EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVE

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

State of California's Employment Development Department seeks an Outreach Worker for Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers (MSFW) to engage farmworkers, employers, and community organizations. The role supports education on regulations, provides employment referrals, and conducts field visits under a hybrid schedule.

A valid driver's license and Spanish fluency are required, with an emphasis on detailed reporting. Travel may be required and telework is available at the department's discretion.

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish required; fluency exam mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Engage with farmworkers, employers, agencies, and community-based organizations.
• Promote EDD programs and services; conduct employer field visits to educate on regulations and work conditions.
• Perform CalJOBS registrations, case notes, resume aid, and document monthly reports.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Job description

Job Posting:Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Outreach (MSFW)

Employment Development Department

JC-535725 -

JC-535725 - Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Outreach (MSFW)
EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVE

$4,055.00 - $6,310.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/14/2026

THIS IS A BILINGUAL - SPANISH POSITION; MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A BILINGUAL - SPANISH FLUENCY EXAMINATION.

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.

Migrant and Seasonal Farm Worker (MSFW) Outreach Worker (OW) will work with farmworkers, employers, agencies and community based organizations. The OW will promote the programs and services the Employment Development Department (EDD) offers. Employer field visits are conducted to educate employers on regulations and appropriate work conditions. OW will conduct employer field visits to ensure employers are in compliance with the Department of Labor (DOL) laws and regulations. The OW will take appropriate action to correct issues of non‑compliance in addition to record complaints/concerns of the MSFW's.

OW provides customer service in offering avenues for training and/or employment referrals. The OW will work with partners to provide supportive services and resources. The OW will work with a diverse groups. The OW will conduct CalJOBS? registration, record services, enter case notes and assist with resume building. The OW will conduct presentations at community based organizations and participate in job and resource fairs. The OW works as a mobile office providing services within the EDD umbrella such as Disability, Unemployment Insurance and Paid Family Leave. The OW will log detailed monthly reports, and at the end of each month. Provide a detailed report of the services provided and related contacts made.

This is a bilingual Spanish position and you must be able to read, write and speak Spanish.

Per SB 1100, this position requires a valid Driver's License.

EDD employees will be required to report to their headquarters office on their assigned in-office days. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.

All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time. Specific telework arrangements may be discussed in more detail with the respective hiring manager. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the EDD’s policies.

Travel may be required with this position.

Position located at 2901 50th Street, Sacramento, CA 95817.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

In state travel - May be required to travel for training or to work at other Workforce Services locations. Must be able and willing to work outdoors.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVE

Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Outreach (MSFW)

Classification:

EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVE $4,055.00 - $4,837.00A $4,390.00 - $5,495.00B $5,041.00 - $6,310.00C New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Week:

Monday - Friday

Department Information

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.

Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov

• The position(s) require(s) fluency in the Spanish language. If the State of California does not have a current record documenting your fluency in this language, you will be required to successfully pass an approved language fluency test prior to being hired.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working in a team environment.
• Desire to help people.
• Ability to use tact and good judgment while communicating and working with customers, co-workers, management, and other government agency representatives.
• Experience with making oral presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Experience working in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Experience in developing statistical data and evaluating results.
• Ability to identify a problem and evaluate alternatives in order to make a recommendation or decision.
• Ability to plan, organize, and adapt to changing assignments and priorities, and to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel or similar software programs
• Knowledge of Migrant or Seasonal Farm workers (MSFW) and farm worker rights.

Statement of Qualifications Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required.To be considered for the position, applicants must submit an SOQ along with their application. The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, and skills qualifies you for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SOQs must have both first and last name and be no more than two (2) pages in length. The SOQ must specifically address the following questions in the order listed below and each response must be numbered to clearly indicate which question you are responding to:

• Provide examples or experiences that demonstrate your ability to work independently and how you kept management informed.
• Provide examples of your knowledge of Migrant or Seasonal Farm workers (MSFW) and farm worker rights.
• Describe your ideas about how to best network within the community of monolingual Spanish speakers. Include any experience you have with involvement in the Spanish-speaking community.
• This Outreach position requires a high degree of detail oriented reporting. How do you keep organized and prioritize multiple assignments while ensuring that all deadlines are met?

Hiring Unit Contact:
Billy Thomas
[phone]
[e-mail]

EEO Officer
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California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.