Review Vacancy
TitleProject Coordinator (Hourly) - Rochester
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $37.58 to $47.53 Hourly
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor’s degree or higher and four years of experience providing assistance, direction or support to improve, protect, and preserve the rights of workers and/or immigrants, or assisting clients in understanding and participating in public or private programs. The experience must include some involvement in public education, communications, or community outreach activities. A masters’ degree may substitute for two years of the experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Spanish language proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing.
• Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.
Duties Description STANDARD DUTIES:
As Project Coordinator, you would serve as a liaison for the Department of Labor, agricultural employers, immigrant workers and advocacy groups. The incumbent will:
• Serve as a liaison with farmers and develop and conduct workshops to enhance farmers’ understanding of their responsibilities under state and federal laws, rules and regulations
• Provide support to farmers in their need for qualified farm workers and their participation in the H-2A or similar guest worker program.
• Assist in the processing of H-2A & H-2B job order applications from NYS employers.
• Work in partnership with Department of Labor programs to identify and implement measures to be more responsive to the needs of employers in the agricultural industry.
• Serve as a liaison with immigrant workers and related advocacy groups to ensure equitable access to Department programs, services, and facilities.
• Develop and conduct workshops to enhance immigrants’ understanding of their rights under state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Participate in meetings and community events to furnish and obtain information related to immigrant workers issues and concerns, with an emphasis in the agricultural industry.
• Work in partnership with Department of Labor programs to identify and implement measures to be more responsive to the needs of immigrant workers.
• Promote the use of all DOL programs and services with an emphasis in protecting the rights, safety and dignity of immigrant workers.
• Prepare reports and memoranda outlining immigrant needs and concerns, describing the department’s outreach activities, and analyzing and evaluating outcomes.
• Maintain involvement with Department programs in the investigation of allegations of Labor Law violations related to immigrant workers.
• educate the public about what labor trafficking is, how to identify trafficking victims, and the U & T-Visa programs.
• Supervise and train Immigrant Workers’ Specialist 1, grade 18’s as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov
Address
Street New York State Department of Labor
Harriman State Campus, Building 12, Room 561
Notes on ApplyingCandidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Department of Labor is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.
To be considered for this position, interested applicants should e-mail a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format to labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov. Please include the title, location and vacancy ID# 85651 you are applying for in the subject line of your e-mail. Failure to do so may result in the delay of processing your application.