Job Details

#JobUpND

Department: Fargo Workforce Center
Salary: $21.79 per hour (non-exempt)
Status: Full-Time Temporary Position up to 40hrs/wk, may qualify for ACA Benefits
Location: Fargo, ND (on-site)

Join Job Service North Dakota as an Employment Advisor and make a meaningful impact on our great state! Guided by our core values to be Purposeful, Respectful, Collaborative, and Loyal, we're seeking a passionate professional to support our mission in Meeting Workforce Needs .

This is a temporary position that plays a vital role in our agency's daily operations. While not part of the state's classified system, it may be eligible for limited benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance, and participation in the state retirement plan (based on hours worked).

Summary of Work

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on people's lives? Do you have the skills and determination to identify and help individuals overcome barriers to job placement and career development? If so, join our team as an Employment Advisor, where you will play a vital role in supporting and guiding job seekers on their career journey.

In this role, you will work in our Resource Area, assessing customers' employment needs and providing services such as resume assistance, cover letter guidance, interview preparation, skill-building, and Labor Market information. You will assist customers in navigating Job Service's website and other job search platforms, while also helping clients explore career options, conducting outreach to targeted populations, and leading educational workshops. Additionally, you will build community relationships by participating in job fairs, delivering presentations, and collaborating with local organizations and workforce services.

A key focus of this role is supporting individuals who face barriers to employment, such as those whose first language is not English or those who are unfamiliar or uncomfortable with technology. Being bilingual is highly beneficial, as it enables you to effectively assist non-English speakers and ensure they can access the resources and services they need. Equally important is your ability to demonstrate patience, understanding, and empathy to create a welcoming and supportive environment for individuals facing significant barriers to gaining employment.

If you are driven by the desire to make a meaningful difference and are passionate about empowering others to achieve their career aspirations, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this position, you must have the following experience/education combination:

• A high school diploma or equivalent and
• at least four years of related work

Related work experience typically includes performing administrative, customer, or employment services, receiving and analyzing information, determining available solution(s).

Related college-level course work may be substituted for the work experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Employment Advisors possess a diverse set of skills to effectively support job seekers in their career development and job search efforts. The preferred candidate will have outstanding customer service skills, communication and listening skills, assessment skills, attention to detail, as well as the ability to create a supportive and inclusive environment where all clients can feel valued and understood, regardless of their background, skillset, experiences, and perspectives. Must be comfortable working in Microsoft Products to include Word, Excel and Outlook, eager to lend a helping hand and working one-on-one with clients, find enjoyment in problem-solving to meet individual needs, and providing comprehensive employment support. Proficiency in a second language is advantageous for this role, as it involves frequent interaction with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt

More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team memberswith a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.

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Application Procedures

All application material must be received online through the ND PeopleSoft System on or before 11:59 p.m. CST on the closing date and must include:

• Resume (must clearly explain how you meet the minimum qualifications)
  • Indicate beginning and ending dates of employment or years served in the role
  • Indicate type of education, if applicable (e.g., Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's and area of study)
• Cover letter
• Copy of college transcript (if applicable)
• Three professional references

Scoring Process:

Our hiring process is designed to be fair, transparent, and focused on your qualifications. Applications will be scored based on a 100-point candidate questionnaire. Final scores determine which qualified applicants advance to the interview stage.

Applicants claiming ND veteran's preference must submit documentation proving their ND residency and eligibility under North Dakota Century Code 37-19.1 to be awarded veterans' preference points. Refer to for required documentation to upload.

How to Strengthen Your Application:

• Take your time when answering application questions. Provide detailed but concise responses that clearly show how your skills and experience align with the role.
• Prepare thoughtful responses to open-ended (essay) questions, using specific examples. These are personally scored by the hiring team.
• Ensure your resume is detailed, accurate, and up-to-date. The Human Resource team uses your resume to confirm you meet minimum qualifications.
• Applicants are encouraged to provide genuine responses that accurately reflect their own skills, experience, education, and background when completing their application. The use of AI tools to generate answers should be limited to ensure responses are authentic.

Tips for Interview Preparation:

• Review JobsND.com to learn about our agency, who we serve, and the impact of our work. This knowledge will strengthen both your application responses and interview.
• Listen to The Job Pod , our agency podcast, for practical insights on job-search and career topics.
• Practice with Big Interview , our online platform that provides expert coaching, mock interviews, and tailored practice questions.
• Reach out if you have questions about the role or our agency-we want you to feel informed and confident.

For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact Raeann Schmitcke, Human Resource Officer, at ...@nd.gov or 701-###-####. TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-800-###-####.

Job Service North Dakota does not provide sponsorships.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.