Postdoctoral Research Associate

PLANNING & RESEARCH ASSOCIATE I LIMITED PERIOD Opening Date: September 01, 2026 Closing Date: End of the day September 15, 2026 Location: Augusta Position Number: 00500-1035 Position Type: Limited Period - Full Time Class Code: 0039 Grade: 20 (Professional/Technical Unit) Salary: $20.68 - $28.88 Per Hour BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: The primary purpose of this position is to recruit AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) to staff positions at the government, community and educational sites that are under the umbrella of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry's (DACF) Ending Hunger Corps. This is a fundamental program in Maine's legislative initiative to end hunger in Maine by 2030. This position is responsible for developing and coordinating recruitment and Member activities for Ending Hunger Corps. This includes work in functional areas such as recruitment, examination, position description writing, monitoring those recruited in order to ensure compliance and program impact, and the processing of data and forms pertinent to the Ending Hunger Corps program compliance with AmeriCorps requirements. Travel throughout the state for recruitment events and Member supervision is required. This position will also supervise volunteers and volunteer groups and be a visible presence among the community. It will monitor volunteer services to ensure that information received is current and accurate. It will also participate in annual program review and analysis. For questions specific to the position, please contact Kim Lengert at: View email address on click.appcast.io MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A six (6) year combination of education, training, and/or experience providing knowledge of the principles of research and planning. Preference will be given to candidates who have worked in volunteer services. Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions. Company Culture & Employer Brand: 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 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 ($12,213.60-$14,369.04 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 ($365.28 annual value). Retirement Plan - The State of Maine contributes 14.06% 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 forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days #J-18808-Ljbffr