Research Assistant MSEA-B

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking a highly organized and motivated individual to fill a full-time (40 hours/week) Program Assistant position to assist the Director of the Civil Rights Team Project. The Civil Rights Team Project is a school-based program that engages students in working to create safe, welcoming, and respectful school communities for people of all identities. The position works out of our office in Augusta, but may require occasional travel, sometimes overnight. The ideal candidate will be organized and efficient, detail-oriented, and passionate about the opportunity to further the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in education through this unique program. They must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as an appreciation for the sensitive and often challenging nature of civil rights issues. They will learn new systems quickly, take initiative, use independent judgement, and manage multiple tasks concurrently. Experience with detailed record-keeping and databases is a plus, as well as comfort and flexibility in working with different technologies. Typical duties include: Serving as the primary contact between schools and our office in Augusta and assisting the Director in providing programming and support for participating schools; · Collecting information and updating databases and office records; · Organizing and coordinating logistics (including travel and lodging arrangements) and prepping materials for meetings, trainings, and conference events; · Responding to participant requests for information and general assistance; · Assisting in the research and development of civil rights-related content for use in schools; · Reviewing, editing, formatting, and finalizing communications and documents for sharing with participating schools and the public; · Developing and recommending methods to improve existing work practices, including strategies for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion; · Other duties as assigned and needed.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
experience, training, or demonstrated ability in providing office and administrative support
proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Program and Google Suite/Workspace products
ability to adopt and adapt new technologies
a demonstrated commitment to the values of the Civil Rights Team Project

Nice To Haves

a keen eye for design and work experience specifically related to schools and/or civil rights issues

Responsibilities

Serving as the primary contact between schools and our office in Augusta and assisting the Director in providing programming and support for participating schools
Collecting information and updating databases and office records
Organizing and coordinating logistics (including travel and lodging arrangements) and prepping materials for meetings, trainings, and conference events
Responding to participant requests for information and general assistance
Assisting in the research and development of civil rights-related content for use in schools
Reviewing, editing, formatting, and finalizing communications and documents for sharing with participating schools and the public
Developing and recommending methods to improve existing work practices, including strategies for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion
Other duties as assigned and needed.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance – 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%-100% of employee-only premiums ($9,893.52-$11,057.52 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.