Career Center Consultant

Want to make a difference in people’s lives? The Maine Department of Labor’s Bureau of Employment Services is seeking a limited-period Career Center 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.

• 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.

• Applicants must demonstrate competency in the following areas:
• 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.
• Preference will be given to those applicants demonstrating:
• 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.

Demonstrates expertise in workforce development and community engagement, with a focus on connecting diverse populations to apprenticeship and training opportunities. Proficient in career counseling, planning, and utilizing data management systems to track outcomes.

• Microsoft Office
• Virtual Platforms