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Program Manager - Employment & Training

Portland , Maine , United States | Employment Services | Full-time

Apply by: July 18, 2025

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Department of LaborJob Class Code:0784

Grade: 26/Supervisory

Salary: $59,716.80-$84,468.80/Annually

The Maine Department of Labor is now hiring a Program Manager to join the Maine Apprenticeship Program team! This is your chance to join a team of hardworking professionals who support the expansion of pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programming for businesses and career opportunities for job seekers across Maine.

If you enjoy working with the public and have enthusiastic energy to make a difference by connecting individuals with employers and a positive approach in assisting individuals gain the skillsets needed to be successful in the workforce, then this career is for you!

Primary responsibilities include:

The successful candidate will provide program oversight of programming and grant activities under the Maine Apprenticeship Program (MAP). Responsibilities include recommending program design, policies and procedures in compliance with laws, regulations and guidance; negotiating, developing, and modifying contracts with apprenticeship provider agencies; developing and managing annual performance goals, monitoring quality and outcomes of services; establishing continuous improvement measures; providing technical assistance on apprenticeship service requirements; training and supervising staff; and building collaborative relationships with employer representatives, subject matter experts, educators, chambers of commerce, industry associations and unions, and other partners to expand this industry driven workforce development solution.

Skills or knowledge required:

The person filling this position must have effective verbal and written communication skills, the ability to facilitate group discussions with diverse partners, and ability to assemble, analyze and present information to small and large groups. They will demonstrate solid teamwork skills, strong analytic skills, the ability to exercise independent judgment and work under strict timelines. Supervision is exercised over a team of MAP representatives. Excellent customer service is a must.

If you have education and/or managerial experience in these areas and are self-directed, well-organized, goal-oriented, able to adjust to changing demands in the workplace, don’t miss out on this great opportunity.

This position will be based at either the Portland, Augusta, Springvale or Lewiston MDOL/CareerCenter offices. Regular in-state and occasional out-of-state travel will be required.

Minimum qualifications:

An eight (8) year combination of education and/or experience demonstrating progressively responsible experience in developing and administering employment and training programs.

Preference will be given to those applicants:

+ Experience developing and executing project plans, grant management and staff training and supervision.

+ Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with education providers, businesses, employers, unions, and representative agencies.

+ Curriculum development

+ Excellent communication, management, and presentation skills.

+ Experience using Microsoft Office suite, data management systems, and virtual communications platforms such as MS Teams and Zoom

Contact information:

Questions about this position should be directed to [email protected]

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "Apply for this opening" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and copies of any transcripts or certifications you wish to have considered while evaluating your application. In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.

If you require a paper application, please download and print one here https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process or contact our office at 207-623-6700. Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with cover letter and resume before the closing date to Security & Employment Service Center, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, ME 04330 or faxed to 207-287-2018. Be sure title of the job you are applying for is included. Applications cannot be accepted after the posting closing date.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

+ Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. 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 ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costs for 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 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.09% for Confidential employees.

State employees are eligible for anextensive and highly competitive benefits package (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits) , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .

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

There's a job and then there's 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 you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Thinking about applying?

Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.