futureBOS
Looking for work? You're in the right place!
futureBOS has thousands of opportunities for youth ages 14 - 18 and young adults ages 19 - 24 living in Boston. Applications for summer jobs are now open! Many jobs are competitive and will fill quickly, but don't forget to check back regularly as new opportunities will be added through May. Use the filters to find at least three positions that look interesting and apply now!
The City of Boston Youth Jobs & Resource Fair is taking place on Saturday, March 29, 2025! This free event lets you connect directly with employers, access on-site application support, participate in free career development workshops, and more!
Work Opportunities
Summer 2025 youth job applications are now live! Use the new filter function to explore thousands of opportunities across various industries and find the perfect job for you. Don’t wait, start applying now!
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.
Step-By-Step Guide
For more information on the application and onboarding process, read our Step-by-Step Guide to Landing a Summer Youth Job/Internship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Step-by-step Guide for Landing a Summer 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 Summer Job/Internship
Learn how to succeed this summer 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
Getting Your Youth ID
Learn how to acquire your YEO Youth ID or Massachusetts issued Identification card
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.