Summer Intern - Child Support - Western Region - Springfield

Agency Overview

The Department of Revenue's core mission is to collect the revenues required to support the business of the Commonwealth, to make a difference in the lives of children by enforcing the financial responsibilities of parenthood, and to assist Massachusetts cities and towns in sound and efficient fiscal management. Our vision is to conduct our operations in a manner that inspires public confidence in government by administering and enforcing tax, child support and municipal finance laws in ways that are innovative, customer-focused, and transparent.

The mission of the Department of Revenue’s Child Support Services Division is to enhance the well‑being of children by partnering with parents and caregivers to meet the financial needs of the family. Effective child support services are an essential part of the larger effort by the Commonwealth and the federal government to promote families' economic self‑sufficiency.

DOR/CSS’s core functions are to establish parentage, and establish, enforce and modify child support and health insurance orders. Much of our success depends on collaborations with a wide variety of state agencies and private entities.

The candidate will work in support of the Western Region, in particular, the Case Management team and will have the opportunity to assist the Case Management team with various projects and to interface with customers.

• Work collaboratively in a professional manner in an office environment
• Provide administrative support to the Case Management team guided by the Regional Deputy Director and the Case Management Supervisors
• Assist with a comprehensive file room project
• Provide assistance to the customer facing aspects of the Regional Case Management team

• Ability to follow directions and stay on task independently with attention to detail
• Exhibit comfort with technology in an office environment
• Understand the importance of confidentiality
• Show flexibility to handle multiple tasks
• Have an interest in public service work

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Please see Preferred Qualifications.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements.

We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.