Contracted Student Intern- Office of the Chief of Staff

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the application of culturally linguistically appropriate services (CLAS) to key projects.
• Research CLAS resources.
• Assist in development and conducting of needs assessments.
• Review varied sources to establish baseline metrics and develop performance metrics.
• Assist in development tools and resources for the central office and the field based on results of needs assessments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with a diverse population.
• Ability to gather and summarize information, and to write effectively.
• Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.

Period of Service

May 26, 2026 through September 04, 2026

Additional Information

• Benefits are unavailable with the exception of sick leave accruals.
• All employees will be paid on a biweekly basis and must have direct deposit.
• The salary for this position is $19-$27 an hour.
• Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Days Off: Saturday and Sunday

The Department of Mental Health assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights and supports mental health training and research.

Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.