Maine State Monitor Advocate - Dir Labor Outreach & Education
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If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State. . Department of Labor Job Class Code : 7251 Grade : 27 (Supervisory) Salary : $61,942.40 - $87,464.00/Annually Location : Augusta Opening Date : September 11, 2026 Closing Date: September 25, 2026 Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
The Maine Department of Labor (MDOL) is seeking a State Monitor Advocate (SMA) to help ensure that migrant and seasonal farmworkers receive equitable access to employment, training, career, and workforce protection services and that Maine's Employment Service system complies with applicable federal and state requirements. The State Monitor Advocate is an independent advocate, monitor, liaison, and program leader on behalf of migrant and seasonal farmworkers throughout Maine.
About the Position The State Monitor Advocate will monitor MDOL programs serving migrant and seasonal farmworkers in accordance with the Wagner-Peyser Act, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), applicable federal regulations and U.S. Department of Labor guidance , and Maine state law and policy. The position is located within the Bureau of Labor Standards and works closely with Maine CareerCenters, agricultural employers, farm labor contractors, farmworker organizations, community-based organizations, legal services providers, state and federal agencies, and other organizations serving the agricultural workforce.
The SMA must be able to work independently, exercise sound judgment, identify systemic issues, advocate effectively for workers and program participants, and build productive relationships with diverse stakeholder groups. The SMA must be proficient in Spanish or Haitian-Creole. Key Responsibilities Monitor and Evaluate Services Monitor Maine CareerCenter services provided to migrant and seasonal farmworkers to ensure services are provided on a basis that is qualitatively equivalent and quantitatively proportionate to services provided to other job seekers.
Conduct on-site reviews of CareerCenter offices, programs, records, policies, and practices affecting migrant and seasonal farmworker customers. Analyze program data and performance indicators to identify disparities, service gaps, trends, and areas requiring corrective action. Monitor compliance with applicable federal and state requirements governing the Bureau of Employment Services and migrant and seasonal farmworker programs.
Prepare monitoring reports, recommendations, corrective-action plans, and other reports required by the Maine Department of Labor and U.S. Department of Labor. Provide technical assistance to CareerCenter staff and Department management. Conduct Outreach and Field Activities Develop and implement statewide outreach strategies designed to reach migrant and seasonal farmworkers who may not otherwise access the CareerCenter system.
Partner with the Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Outreach Worker on outreach to farms, agricultural worksites, worker housing/camps, community locations, and other places where migrant and seasonal farmworkers live, work, and gather. Plan, host, and facilitate stakeholder meetings with workers, employers, farm owners, social service providers, agricultural trade associations, and others. Explain available employment and training services and workers’ rights in language and terms that are accessible to farmworkers.
Advocate for Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers Advocate for access to employment services, training, referrals, career services, and other workforce resources. Inform workers of their rights and available complaint and referral processes. Receive, review, and monitor the employment-service and employment-related complai