TEDCO – Marketing Communications Specialist

• Location: Columbia, Maryland
• Department: Development & Communications
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Minimum Experience: Mid-Level
• Compensation: $60,000
• Filing Deadline: Open until filled

The Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) is a quasi-government entity established by the Maryland General Assembly for the purpose of growing and developing early state technology start-ups and life sciences companies throughout the state of Maryland. This role provides essential support to TEDCO’s Development & Marketing Department.

We are seeking a Marketing Communications Specialist to complete the following job functions.

Essential Job Functions: (Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Coordinate and support Development and Marketing team projects, to include traditional and digital marketing campaigns, sponsorships, and market research.
• Provide communications support with outside vendors and across internal departments.
• Organize meetings, maintain notes, and track deadlines for Development and Marketing projects.
• Research, track, and distribute inventory of promotional items.
• Assist with various in-person and virtual special events, including TEDCO’s annual Entrepreneur Expo, TEDCO Pop-ups and more.
• Responsible for data management and entry for all sponsorship and vendor information, as well as generating reports (Salesforce and Beanworks).
• Assist with writing and editing content for different platforms such as social media, website, and press releases.
• Undertake daily administrative tasks to ensure the functionality and coordination of the Development & Marketing Department’s activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing or similar field.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in a marketing or communications role
• Superior time management and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize work, and to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional writing and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong collaborative and teamwork skills.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint and capable of creating visually compelling presentations.
• Proficient in Virtual Meetings Platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom and Google Meet.
• Knowledge of e-mail marketing software (Constant Contact, MailChimp, etc.).

TEDCO is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.