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Marketing Specialist (25-116)

Augusta , Maine , United States | Communications & Public Relations | Full-time

Apply by: June 11, 2025

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Maine Department of Transportation

Salary: $47,174.40 - $65,832.00 (per year) (Salary Schedule (https://apps.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/bhrsalary/jobs.pl?pagenum=4&pagereq=\ActSal\Sal\_Spec\_Tab\_03\_Exec.asp?Spec\_No=04&Grade=22) )

Office/Bureau: Office of Creative Services

Position Number: 02500-2146

Opening Date: May 28, 2025

Closing Date: June 11, 2025

Job Description:

This position will provide high-level content for communications and marketing efforts at MaineDOT. This position will obtain and analyze data to determine the efficacy of these efforts. The Marketing Specialist will also support department grant applications and other initiatives. This position will provide additional marketing and communications expertise to MaineDOT's Office of Creative Services through social media and other more traditional outreach efforts. This position will assist with writing press releases, planning events, and designing promotional materials for both print and digital distribution. This position is expected to research and develop concepts and layouts in order to produce effective and engaging reports, public presentations, publications, and web-based communications. This position will also be able to assist with photography, videography, and audiovisual event support. This position will conduct internal training to ensure a qualified staff and promote quality control.

This is a collaborative position, that requires attention to detail and includes working with internal clients, developing and circulating proofs for review, and integrating comments from a diversity of stakeholders. The person in this position must have impeccable customer service skills as well as superior writing skills, and the ability to manage several projects at a time. There are often tight deadlines, and a high level of technical accuracy is required. Candidates should have expertise with Microsoft Office products, Meta Ads Manager, as well as experience with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:

A six (6) year combination of education, experience, and/or training in business administration, marketing, sales, public relations, or directly related field.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the "Apply for this Opening/Apply Now" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications.

*If you require a paper application or have general questions, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email at [email protected]

Why join our team?

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

+ Work-Life Fit– Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays, and3+ weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

+ Wellness– We care about you and your family’s wellbeing, offering12 days of sick leaveannually to help you stay healthy.

+ Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays85%-95%of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

+ Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).

+ Retirement Plan– The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

State employees are eligible for anextensive and highly competitive benefits package (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits) , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn aboutadditional wellness benefitsfor State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.