Mayor's Summer Jobs Program

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 6th and ending August 14th.

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, 2026
• 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)
  • *Note: certain programs that are 5 weeks or less may require over 20 hours per week
• Current City of Somerville living wage of $18.85 per hour

Application Process:

• All applications must be submitted by April 30th, 2026
• Interviews will take place between Monday, May 4th through Friday, May 7th
• First day of programming: July 6th, 2026.

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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 [email protected].

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 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.