and guidance to divisions within Frederick County Government. As a member of the Office of Communications and Public Engagement, this position manages social media accounts, develops content for a full range of platforms, conducts outreach within the community, and works closely with the video production team. Supervision is received from the Director of Communications and Public Engagement.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members.  If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.
 
 TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
  Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full time benefited Frederick County Government employee.
 

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover 
• 11 paid scheduled holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County HSA contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D benefit
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 5 years of service (effective 7/1/2024)
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Other employee paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, etc.

 
For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.