Workforce Development Program Coordinator Public Service Coordinator II

Augusta, ME - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 11196 - 12514

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

If you are a current State of Maine employee you must complete your application through the internal application process (Find Jobs Report). Please apply using your PRISM account. If you are on Seasonal Leave and do not have access to PRISM contact your local Human Resources representative for application information.

Department of Labor - State Workforce Board (SWB)

Job Class Code:CA29
Grade: 29 (Confidential)
Salary: $68993 - $97635 (Annually)
Location: Augusta

Opening Date: December 22 2025

Closing Date:January 8 2026

The Workforce Development Program Coordinator is a key member of the State Workforce Development Board team. The Program Coordinator works directly with the Executive Director the Board and other staff to carry out Board strategies for improving Maines workforce development system.

The Program Coordinator work involves researching workforce program best practices and recommending policy operations and rule changes that would improve Maines workforce system. Interpersonal communications are critical as the person in this position will interact regularly with leaders from businesses labor organizations the legislature and both non-profit and government agencies. At times interactions are as fellow members of working groups other times interactions involve coordinating stakeholder groups or Board subcommittees.

The Program Coordinator will prepare reports rules and legislation based on best practices and direction from the Board. Presentations may be made on workforce matters at Board meetings subcommittee meetings and legislative hearings.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Knowledge of the public workforce development system.
Experience in researching organizing and presenting complex issues to a wide variety of audiences.
Excellent interpersonal skills and experience coordinating stakeholders or working groups.
Experience with effective public communications such as through written reports or oral testimony.
Experience with agency rulemaking policy development and the legislative process.

Qualifications:

A seven-year combination of education and experience in workforce development government relations or other subject area that demonstrates the profile above.

Questions about the Workforce Development Program Coordinator position can be directed to Christopher Quint Director of the State Workforce Development Board at .

No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:

Work-Life Fit Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays 85%-95%of employee-only premiums ($11196.96 - $12514.32 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employees pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA or 18.91% for Confidential employees.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.

If youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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Required Experience:

If you are a current State of Maine employee you must complete your application through the internal application process (Find Jobs Report). Please apply using your PRISM account. If you are on Seasonal Leave and do not have access to PRISM contact your local Human Resources representative for appli...