Maine State Monitor Advocate - Dir Labor Outreach & Education

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 farm workers 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 farm workers throughout Maine.

About the Position The State Monitor Advocate will monitor MDOL programs serving migrant and seasonal farm workers 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 Career Centers, agricultural employers, farm labor contractors, farm worker 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 Career Center services provided to migrant and seasonal farm workers 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 Career Center offices, programs, records, policies, and practices affecting migrant and seasonal farm worker 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 farm worker 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 Career Center staff and Department management.

Conduct Outreach and Field Activities Develop and implement statewide outreach strategies designed to reach migrant and seasonal farm workers who may not otherwise access the Career Center system.

Partner with the Migrant and Seasonal Farm worker Outreach Worker on outreach to farms, agricultural worksites, worker housing/camps, community locations, and other places where migrant and seasonal farm workers 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 farm workers.

Advocate for Migrant and Seasonal Farm workers 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 complaint system to ensure compliance with federal law.

Identify recurring or systemic problems affecting migrant and seasonal farm workers and recommend policy, procedural, or operational improvements.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the National Farm worker Jobs Program and other organizations representing or serving farm workers.

Monitor Agricultural Recruitment and Employment Services Monitor the state Agricultural Recruitment System and agricultural job-order clearance activities.

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