Salary: $62,723.06 - $101,611.23 Annually
Location : 10665 Stanhaven Pl., Ste. 206 White Plains, MD 20695, MD
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Opening Date: 06/10/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Summary
The hiring salary for this position is $62,723.06 annually.

Open until filled with a best consideration date of June 24, 2026. This posting may close without notice.

Telework eligibility is determined by county policy and the approval of the hiring department.
Charles County Government is seeking a dynamic Marketing Coordinator to perform marketing, communications, and project coordination work for the Charles County Economic Development Department. Coordinator will support the promotion of Charles County as a competitive and growing business community through digital communications, content development, public outreach, and marketing initiatives under the guidance of the Deputy Director.

The Marketing Coordinator works collaboratively with department staff, consultants, business partners, and community stakeholders to execute marketing campaigns, maintain digital platforms, coordinate projects and events, and develop engaging written and visual content across multiple channels.

This role is ideal for a creative and organized communicator with strong writing, copywriting, and digital marketing skills. Responsibilities focus heavily on content development, digital communications, marketing coordination, and supporting visual content creation using tools such as Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists in the development and implementation of the department's marketing and outreach efforts in keeping with overall department messaging and as directed by and coordinated with the appropriate manager or Deputy Director. Interfaces directly with consultants and vendors.
• Coordinates and maintains website and digital communication content, including social media platforms, e-newsletters, online calendars, and promotional campaigns, ensuring materials remain timely, accurate, engaging, and consistent with department branding and messaging.
• Assists with identifying opportunities for website and digital communication improvements and coordinates updates with consultants, vendors, and staff as needed.
• Develops content for traditional media, such as print advertising, brochures, and other collateral. Coordinates development of visual and creative elements such as graphics, photography, videography, and branded materials in collaboration with consultants, vendors, County staff, or other partners.
• Coordinates media requests and public relations outreach efforts in collaboration with department leadership and staff.
• Serves as a primary content writer and copywriting coordinator for the department, developing, drafting, editing, proofreading, and coordinating written content across a variety of platforms including social media, newsletters, blogs, reports, presentations, website content, press materials, and other marketing and communications initiatives.
• Ensures written materials maintain consistent branding, messaging, tone, professionalism, and audience alignment across departmental communications and marketing efforts.
• Works with consultants, media, brokers, vendors, and prospective and existing businesses.
• Supports the department in planning, executing, promoting, and developing reports for the annual Economic Development Fall Meeting, Business Appreciation Week, business visitation program, Quarterly Business Roundtables, and other programs and events.
• Organizes, creates, and distributes marketing materials and packages for site selectors and business prospects under the supervision of the Deputy Director.
• Coordinates with vendors and consultants such as photographers, videographers, media outlets, publications, and digital marketing providers to support departmental marketing initiatives and projects.
• Assists with identifying media outlets, marketing opportunities, and promotional resources to support departmental outreach efforts.
• Tracks and reports on the effectiveness of marketing efforts using analytics and appropriate metrics; makes recommendations accordingly.
• Coordinates marketing implementation with other departments, as needed.
• Assists with market research, data collection, and related reporting efforts.
• Maintains schedules for marketing activities and ensures that deadlines are met.
• Coordinates multiple projects and assignments simultaneously while maintaining organization, timelines, and consistent communication with stakeholders.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. Two (2) years of experience in marketing, communications, public relations, digital communications, project coordination, or related professional experience preferred.

Licenses or Certifications:

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Special Requirements/Qualifications:

Employee is subject to work beyond normal scheduled work hours.

Travel may be required on an infrequent basis for training and economic development events.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of marketing and/or public relations strategies.
• Knowledge of social networking and online marketing.
• Skill in utilizing Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiently.
• Knowledge of digital communication platforms, social media management, and email marketing tools.
• Working knowledge of or familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and Canva for creating, editing, formatting, and coordinating digital and print marketing materials.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong professional writing, copywriting, editing, proofreading, and content development skills with the ability to write clearly, accurately, and strategically for different audiences, platforms, and communication styles.
• Ability to translate complex economic development, business, and public-sector topics into clear, engaging, and audience-friendly marketing and communications content.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, polished, and professional manner with excellent written and oral communications skills and the ability write and craft for specific audiences.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, work as part of a team, and take direction.
• Ability to initiate daily assignments, follows through on matters, and uses independent judgment and training to take appropriate actions to deal with standard recurring situations.
• Strong organizational, coordination, and project management skills with attention to detail and branding consistency.

Additional Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary with frequent periods of walking and standing. Typical positions require workers to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs; bend and crouch; reach, hold, grasp, and turn objects; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards; and requires the ability to speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Principal duties of this job are performed in a general office environment.
Department: Economic Development

Pay Grade: 113

FLSA Status: Exempt

Telework Eligible: Yes

Reports to: Deputy Director of Economic Development

Supervises: None

Health Insurance
Charles County Government PAYS 70% of cost: Blue Choice Advantage and HMO Open Access plans, including prescription and vision coverage. CareFirst and Delta for dental coverage.

Flexible Spending Account
Provides medical and dependent care options.

Supplemental Income Products
Accident Policy, Critical Illness Policy, and Hospital Indemnity Policy.

Long Term Disability Insurance
No charge to employee. The benefit pays 60% of salary at date of disability, up to $5,000/month. Retiree Health Insurance New hires who elect health insurance coverage with County Government are enrolled in a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Account (VEBA). This coverage allows employees to pay health insurance premiums and other medical expenses following retirement or separation from employment.

Life Insurance
No charge to employees (valued at 1.5x the annual salary, not to exceed $250,000). Supplemental insurance and dependent life insurance are available for an additional cost. Term and whole life policies available.

Pension Plan (Defined Benefit Retirement Plan) 401(a) Plan - Must work minimum 37.5 hrs/week. Participation is mandatory.

Deferred Compensation Plan
457(b) Governmental Plan - Available to all employees, regardless of hours worked.

Employee Leave
• Charles County Government full-time employees earn annual, sick, and paid time off (PTO).
• The County currently recognizes 20 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Away from work programs like paid parental leave and FMLA are available to employees.

Transfer of Sick Leave
New hires may be eligible to receive credit for up to 400 hours of sick leave from their previous employer when they begin employment.

Work Schedules
• Most work weeks are 37.5 hrs, and some positions may offer the opportunity for flexible work schedules or allow telework.

Additional Fringe Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for full-time employees upon completion of probation period
• Discounted, Onsite Childcare at a County Government facility.
• House Keys 4 Employee Program offers assistance to full time employees who are first-time homebuyers.
• Free, Employee Wellness Programs
• Legal Resources (prepaid benefit)
• Employee Assistance Program (free, short-term counseling)

Benefits eligibility is for employees who work 30 hours or more per week unless otherwise noted. Effective: March 1, 2025
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Describe your professional writing, copywriting, marketing, communications, or public relations experience.
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Describe your experience managing social media, digital communications, newsletters, or website content.
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Describe your experience coordinating projects, campaigns, events, or multiple deadlines simultaneously.
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What experience do you have using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or other marketing/design platforms?
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Describe any experience you may have supporting economic development, business development, public-sector communications, tourism, workforce development, community engagement, or related initiatives.
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Why are you interested in helping promote Charles County as a place to live, work, and do business?
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Please attach 1-3-page writing and/or marketing samples that demonstrate your professional writing, copywriting, social media, digital communications, marketing coordination, or content development abilities. Samples may include social media campaigns, newsletters, website content, presentations, press releases, flyers, blogs, marketing materials, or similar work products. This attachment is required. Have you attached your samples?

• Yes
• No

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The hiring salary for this position is $62,723.06 annually. Internal candidates selected for this position will receive a salary according to the county's promotional pay increase policy. Please confirm that you are acknowledging this is the salary for this position.

• I acknowledge this is the salary for this position.

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The position you are applying for requires an acceptable driving record. The Charles County Government employee driving policy states that employees will be considered to have an acceptable driving record if ALL of the following statements are true: - I do not exceed a maximum of four (4) points on my driving record. - I do not have a suspended or revoked license. - I do not have a single motor vehicle violation, conviction, or plea of Nolo Contendere, or the acceptance of Probation Before Judgment (PBJ) involving the use of alcohol, illegal drugs, refusal to take an alcohol or drug test, or the misuse of legal over-the-counter medication for any of these violations. - I have not demonstrated a pattern of unsafe vehicle operation as evidenced by moving violations or single infraction of such severity (e.g., eluding a police officer; evading responsibility; failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk, reckless driving, etc.).According to these guidelines, do you have an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

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For the top candidate selected for this position, the next steps in the hiring process will include verification of employment history and reference checking. We will contact your current employer and two additional professional references following a conditional offer. We will also conduct a background check, driver record check and physical exam, if applicable, and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening before a final offer is extended. Please confirm that you are acknowledging that if you are the top candidate selected for this position, the steps described above will be taken during the hiring process.

• I confirm that I am acknowledging that if I am the top candidate selected for this position, the steps described above will be taken during the hiring process.

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Are you a federal employee recently affected by a layoff/reduction in force?

• Yes
• No

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