Summer Employment Program
As the City of Boston's teen employment program, the Boston Youth Fund provides thousands of Boston teens between the ages of 15 and 17 with job opportunities during the summer months. The Boston Youth Fund participants work in a variety of jobs within community, faith-based, and government agencies. Positions include administrative assistants, mural painters, peer leaders and many more! Don't forget to apply with the Hopeline to become eligible!
The application period opens February 1, 2013 and ends on March 3, 2013. See information under How to Apply for more details!
Looking for a Summer Job?
Are you interested in earning money and gaining meaningful job skills? If so, apply for summer employment with the BYF by completing our application process known as the Hopeline. Also click here to view a list of frequently asked questions!
You must apply with the Hopeline in order to be considered for Youth Fund Employment. You can apply via this website beginning February 1, 2013! The application period will end March 3, 2013. Please see How to Apply for BYF Employment for more details.
*Please note that Applying with the Hopeline does not guarantee a summer job.
You must apply with the Hopeline in order to be considered for Youth Fund Employment. You can apply via this website beginning February 1, 2013! The application period will end March 3, 2013. Please see How to Apply for BYF Employment for more details.
*Please note that Applying with the Hopeline does not guarantee a summer job.
Download and print the Hopeline flyer in:
HOPELINE Application Eligibility Requirements & Guidelines
To Be Eligible for the BYF Summer Employment Program, You:
Guidelines
- MUST Turn 15 Years Old – On or Before July 7, 2013
- CANNOT Turn 18 Years Old – On or Before August 16, 2013
- MUST be a Full-Time Resident of the City of Boston
- MUST be Legally Permitted to Work in Massachusetts & The United States
Guidelines
- TEENS MUST APPLY THEMSELVES – Parents & Other Adults are NOT PERMITTED to apply for a teen.
- Applications must be completed fully and accurately in order to be considered
- HOPELINE application requires an email address. This email account will be the primary way which we will communicate information to you. If you do not have a personal email address please visit one of the following links to sign up for a free email account.
Summer Work Sites
The Boston Youth Fund is partnered with hundreds of community, faith based and City of Boston agencies where teens are placed for summer employment. Some work sites require an additional application so make sure to check out our list of worksites for information on which organizations require you to complete their application in addition to the HOPELINE application!
View a list of Potential Boston Youth Fund Work Sites »
View a list of Potential Boston Youth Fund Work Sites »
How to Apply for BYF Summer Employment
Method 1:
Online registration closed on Sunday 3/3/2013 11:59 PM.
Apply Online via the Boston Youth Fund Website!
http://www.bostonyouthfund.org
Method 2:
Apply via the phone by calling (617) 635-HOPE (4673):
Apply Online via the Boston Youth Fund Website!
http://www.bostonyouthfund.org
- Application Open
- 24 Hours a Day!
- OPENS:
- Friday 02/01/13 @ 10:00AM
- CLOSES:
- Sunday 03/03/13 @ 11:59PM
Method 2:
Apply via the phone by calling (617) 635-HOPE (4673):
- Tue - 2/19/13
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Wed - 2/20/13
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Thur - 2/21/13
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Contact Us With Any Questions
Please call the BYF Headquarters at 617-635-4202 or E-Mail to BostonYouthFund@cityofboston.gov.