Seasonal Office Support Specialist II Location: 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA Start Date: 12/14/2026 End Date: 04/01/2027 Work Hours: 37.5 hrs per week # of positions: 3 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. Our 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. Who We Are: The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts' 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. Our 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. Who We Are as an Employer: 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. The Department of Conservation and Recreation's 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. DCR strives to be an exemplary leader in conservation and recreation. DCR's 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. DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Seasonal Office Support Specialist II provides administrative and operational support to the DCR Finance Team during peak seasonal periods. Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to: - Support the DCR Finance Office in the processing of payments in the new Massachusetts state accounting system, Mosaic. In addition to basic accounting functions, this position will involve extensive online training for the new system. - Compile and maintain data, files, and databases as assigned, using both Mosaic and DCR Finance tracking systems. - Work with and provide indirect supervision of the budgeting and accounting transactions performed by one or more of the 37 DCR field cost centers, as assigned. - Provide support and expertise and create a collaborative relationship to facilitate overall agency operations and service delivery. - Respond to inquiries and provide information to internal and external contacts. - Communicate with fiscal staff regularly to ensure compliance with all state and agency fiscal policies and regulations. Perform other duties as assigned. 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. - Ability to work independently and learn a new accounting system with minimal supervision. - Familiarity with MMARS and/or Mosaic is desirable; however, candidates with experience using comparable financial management systems are encouraged to apply. - Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software and ability to learn new systems. - Ability to communicate effectively, multi-task, prioritize, and collaborate in a fast-paced, team environment. - Ability to prepare documents and reports accurately. - Ability to follow guidelines and procedures. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. 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: Substitutions: I. 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. 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. Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of two years of the required experience. 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. Job: Administrative ServicesOrganization: Department of Conservation & Recreation Title: Seasonal Long Term Office Support Specialist II Winter 26/27 (Finance) Location: Massachusetts-10 Park Plaza Requisition ID: 260007JV
