Mayor's Summer Jobs Program

Somerville, MA

Seasonal

2025 - Mayor's Summer Jobs

Student (High School)

About the Role:

The Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program is a career readiness opportunity for Somerville youth that encourages career exploration, workplace and interpersonal skill development, and connection with community and peers.

There are several workplace opportunities available in the Parks and Recreation Department, Somerville Public Schools, within the private sector, and throughout all our City government departments. Schedules vary based on placement, but all youth who are hired can expect to work a maximum of 20 hours per week for approximately six weeks. Starting July 7th and ending August 15th.

To learn more about each placement opportunity (location, general job responsibilities, and schedule) please click here

Qualifications:

Eligibility is limited to currently enrolled students
Must live or attend school in Somerville
Applicants must be at least 14 years of age by May 4th, 2025
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States as U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents
One Adult Reference (This should be an adult who knows you well and who is not related to you. Examples: Teacher, Guidance Counselor, Supervisor, Coach, etc.)

Hours & Pay:

Up to 20 hours per week (schedules vary based on placement)
Current City of Somerville living wage of $18.28 per hour

Application Process:

All applications must be submitted by April 30th, 2025
Interviews will take place between Monday, May 5th through Friday, May 9th
First day of programming: July 7th, 2025.

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The City of Somerville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request. Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact Adrienne Pomeroy at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or apomeroy@somervillema.gov.

Pre-Employment Requirements for All Employees:

MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) clearance
Completion of Conflict-of-Interest Law Education training for municipal employees

Overview of Total Rewards:

4 weeks annual vacation for non-union positions. Union positions vary by contract. Please note, police officers are members of the SPEA union.
Medical insurance through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) - 80% of premium costs paid by City
Dental coverage low and high plans through Cigna
Vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP)
Long term disability through Sun Life
Group and voluntary life insurance through Boston Mutual
Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending through Benefit Strategies
Deferred compensation plans through a choice of three vendors
Free, confidential services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by E4Health
Annual cancer screening & wellness release
Somerville Retirement Pension System
Tuition reimbursement
MBTA pass program
FREE Blue Bikes membership
Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Benefits listed are for benefits-eligible positions and the above information is meant to be a general overview of the benefit programs offered by the City of Somerville and not a binding contract.

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Are you eligible to work in the United States? (All employees must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents)*

Do you live or attend school in Somerville?*

Which school do you attend?
Applicants MUST be either Somerville residents or attend a school in Somerville. (Including graduating class of 2025)*

How old will you be by May 5th, 2025? (please note: you must be at least 14 years old to participate in this program)*

Please provide one adult reference with the following information:
- The reference's name
- How you know them
- Their phone number or email address

** Reminder: a reference should be an adult who knows you well who is not related to you (Teacher, Guidance Counselor, Supervisor, Coach, etc)*

Please list any scheduling conflicts this summer.
(this includes vacations, summer school, other teams/sports, etc. If you have full availability, please write NA)

*Please note: This will not prevent you from participating in the program, but it will help us in matching you with a suitable placement.*

Is this your first time participating in the Mayor's Summer Jobs Program?*

Will you require any reasonable accommodations to preform essential job functions?*

If you answered Yes to the last question, please list the accommodations needed below:

Do ANY of the following statements apply to you?
- I qualify for free lunch at school
- My family receives SNAP benefits
- I have health insurance through MassHealth

*Please note: the following information is required by the granting authority and will not qualify/disqualify students from program participation**

Please select your Top Choice for placement from the list below:

(Helpful Tip: Review the list of placements linked in the job description before making a selection)*

Please select your Second Choice for placement from the list below:*

Please select your Third Choice for placement from the list below:*

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