futureBOS
Looking for work? You're in the right place!
futureBOS has hundreds of opportunities for youth ages 14 - 18 and young adults ages 19 - 24 living in Boston. School-year applications are now open! Use the filters to find at least three jobs that look interesting and apply... now!
Many jobs are competitive, and positions fill quickly - be sure to check futureBOS to see which jobs are still hiring before you apply. Don't forget to check back regularly as new opportunities will be added through October.
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Phone Outage Notice
We are currently experiencing a telephone outage and are working to resolve as soon as possible. In the meantime, you can reach out to us at futureBOS@boston.gov.
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futureBOS represents opportunities across many programs in the city. Have questions? Please reach out to the Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity:
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1483 TREMONT STREET
BOSTON, MA 02120 -
Need help? Contact us.
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Have any Concerns?
Save the Date: 2025 Youth Jobs and Resource Fair!
The City of Boston Youth Jobs & Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, March 29, 2025! This free event offers young people the chance to connect directly with employers, access on-site application support, participate in free career development workshops, receive wrap-around youth services, and more! Youth can register for the event HERE! We look forward to seeing you there!
Step-By-Step Guide
For more information on the application and onboarding process, read our Step-by-Step Guide to Landing a Job/Internship.
Work Opportunities
There are also many part time jobs available to youth in retail shops, restaurants and grocery stores around Boston. See here for a map and list of locations that often have openings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Step-by-step Guide for Landing a Job or Internship
We walk you through the steps to landing and onboarding a SuccessLink job
SuccessLink Jobs FAQ
Answers to frequently asked questions about SuccessLink jobs with the City of Boston and non-profits
Completing the City Job Hiring Process
Frequently asked questions about the City hiring system (iCIMS).
How to Get Your Youth Work Permit
Learn how to navigate the steps of getting a youth work permit.
Getting Paid
Learn how to sign up for a bank account and what your options are for getting paid.
Tips for a Successful Youth Job/Internship
Learn how to succeed and get the most out of your work opportunity.
My Rights on the Job
Know your rights and responsibilities as a youth worker
MBTA Youth Pass FAQ
Answers to frequently asked questions about the MBTA Youth Pass
Participating Programs
YEO's SuccessLink Youth Employment Program
Funds all youth jobs in public agencies and most of the jobs at non-profits citywide
Boston Private Industry Council (PIC)
Employs career specialists in BPS high schools and places youth in internships with businesses and jobs with community organizations
ABCD Summerworks
Provides summer jobs that give back to the Boston community for youth from low income families
John Hancock's MLK Scholars
Funds youth summer jobs in community organizations around the city and provides digital financial literacy training
Immigrant Youth Advancement Program
Provides leadership training and work experience with community non-profits to immigrant youth regardless of immigration status
OWD's Learn and Earn
Provides opportunities for rising high school juniors and seniors to earn money taking college-level courses
Youth Options Unlimited
Places opportunity youth in career pathway programming and supervised jobs with community-based organizations
YouthWorks
A statewide program that disburses funds to other organizations to run employment programs for youth and young adults
Boston Higher Education Consortium
Provides opportunities for high-schoolers to get paid to take college prep courses and/or work at a job on a college campus.
Who's Involved:
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Phone Outage Notice
We are currently experiencing a telephone outage and are working to resolve as soon as possible. In the meantime, you can reach out to us at futureBOS@boston.gov.
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futureBOS represents opportunities across many programs in the city. Have questions? Please reach out to the Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity:
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1483 TREMONT STREET
BOSTON, MA 02120 -
Need help? Contact us.
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Have any Concerns?
