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Summer Intern - Child Support - Western Region - Springfield

CompanyCommonwealth of Massachusetts
LocationSpringfield
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 5, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The candidate will support the Western Region Case Management team by assisting with various projects and interfacing with customers. Core duties include working collaboratively, providing administrative support guided by supervisors, assisting with a comprehensive file room project, and helping with customer-facing aspects.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
442
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
MassDEP serves the Commonwealth by protecting natural resource areas that involve water, land and air. MassDEP is responsible for ensuring clean air and water, safe management and recycling of solid and hazardous wastes, timely cleanup of hazardous waste sites and spills, and the preservation of wetlands and coastal resources. MassDEP enforces environmental laws, provides technical assistance to cities and towns, issues permits and licenses for activities near sensitive resources, inspects contaminated site cleanups, and partners with other federal and state agencies, municipal officials and environmental stakeholders.
About the Role

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

 

Bureau/Division Overview

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.

 

Position Summary

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.

Core Responsibilities

  • 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

 

 

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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.

 

 

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!

 

 

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%25 of the job requirements.  We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Key Skills
Attention To DetailConfidentialityFlexibilityTask ManagementTechnology ComfortPublic Service InterestCollaboration
Categories
Government & Public SectorSocial ServicesAdministrativeLegal
Benefits
Employee Benefits and Rewards