futureBOS: Find Youth Jobs in Boston

Boston Summer Eats provides nutritious breakfast and lunch at no cost across the City while school is out. All youth 18 and under are welcome to participate.

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.

Free teen events across the City from 5 - 9 p.m. on Friday nights - all summer long!

Boston Centers for Youth & Families offers many summer classes and programs for youth. These aren’t only a lot of fun — they prepare youth for the return to school in the fall.

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.

Explore events around the city for Summer 2026! Events are added on a rolling basis, so be sure to check back for more.

New partnership with Boston Common Golf expands affordable opportunities for families to learn and play golf together at Franklin Park Golf Courses.

The Boston Parks Fitness Series offers free fitness programming in Boston parks. Join for in-person classes led by certified fitness instructors.

Grab a picnic and some friends and join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for outdoor concerts in the park this summer!

We walk you through the steps to landing and onboarding a SuccessLink job

Answers to frequently asked questions about SuccessLink jobs with the City of Boston and non-profits

Frequently asked questions about the City hiring system (iCIMS).

Learn how to navigate the steps of getting a youth work permit.

Learn how to sign up for a bank account and what your options are for getting paid.

Learn how to succeed and get the most out of your work opportunity.

Know your rights and responsibilities as a youth worker

Learn how to acquire your YEO Youth ID or Massachusetts issued Identification card

Explore the support, resources, and training we offer for you to excel.

Take a look at our School Year 2025-2026 Impact Report.

Take a look at our Summer 2025 Impact Report.

Take a look at our School Year 2024-2025 Impact Report.

Take a look at our Summer 2024 Impact Report.

Funds all youth jobs in public agencies and most of the jobs at non-profits citywide

Employs career specialists in BPS high schools and places youth in internships with businesses and jobs with community organizations

Provides summer jobs that give back to the Boston community for youth from low income families

Funds youth summer jobs in community organizations around the city and provides digital financial literacy training

Provides leadership training and work experience with community non-profits to immigrant youth regardless of immigration status

Provides opportunities for rising high school juniors and seniors to earn money taking college-level courses

Places opportunity youth in career pathway programming and supervised jobs with community-based organizations

A statewide program that disburses funds to other organizations to run employment programs for youth and young adults

Provides opportunities for high-schoolers to get paid to take college prep courses and/or work at a job on a college campus.