SuccessLink Jobs FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about SuccessLink jobs with the City of Boston and non-profits.

Page Sections

SuccessLink funds most of the youth jobs at nonprofits across the city. It administers the hiring and payroll for all youth jobs in City of Boston departments. Successlink is run by the City of Boston’s Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity (YEO)

Still have questions? Contact:
Youth Employment and Opportunity

617-635-4202

send an email

1483 Tremont Street

Boston, MA 02120
United States
Still have questions? Contact:

Youth Employment and Opportunity
617-635-4202
Send an email
1483 TREMONT STREET
BOSTON, MA 02120

Beginning Work

Does SuccessLink determine my work schedule?

No, your work schedule will be decided between you and your employment site supervisor.

What is the maximum amount of hours I can work as a youth?

As a SuccessLink youth employee, you can work up to 10 hours per week during the school year and up to 25 hours a week during the summer. If you are a SuccessLink Youth Leader between the ages of 18 and 24, you can work up to 15 hours per week during the school year and 30 hours a week during the summer.

How do I know when to start working?

You will receive an email or call from your site supervisor and a link to your timesheet when you are cleared to work. If you do not hear from them, reach out to your employment site's primary and secondary point of contact.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

How can I apply if I'm homeless or displaced?

Please contact YEO by phone, email, or coming to the office if you need to be onboarded to a SuccessLink job and are homeless or displaced.

If I applied for a job and can no longer work at that site, can I apply to other jobs?

Yes! If you have received or accepted an offer but are unable to work at that work site, you must contact the employer to let them know you won't be able to work for them anymore. Then you may reach out to other employers to inquire about available positions.

I have a work permit from the previous employment season. Can I use that same one?

You can only use a previous work permit if your employer is the same and it has been less than a year.

For SuccessLink City of Boston jobs: if you moved from one site to another and it has been less than a year you can use the same work permit.

What if my residency documents are not in my name?

The residency documents do not have to be in your name! They can be under your parent/guardian's name as long as the address matches the home address on the school proof.

How do I make sure I get paid correctly?

Make sure that you correctly sign in and out of your timesheets at your worksite every day.

How do I receive a SuccessLink employee ID from YEO?

You can come into the YEO office to have your ID made.

How much will I get paid?

All SuccessLink Youth jobs (14-18) are paid $15 an hour. All SuccessLink leader jobs (19-24) are paid $20 an hour.