Career Center Consultant - Limited Period

State of Maine • Augusta, ME

5d • $21 - $29 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Maine Department of Labor’s Bureau of Employment Services is seeking a limited-period CareerCenter Consultant – Apprenticeship Navigator (through Summer 2027) to support statewide workforce development initiatives. This position plays a critical role in expanding access to apprenticeship and workforce opportunities across Maine. The Apprenticeship Navigator will focus on improving access for racial, ethnic, and tribal communities that have been disproportionately impacted by barriers to employment, housing, and education. The Apprenticeship Navigator will lead outreach, engagement, and workforce navigation efforts to connect individuals to employment, training, and apprenticeship opportunities. This role requires strong community engagement, collaboration with workforce partners, and the ability to guide individuals through career pathways. Statewide travel is required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of job search strategies and workforce placement techniques
• Ability to assess individual skills, interests, and career goals
• Interviewing, counseling, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build trust, communicate effectively, and work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Customer Service: Commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of customers
• Accountability: Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and take ownership of work
• Planning and Organization: Ability to organize tasks, set goals, and adapt to changing priorities

Nice To Haves

• Lived experience in, or demonstrated experience supporting, racial, ethnic, or tribal communities
• Experience in workforce development, employer engagement, or community-based services
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual platforms
• Experience working with employers and community partners

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach and build relationships with racial, ethnic, and tribal communities through community organizations, schools, tribal entities, and service providers
• Provide career counseling, vocational assessments, and individualized guidance
• Connect individuals to employment, training, and apprenticeship opportunities, including Registered and Pre-Apprenticeship programs
• Develop customized employment and training plans
• Deliver workshops and group sessions on workforce readiness topics
• Share labor market information with job seekers
• Track participant engagement and outcomes using data management systems
• Collaborate with employers to identify workforce needs and facilitate job placements

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 12 days of sick leave
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
• Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
• Health Insurance Premium Credit (Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
• Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
• Retirement Plan (State contributes 14.11% of employee's pay towards MainePERS)
• Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for all employees welcoming a child
• Additional, unpaid leave may also be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed