Marketing Representative - Schools & Libraries

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

About Us:

Ohio's CollegeAdvantage program provides families across the nation flexible options and educational resources to invest in our trusted tax-advantaged 529 plans for education expenses after high school.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Business Administration, Related field, or equivalent experience
• 1-2 years experience in banking/finance, sales, or public/community relations
• Demonstrated public speaking and communication skills
• Valid Driver's license and reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with school outreach and/or community outreach 
• Familiarity with financial service products
• Event planning and staffing experience
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams to execute and achieve goals

What You'll Do:

• Promote and raise awareness of Ohio 529 CollegeAdvantage through schools, libraries, and other venues that reach parents and grandparents statewide.
•        Work with schools, childcare centers, and libraries to raise awareness of Ohio 529 with parents, grandparents, library patrons, and others.
•        Promote Ohio 529 to staff in schools and libraries and to related professional associations, non-profits, and other community groups across Ohio.
•        Support the agency and teammates in reaching annual agency goals and raise awareness of Ohio 529, CollegeAdvantage

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. 

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The  State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.  The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.  The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.  Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Supplemental Information:

The starting salary is commensurate with education and experience.  Travel throughout the state is required and may include some overnight stays.  Due to the nature of events, nights and weekend hours are routinely required.  Candidate will be required to utilize their own transportation for travel and will receive standard mileage reimbursement.  This is an in-office position in Columbus, Ohio.