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/Attention applicants: Do not apply for this position via the MassCareers website. Your application will not be received. / To apply, follow the link belowto the Attorney General’s Office direct application page.* * https://ago-ma.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_Welcome.ASP/ / Intake Coordinator Public Protection & Advocacy Bureau Civil Rights Division The Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General is looking for a highly motivated individual to serve as an Intake Coordinator in the Civil Rights Division. The successful candidate will be strongly committed to the mission of the Division, which is to protect and advance the constitutional and statutory civil rights and liberties of residents and visitors to the Commonwealth. The Division works to prevent and remedy discrimination on the basis of protected characteristics in order to ensure equal opportunity and safeguard constitutional rights for all. The Division is particularly committed to serving vulnerable and historically marginalized individuals through community-informed, culturally and linguistically appropriate, and data-driven legal advocacy. We strive for equity, underscoring the importance of intersectionality and racial justice. Primary Duties: The Intake Coordinator will be responsible for a wide range of duties to assist the Division in investigating and resolving civil rights violations, including some paralegal duties. Primary responsibilities will include: · Maintaining and overseeing systems for the Division to receive and process constituent complaints, including extensive work with intake database and spreadsheets; · Screening and evaluating constituent complaints and following up with constituents, as necessary; · Investigating and mediating complaints, independently and with case teams; · Providing investigative and litigation support to attorneys on civil rights investigations and litigation; · Participating in outreach events, including trainings and public presentations; · Networking with community organizations and governmental agencies; · Creating and updating Division brochures and written materials; · Researching issues of interest to the Division; · Responding to public records requests and other informational inquiries; and · Performing other duties, as needed. Position Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt Salary: $54,885 _To apply for this position_: *Please visit the Employment and Recruitment Portal of the Attorney General’s Office at: https://ago-ma.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_Welcome.ASPand apply directly. *Applications submitted via MassCareers website are not received. You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position. The application deadline is June 7, 2024. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We will gladly assist applicants in need of an accommodation. For assistance, contact the Human Resources Division at (617) 963-2041. Do not select MassCareers “apply online” option to apply for this position. Applications submitted via this MassCareers website are not received by our Office. __ Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to: Rose Woods, Administrative Assistant Civil Rights Division (617) 963-2345 Position requirements include: · Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; · Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the Division; · Demonstrated connection to the people and communities we serve; · Proficient organizational skills and attention to detail; · Ability to manage multiple long- and short-term tasks and projects, simultaneously and under deadlines; · Ability to interact and communicate with others effectively, including an ability to build rapport with people of diverse ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds; · Ability to convey information and communicate clearly and effectively in different settings, including on the phone, in person, in writing, and in public presentations; · Ability to gather and analyze information through conversations and research and to summarize such information and analysis, verbally and in writing; · Ability to work independently and as part of a team; · Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office. Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, or other languagesis strongly preferred. Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions. /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./ Do not select MassCareers “apply online” option. Any automated message generated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts MassCareers website does not apply to posted positions at the Attorney General’s Office. You must apply directly at: *www.mass.gov/ago/employment.* *Job: Unclassified *Organization: Office of the Attorney General *Title: *INTAKE COORDINATOR * Location: *Massachusetts-Boston-1 Ashburton Place Requisition ID: 240005JM