ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III (Child & Youth Program Coordinator)

MD; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision plans

Job summary

Maryland Military Department seeks a Child and Youth Program Coordinator to support the CYS program under a cooperative agreement with the MD National Guard. This position is 100% federally funded and follows a compressed work schedule, with occasional weekend events for military activities.

Responsibilities include life skills and resilience training, deployment cycle support, youth council sponsorship, community outreach, and reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of three years of administrative staff or professional experience.
• Substitutions: 30 college credit hours for one year of experience or a Bachelor's degree for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate education and youth development for school-aged ARNG dependents.
• Formulate and execute annual state-specific marketing plans for CYS.
• Serve as adult lead sponsor for Maryland National Guard Youth Council.
• Identify, train and mentor youth delegates.
• Conduct life skills and resilience activities for ARNG dependents ages 6–18.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Three years of administrative staff or professional work

Substitution options for experience (30 credit hours for 1 year)

Job description

Introduction

The Maryland Military Department is seeking a candidate for the position of Child and Youth Program Coordinator. This position will be contractual and 100% federally funded. The longevity of this role will be determined based on federal funding availability. This role follows a compressed work schedule, Tuesday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional attendance may be required on the weekend for military events.

GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

219 29th Division St Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

This position provides operational, educational, and administrative support for the Maryland Army National Guard Child and Youth Services (CYS) Program under a Cooperative Agreement (CA) with the Maryland National Guard. Under the supervision of the Lead Child & Youth Program Coordinator (CYPC), this position executes evidence based life skills and resilience training, deployment cycle support, youth council sponsorship, community outreach, and administrative reporting for school-aged ARNG dependents ages 6-18.

POSITION DUTIES

Position duties include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate education and youth development for school aged ARNG dependent.
• Formulate and execute annual state-specific marketing plans.
• Serve as the adult lead sponsor for Maryland National Guard Youth Council.
• Identify, train and mentor youth delegates.
• Conduct life skills and resilience building activities for school aged ARNG dependents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Three years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

• Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience involving staff work that included regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two (2) or more years of experience planning, organizing, and facilitating structured educational, resilience, or life-skills programs for school-aged children and youth (ages 6–18).
• Experience formulating and executing marketing plans, outreach initiatives, or social media promotion for community or youth programs.
• Experience tracking participant metrics, compiling survey data, and writing activity reports or After-Action Reports (AARs) for community or youth groups.
• Active CPR and First Aid certifications at the time of application.

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 with less than 5 points to operate a state vehicle.
• Master Trainer Certification within 10 months of hire.
• Active CPR/ First Aid certification.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Common Access Card (CAC) required. This position will require the ability to pass a Federal background check in addition to a State background to access several readiness centers and military posts, and federal systems that require the use of the CAC. The ability to obtain and maintain access to the facility and CAC is a condition of employment for this position.

This position will require the ability to pass a State & Federal background check to access military facilities within the state of Maryland. Being able to access these facilities is a condition of employment for this position.

SELECTION PROCESS

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

This position is not subject to Bargaining MOU's.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to the State of Maryland’s benefits, including:

• health insurance
• dental
• vision plans offered at a low cost.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification.

A copy of your proof of eligibility (DD214) for Veterans’ Credit must be in this office and completely verified before Veterans’ Credit will be approved.

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application to:

Maryland Military Department State Personnel Office 29th Division Street, Room B10 Baltimore, MD 21201-2288

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Kira Williams at [e-mail]

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.