The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Branch is one of the state’s largest employers with over 46,000 employees, 11 secretariats, and 70 agencies. The Investigations Center of Expertise (COE) is part of the legal unit of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Human Resources Division and is comprised of investigators who investigate most HR-related complaints under Commonwealth policies across Executive Branch departments. These policies include discrimination, sexual harassment, workplace violence, domestic violence/sexual assault/stalking, and retaliation.

The COE operates as an unbiased, internal investigations unit. COE Investigators conduct thorough, impartial investigations in a timely manner to assist in maintaining a safe and productive workplace. The skills acquired through this internship will translate to outside investigative work as well as legal work in the employment and labor law sector and beyond.

Position: Summer Intern

The COE is hiring interns to work as part of the investigations unit from June 1 to August 15, 2025. COE Summer Interns will join the 12-member COE team. Responsibilities include:

Monitoring complaint filings and performing intake on incoming complaints.Assisting investigators with all aspects of workplace investigations, including interviewing and gathering evidence. Writing interview summaries and investigative reports.Communicating with Agency Human Resource Business Partners.Working in a team environment.Attending team meetings and engaging in group discussions.Handling confidential information.

Assisting the Director with tasks or research related to the unit, as necessary.

Summer interns will gain hands-on experience in each stage of the investigation process. This position may be of particular interest to those interested in pursuing a career in labor and employment law or government work. Please note that our unit works a hybrid schedule (remote and in-person).

Summer internships are unpaid; however, candidates are welcome to pursue course credit or apply for a grant for government work.

If interested, please create an account on the MassCareers website https://www.mass.gov/find-your-career-at-the-commonwealth and locate the posting. You can filter your search to HRD and use Internship as your keyword. Please attach a resume and a cover letter to your application.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Branch is one of the state’s largest employers with over 46,000 employees, 11 secretariats, and 70 agencies. The Investigations Center of Expertise (COE) is part of the legal unit of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Human Resources Division and is comprised of investigators who investigate most HR-related complaints under Commonwealth policies across Executive Branch departments. These policies include discrimination, sexual harassment, workplace violence, domestic violence/sexual assault/stalking, and retaliation.

The COE operates as an unbiased, internal investigations unit. COE Investigators conduct thorough, impartial investigations in a timely manner to assist in maintaining a safe and productive workplace. The skills acquired through this internship will translate to outside investigative work as well as legal work in the employment and labor law sector and beyond.

Position: Summer Intern

The COE is hiring interns to work as part of the investigations unit from June 1 to August 15, 2025. COE Summer Interns will join the 12-member COE team. Responsibilities include:

Monitoring complaint filings and performing intake on incoming complaints.Assisting investigators with all aspects of workplace investigations, including interviewing and gathering evidence. Writing interview summaries and investigative reports.Communicating with Agency Human Resource Business Partners.Working in a team environment.Attending team meetings and engaging in group discussions.Handling confidential information.

Assisting the Director with tasks or research related to the unit, as necessary.

Summer interns will gain hands-on experience in each stage of the investigation process. This position may be of particular interest to those interested in pursuing a career in labor and employment law or government work. Please note that our unit works a hybrid schedule (remote and in-person).

Summer internships are unpaid; however, candidates are welcome to pursue course credit or apply for a grant for government work.

If interested, please create an account on the MassCareers website https://www.mass.gov/find-your-career-at-the-commonwealth and locate the posting. You can filter your search to HRD and use Internship as your keyword. Please attach a resume and a cover letter to your application.

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

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