futureBOS: Find Youth Jobs in Boston
Hey Boston Youth! School-year opportunities are now open!
Explore available opportunities, apply to jobs that interest you, and connect with employer partners to let them know you're interested. Be sure to check back often - additional opportunities will continue to be added throughout the school year and into the spring!
On the futureBOS catalog, you'll see a variety of paid youth job opportunities and career development programs. Each opportunity is tagged either as an "Employment Opportunity" or a "Professional Development" experience.
- Employment Opportunity: A traditional paid job where youth earn an hourly wage.
- Professional Development: A career readiness experience that provides a stipend for participation while helping youth build vital job skills and explore career pathways.
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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 -
Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Youth Onboarding and Processing Hours, Monday - Friday, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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NEED HELP? CONTACT US
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HAVE ANY CONCERNS?
Career Readiness Opportunities
Upcoming Events
Mayor's Coffee Hours - Allston/Brighton
Wednesday, September 30, 10 - 11 a.m.
Brighton Common
30 Chestnut Hill
Immigrant Advancement Office Hours - East Boston
Thursday, October 1, 4 - 7 p.m.
365 Brennan Street
Boston, MA 20128
Boston Public Library Teen Central - Copley
Monday, October 19, 2 - 5:30 p.m.
700 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
School Year Resources
Workforce Development Catalog
The City of Boston's Office of Workforce Development connects residents to free and reduced-cost job training, educational, and supportive services programs. Explore ways to develop your skills this Summer.
Bank on Boston
Bank On Boston connects residents with safe, affordable, reliable financial products and services that can help them save, grow, and access their money.
Financial Education Workshops
The Center for Working Families offers free workshops every month on topics important to financial well-being and growth.
MassHire Downtown Boston Career Center
MassHire Downtown Boston Career Center is a community hub fostering career development, bridging the gap between job seekers and employers, and empowering individuals to achieve their professional aspirations.
Youthline
Connecting Boston's youth to resources, services, programs, and opportunities throughout the City of Boston!
BCYF Community Centers
BCYF offers a variety of affordable programs for Boston residents of all ages at our 36 facilities across Boston.
Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health Resources
Find resources to support your mental health. You can also learn about mental health work across the Boston Public Health Commission.
Youth Sports
From basketball to softball and everything in between, find a collection of youth sports opportunities in Boston here! Many opportunities are free and open for registration
Community Aid Resources
The Community Aid Resource Directory is made to connect you with essential resources related to food, housing, utilities, transportation, health services, employment, education, childcare, and more!
Frequently Asked Questions
Step-by-step Guide for Landing a Job or Internship
We walk you through the steps to landing and onboarding a job
Youth Jobs FAQ
Answers to frequently asked questions about 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
Getting Your Youth ID
Learn how to acquire your YEO Youth ID or Massachusetts issued Identification card
Access Career Development Resources
Explore the support, resources, and training we offer for you to excel.
Partner Resource Hub
Are you a partner organization or interested in becoming one? Explore our centralized platform with everything our partners need to successfully run a youth jobs program.
Step-By-Step Guide
For more information on the application and onboarding process, read our Step-by-Step Guide to Landing a Youth Job/Internship.
Explore Our Impact Reports
School Year 2025-2026 Impact Report
Take a look at our School Year 2025-2026 Impact Report.
Summer 2025 Impact Report
Take a look at our Summer 2025 Impact Report.
School Year 2024-2025 Impact Report
Take a look at our School Year 2024-2025 Impact Report.
Summer 2024 Impact Report
Take a look at our Summer 2024 Impact Report.
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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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 -
Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Youth Onboarding and Processing Hours, Monday - Friday, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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NEED HELP? CONTACT US
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HAVE ANY CONCERNS?
