Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Investigation & Enforcement Division Intern | 2026 Treasury Summer Internship Program

About the Office of the Massachusetts State Treasurer and Receiver General (“Treasury”)

Our mission is to manage and safeguard the State's public deposits and investments through sound business practices for the exclusive benefits of our citizens, and perform these duties with integrity, excellence, and leadership. Additionally, we strive to provide economic opportunity, stability, and security for every Massachusetts resident.

We are committed to excellence in recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse and qualified individuals. We value a culture of diversity and professionalism in the workplace, and strongly believe that our workforce should reflect our community. 

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Program Duration: June 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026

Office Location: 95 4th St Suite 3, Chelsea, MA 02150

About ABCC: The Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission is an agency under the Massachusetts State Treasury. The serving of alcohol in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is governed by the ABCC, which is responsible for issuing licenses and permits for all manufacturers, wholesalers and importers, out of sate suppliers, brokers, salespeople, warehouses, planes, trains, ships, ship chandlers, and vehicles transporting alcoholic beverages. Its overall objective is to provide uniform control over the sale, transportation, possession, purchasing, and manufacturing of alcoholic beverages in the state.

Position Summary:

The ABCC College internship provides qualified students with practical work experience that compliments their academic course work, as well as course credit (if approved by the college or university). It also provides the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) Licensing Division with an opportunity to involve college students in various aspects of investigative work. The ABCC College Internship is designed to provide students with an opportunity to integrate theory and practice. The internship is a paid position that varies from 8 hours to 40 hours per week, or as agreed by the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Investigation and Enforcement Division, selected intern and college/university (if applicable). Students can gain valuable work experience, on-the-job training, and have an opportunity to develop a professional networking base for future positions in government service or law enforcement. All the requirements must be agreed to by the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, the intern applicant, and the college/university (if applicable) before the internship starts.

Major Duties and Required Technical Skills:

• Through ride – a longs interns may be exposed to more aspects of the agency and its operations. Project assignments may include surveys, data entry, research projects, case follow-up, community outreach, social media development and assistance.

• The intern assignments will vary and are designed to allow students the experience of the daily operations within a law enforcement agency and to also meet the needs of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.

• Interns must be detail oriented, organized, ability to complete projects within timelines and under minimal supervision, and proficient in Microsoft office, research methods, and technical writing.

• Interns are expected to keep a journal of activities to aid the evaluation process. The progress and oversight of individual interns is monitored by Chief Investigator or his designee and may be periodically reported to the college/university to which the intern belongs.

Educational Requirement: