Temporary Program Coordinator, Fair Labor Division

Temporary Program Coordinator (6-Month Position)

Public Protection & Advocacy Bureau/Fair Labor Division

Attorney General Maura Healey is looking for a highly motivated person to join her team as Temporary Program Coordinator in the Attorney General’s Fair Labor Division.

Duties and Responsibilities: The Fair Labor Division investigates and enforces the Massachusetts wage and hour and other laws governing fair labor standards under Chapters 149 and 151 of the Massachusetts General Laws and related regulations. As an integral aspect of its enforcement activities, the Fair Labor Division issues citations and collects funds for restitution of unpaid wages and civil penalties.

The Temporary Program Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the Division’s citation issuance and wage recovery program, with responsibility for the issuance of all citations; processing and accounting for all funds collected by the Division for unpaid wages and penalties; requesting, accounting for, and disbursing payments to workers; tracking and monitoring settlement agreement payments; locating and communicating with workers to verify addresses for disbursement of funds collected as restitution for unpaid wages; preparing detailed financial reports; and maintaining a comprehensive database to record and track all money being held for workers.

Responsibilities also include performing bookkeeping using computerized case management systems, word processing, and Excel record keeping; maintaining records; database management; filing; project management; handling telephone inquiries from the public relative to wage enforcement and labor standards by providing information (over the telephone or in writing); making agency referrals, or sending out complaint forms and form letters; data entry using computerized case management system and word processing; and other duties related to the work of the Division.

This position requires extensive communication with other members of the Division’s staff. Applicants should possess an ability to work successfully independently, as well as part of a team, and to perform the required work under deadlines imposed by law and internal policy. Additionally, the position requires the ability to identify issues, problem solve, and develop and implement systems to ensure that the enforcement activities and wage and penalty recoveries of the Division are achieved.

When applying for this position, you will be asked to provide a cover letter and resume.

The deadline through which you may apply to this posting is June 2, 2017.

Position Type: This is a full-time temporary contract position for six months beginning in July.

Compensation: $20.00/hour. This is a non-benefitted position with paid sick time.

Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to:
Lori Swanson, Administrative Assistant

Fair Labor Division

(617) 963-2126

The Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As the representative of the Commonwealth and its residents, the Attorney General’s Office strives to ensure that those working in our office reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. The Office encourages applicants from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to apply for positions.

Job Qualifications:
Position Requirements: Applicants must have at least: (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, or public administration, the major duties of which involved program management, program administration, program coordination, programs planning and/or program analysis, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:
A bachelor’s or higher degree with a major in business administration, business management, or public administration may be substituted for the required experience.

A bachelor’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.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference for bilingual applicants. We seek an individual committed to working in the public interest. We seek an individual who possesses excellent word processing and computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office; strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently; attention to detail; and an understanding of the importance of working as part of a team. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve.