Career Center
Come work for the City of Boston, an Equal Opportunity Employer.
FEATURED OPPORTUNITIES
Senior Zoning/Land Use Counsel
Planning and Zoning
Manage the City’s zoning and land use policies by reviewing amendments, negotiating with developers, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Senior Accountant
Treasury
Reconcile payroll and retirement accounts, prepare tax forms and assist with audits for the City.
Director of Supportive Housing
Housing
Lead the Supportive Housing Division with in the Mayor's Office to end homelessness by overseeing programs and securing resources for permanent housing solutions.
Data Analyst
Innovation and Technology
Analyze data and develop reports to enhance City operations, collaborating with departments to improve decision making and outcomes.
Deputy Director, Boston 311
Neighborhood Services
Manage the City's community engagement efforts by coordinating meetings, supporting staff, and ensuring effective constituent services.
Principal Research Analyst
Parks
Manage park assets and facilities planning through research, GIS development, and project coordination to support goals.
Why Work for the City of Boston?
We Make History
What’s an old city know about new ways of doing things?
In Boston, we lead revolutions. We are a city rich in history and history in the making. We uphold our city’s proud tradition of inventing the future. Together, we’re disrupting old narratives and forging new ones
We Make an Impact
As City employees, we see the result of our work all around us— in street and infrastructure improvements, new buildings rising from the ground, safer and more prosperous neighborhoods, and happier, healthier children, families, and senior citizens. What we do at work today shapes the Boston of tomorrow.
We Serve With Pride
Public service is a noble calling: to help others, to make our community stronger, and to uphold the public's trust. The call to serve is rooted in instinct and constantly honed through awareness, empathy, and action. In choosing this path, we find our own lives enriched and our purpose fulfilled. It’s not just what we do, it’s who we are.
OUR CULTURE
Our culture is the product of shared values and purpose, servant leadership, and a place where all people are empowered to effect positive change in the communities where we live, work, and play.
Stories From Our Employees
Storytellers
Kerry is the TV operations and technology manager for the Boston City Council.
Attentive guardians
Tina is a school traffic crossing guard for the City.
History buffs
Joe Bagley is the archaeologist for the City of Boston.
Everyday heroes
Margaret shares her story of becoming a Boston firefighter.
Tech wizards
Alice is bringing free public Wi-Fi to Boston.
Helpful humans
Gabrielle helps residents, one call at a time.
Benefits
BenefitsOur employees enjoy competitive
salaries and generous benefits.
Employees can take part in our group health and group life insurance programs.
Find out more about our public employee fund, MBTA pass program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
Learn about the City of Boston credit union and other savings programs.
Residency Requirement
Anyone can apply to work for the City, but you must be a resident by your first day of work. View a map of Boston.
Career Center Help
Career Center HelpHaving trouble with our Career Center? These resources can help.
Help with multi-step applications
How to become a Boston EMS EMT
Find out how to start a rewarding career as an Emergency Medical Technician.
How to become a police officer
You need to take the state's civil service exam and apply for the job.
How to become a firefighter
We use an innovative recruitment strategy to find future Boston firefighters.
Work at the Boston Police 911 Dispatch Call Center
You can join the Boston Police Operations Division as a dispatcher, 911 call taker, or Operations Support Unit employee.
Labor service jobs
Get involved in the City of Boston's construction projects.
Additional ways to search jobs
Contact Human Resources
Our mission is to help the City of Boston attract and develop diverse, qualified, and productive employees to serve Boston's residents.
We believe in promoting a culture that makes City employees want to come to work every day, to a place they feel valued and supported, that drives an exceptional employee experience for our City of Boston colleagues and residents and elevates the role of public service.
