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futureBOS

Looking for work? You're in the right place!

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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.

Step-By-Step Guide

For more information on the application and onboarding process, read our Step-by-Step Guide to Landing a Job/Internship.

Summer 2024 Impact Report
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Read about the accomplishments of the Summer Youth Jobs Program in YEO's new impact report.
futureBOS Overview
Credit: Youth Employment and Opportunity
futureBOS Pledge for Private and Small Businesses
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Invest in Boston's future by becoming a youth employer.

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:

Youth Employment and Opportunity
617-635-4202
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