City of Somerville

School Year Jobs Program

2027 - School Year Jobs - Somerville, MA - Seasonal

About the Role:

The School Year Jobs Program will offer a combination of group and individual project-based work. As a whole group, you will participate in 2 hours of bi-weekly job-readiness and professional development skill building workshops. You will spend the other 6-8 hours per week working in departments throughout the City of Somerville, as well as select community partner organizations. Schedules vary by placement, but all youth who are hired can expect to work a maximum of 8 hours per week. Programming starts January 25 and ends May 28, 2027.

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

Qualifications:

  • Must live or attend school in Somerville
  • Must be a current High School Student
  • Must be 15 years of age by November 16, 2026.
  • Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States as U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents
  • 1 Adult Reference (The reference should be an adult who knows you well and knows is not related to you. Examples: Teacher, Guidance Counselor, Supervisor, Coach, etc.)

Hours & Pay:

  • 8 hours per week/$18.85 per hour (schedules vary by placement)

Application Process:

  • Application will close on October 23, 2026.
  • Interviews will take place the week of November 16, 2026.
  • First day of programming: January 25, 2027.

To learn more about the School Year Jobs Program or for support with the application, please contact Mia at [email protected] or 857-270-4999.

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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 the ADA Coordinator at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or ADA@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. Public Health Nurses are part of Union A (SMEA).
  • Medical insurance through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) - 80% of premium costs paid by City
  • Dental coverage low and high plans through Delta Dental
  • 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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