Mayor's Summer Jobs Program

About the Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program

The Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program is a 6-week career readiness program for Somerville teens between 14 years old through the summer after they complete high school.

The program encourages career exploration, workplace & interpersonal skill development, as well as connection with community and peers. Most positions run from July 8th through August 16th, and each teen will be able to work up to 20 hours a week.

Employment opportunities are available in the Parks and Recreation Department, Somerville Public Schools, and across over 20 City of Somerville departments such as Department of Public Works, Police & Fire Department, The Library, Department of Racial and Social Justice, and more! There will also be limited positions available in non-municipal, private businesses and non-profits across the City of Somerville.  

We will be accepting applications between April 1st and April 28th, 2024.

If you have any additional questions, please contact summerjobs@somervillema.gov. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will participants be paid? 

All MSJP participants will be paid $17.72 an hour 

What are the eligibility requirements? 

In order to participate in the MSJP you must: 

• Live in or go to school in Somerville. This includes individuals whose graduation year is 2024. 
• Be eligible to work in the United States. 
• Be 14 years old by May 5^th, 2024.  

Where can I get help with my MSJP application? 

Please contact to SummerJobs@SomervilleMA.gov if you have any questions about your application.

We will also be hosting office hours and workshops to help you with your application:  

• Office Hours: 3:30-5:30 on Wednesday, April 10^th  

Complete your application in-person with support from the city’s Youth Services Team. 

• Application Workshop: 3:30 on Thursday, April 25^th 
• Interview Workshop: 3:30 on Thursday, May 9^th  

All sessions will be at the Central Library Central Branch. Register Here.

What is the placement process for the MSJP? 

1. Apply for the Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program: You must submit your application before the application deadline (application link at the top of this page).
2. Interview: After you apply, you will receive an email with an invitation to an interview. All interviews will be held during the week of May 13^th at Somerville High School. At the interviews, you will have the opportunity to learn more about positions, share your work placement preferences, and ask any questions that you have. All applicants will have the opportunity to indicate the type of work that they are interested in but are not guaranteed a placement in their selected area of interest.
3. Onboarding and Orientation: All participants must attend one onboarding session and one orientation session. Onboarding and Orientation times are specific to each position and participants must attend their scheduled time or reschedule their appointment.
   1. Onboarding Sessions: June 3^rd–7^th
   2. Orientation Sessions: June 10^th–14^th
4. ALL participants must complete all onboarding documentation before they may report to work. 

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. 

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Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication, written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, in order to access the programs and activities of the City of Somerville or to attend meetings, should contact the ADA Coordinator, Adrienne Pomeroy, at 617-625-6600 x2059 or ada@somervillema.gov.