Human Resources Intern | 2025 Treasury Summer Internship Program

About the Office of the Massachusetts State Treasurer and Receiver General (“Treasury”)

Our mission is to manage and safeguard the State's public deposits and investments through sound business practices for the exclusive benefits of our citizens, and perform these duties with integrity, excellence, and leadership. Additionally, we strive to provide economic opportunity, stability, and security for every Massachusetts resident.

We are committed to excellence in recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse and qualified individuals. We value the culture of diversity and professionalism in the workplace, and strongly believe that our workforce should reflect our community. 

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We’re Looking for Someone:

• Enrolled in an Undergraduate, Master’s or MBA degree program. A focus in Human Resources or Organization Management is a plus.
• Strong verbal and writing skills.
• Possess a demonstrated ability to work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform duties professionally with discretion and confidentiality as needed.
• Ability to work as a strong team member in addition to working independently when needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.

Human Resources Communication Intern Responsibilities:

• Assist in creating engaging and informative content for various HR communications, including newsletters, emails, and announcements.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with organizational values.
• Manage and update internal communication channels such as intranet and external site.
• Contribute ideas to enhance the visual and interactive appeal of internal communications.
• Support the planning and execution of employee engagement events, activities, and initiatives.
• Encourage employee participation and feedback to continuously improve engagement strategies.
• Assist in managing HR-related social media accounts and contribute to content creation for these platforms.
• Stay informed about emerging trends in digital communication and propose innovative strategies.
• Work closely with HR team members to ensure effective communication of HR policies, programs, and initiatives.
• Coordinate with different departments to gather information and insights for communication purposes.

Human Resources General Intern Responsibilities:

• Support Onboarding and Orientation by providing engaging and personal onboarding experience.
• Work closely with individual members of the HR team on designing, preparing, executing, delivering employee program and engagement initiatives.
• Contribute to evaluating, developing and enhancing company policies as necessary.
• Research and propose new areas of employee training needs.
• Gather and compile data related to recruitment, retention, and employee programming.
• Contribute to the Human Resources Department’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI&B) strategic plan goals.

Other Responsibilities:

• Assist in general office duties, such as typing, scanning, filing, etc.
• Other HR duties as assigned.
• Completing ad-hoc projects as needed

Qualifications:

• Excellent oral and written communications skills;
• Strong organizational skills and work ethic;
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously;
• Ability to handle confidential information in a responsible and sensitive manner; and
• Proficient in using graphic design & illustration software and Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within teams

Program Benefits:

• Professional Development: Gain valuable hands-on experience in a HR work setting.
• Mentorship: Work closely with seasoned HR professionals who will provide guidance, support, and mentorship to help you succeed in your role and future career endeavors.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals across various departments, expanding your network within the agency and gaining insights into different facets working in public service.
• Future Opportunities: Open doors to potential future opportunities within the organization, as successful completion of the internship may lead to consideration for permanent roles or extended responsibilities.

Application:

We are committed to advancing the experience of students in the workplace. To be considered for an internship with the Executive Office, you must submit the following:

• Complete the application form via MassCareers

Work Schedule:

The internship program will allow you to work Monday through Friday (except for holidays) for a minimum of 15 hours to a maximum of 37.5 hours a work week from June to August over a 10-week timeframe. You must also be able to travel to the Boston Office location a minimum of 1-2 times a week based on your work schedule.

Compensation:

The hourly pay for high school interns will be $18/hour ($2,100/intern); for undergraduate interns $20/hour ($2,700/intern); for graduate interns $22/hour ($3,300/intern).

Please note that the exact schedule will be determined after a discussion with the direct supervisor.