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Seasonal Office Support Specialist II<\/strong><\/p>\n

Location: 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA\u00a0<\/p>\n

Start Date:\u00a0 07\/13\/2026<\/p>\n

End Date: 10\/30\/2026<\/p>\n

Work Hours: 37.5 hrs\u00a0 per week<\/p>\n

# of positions: 2<\/p>\n

Please note, if you are selected for this position and will be working less than 90 days, the position will automatically revert to a short-term position.\u00a0Our short-term positions are not part of the salary scale that is advertised within this job posting. Should this position revert to a short-term seasonal position (less than 90 days), your salary rate will be discussed with you during the interview phase of the process.<\/p>\n

Who We Are<\/u><\/strong>:<\/u><\/p>\n

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts\u2019 environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. \u202f\u202fOur commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.<\/p>\n

Who We Are as an Employer:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.<\/p>\n

The Department of Conservation and Recreation\u2019s mission is to protect, promote and enhance our commonwealth of natural, cultural and recreational resources for the well-being of all. The DCR is steward to one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation which includes more than 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, skating rinks, trails, golf courses and parkways.\u202fDCR strives to be an exemplary leader in conservation and recreation. DCR\u2019s staff is passionate, dedicated, and continuously employs best practices that are informed by expertise, and creates a sense of place through carrying out the mission.<\/p>\n

\u00a0DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Seasonal Office Support Specialist II provides administrative and operational support to the DCR Finance Team during peak seasonal periods.<\/p>\n

Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Support the DCR Finance Office\u00a0in the processing of payments in the\u00a0new Massachusetts\u00a0state accounting system, Mosaic.\u00a0\u00a0In addition to basic accounting\u00a0functions, this position will involve\u00a0extensive online training for the new system.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Compile\u00a0and\u00a0maintain\u00a0data, files,\u00a0and\u00a0databases as assigned, using both Mosaic and\u00a0DCR Finance tracking systems.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Work with\u00a0and provide indirect supervision of the\u00a0budgeting and accounting\u00a0transactions performed by\u00a0one or more of the 37\u00a0DCR\u00a0field cost centers,\u00a0as assigned.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Provide support and\u00a0expertise\u00a0and create a collaborative relationship to\u00a0facilitate\u00a0overall agency operations and service delivery.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Respond to inquiries and provide information to internal and external contacts.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Communicate with fiscal staff regularly to ensure compliance with all state and agency fiscal policies and regulations.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Perform other duties as assigned<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

DCR seeks candidates with a variety of experiences and backgrounds. The preferred qualifications listed below describe the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are valuable for success in this role.<\/p>\n

Ability to\u00a0work independently and learn a new accounting system\u00a0with minimal supervision.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Familiarity with MMARS and\/or Mosaic is desirable; however, candidates with experience using comparable financial management systems are encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n

Knowledge\u00a0of Microsoft Office Suite software and ability to learn new systems.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ability to\u00a0communicate effectively,\u00a0multi-task,\u00a0prioritize, and collaborate in a fast-paced, team environment.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ability to prepare documents and reports accurately.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ability to follow guidelines and procedures.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Qualifications acquired will include<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Learning the new Massachusetts accounting system (Mosaic), learning the fiscal organization structure of DCR, learning \u00a0numerous states accounting processes, learning how to support a busy fiscal office environment.<\/p>\n

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Qualifications – External<\/strong><\/p>\n

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS;<\/p>\n

Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in administrative work experience or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below:<\/p>\n

Substitutions:
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I.\u00a0\u00a0 An Associate’s or higher degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n

II. An Associate’s or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.<\/p>\n

Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of two years of the required experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Comprehensive Benefits<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Want the specifics?\u00a0Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

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An Equal Opportunity \/ Affirmative Action Employer.\u00a0\u00a0Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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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. \u00a0Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)\u00a0may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. \u00a0We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_ch_employer_id":"12649","_ch_external_id":"11139877","_ch_location_state":"","_ch_location_city":"","_ch_is_ocr_job":"","_ch_expiration_date":"2026-08-01","_ch_apply_link":"https:\/\/monmouth.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/11139877\/share_preview"},"ch_stakeholder":[],"ch_class_year":[],"ch_job_category":[86],"ch_career_skill":[],"ch_industry":[59],"class_list":["post-41333","ch_job","type-ch_job","status-publish","hentry","ch_job_category-full-time","ch_industry-government-law-enforcement-public-policy"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job\/41333","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ch_job"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41333"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"ch_stakeholder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_stakeholder?post=41333"},{"taxonomy":"ch_class_year","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_class_year?post=41333"},{"taxonomy":"ch_job_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job_category?post=41333"},{"taxonomy":"ch_career_skill","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_career_skill?post=41333"},{"taxonomy":"ch_industry","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_industry?post=41333"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}