Looking for Work? Start HERE with some Local Resources
Looking for Work? Start HERE with some Local Resources
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Pioneer Valley Jobs that have been known to hire Northampton High School students! Check back often!
Here’s what you can do now to get started:
Start or improve on your resume, journal ideas for cover letters or application questions and look over the applications requirements to get a better sense of what’s expected.
Seek out Help! Schedule a Resume Session with Ms. Begin during Flex Block, Internship Coordinator on Fridays during Flex Block (11:44-12:22) or email her to set up a time to help with applications or prep for interviews.
Check in with your Mentors, Coaches, Counselors, Teachers or Previous Employers and ask them to serve as a Reference or if they know of anyone hiring.
Connect with a Peer Tutor! Use experience of the Network to get connected with tutors who can help write application essays and practice for interviews.
Know about a job that should be on the Career Hub? Let Ms. Begin know so we can share it with your peers!
If you apply for unemployment or need assistance with job searches and other training programs, this Center is here for residents of all ages who live in Franklin or Hampshire County.
Franklin/Hampshire Career Center offers education opportunities that are frequently updated with new content and announcements. So check often and make this one of your bookmarked pages. https://www.masshirefhcareers.org/education-training/
Franklin/Hampshire Youth Employment site is targeted just for young workers. This site is updated frequently by NHS partners who want to see our students succeed. Make sure to bookmark this site and check back often for updates to job fairs, trainings and other great networking opportunities! https://www.fhyouth.org/
TIP - Check out Local Jobs on MassHire Pioneer Valley Hot Jobs List for relevant job openings.
Other jobs sites:
Fresh jobs and opportunities posted below! (updated 1/3/23)
Fresh jobs and opportunities posted below! (updated 1/3/23)
SUMMER JOBS SPOTLIGHT
SUMMER JOBS SPOTLIGHT
SHEFA @ Abundance Farm
SHEFA @ Abundance Farm
In both programs, young people do farm work outside while building community, making friends, and learning about food justice issues grounded in a Jewish framework. Everyone is welcome; you do not need to be Jewish to participate.
Shefa at Abundance Farm is designed for 8th to 10th graders who have never participated in Shefa programs before, and runs for two and half weeks, Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 12 PM.
Shefa on the Road is designed for alumni of Shefa programs, and 11th to 12th graders who have never participated in Shefa, and runs for six weeks, Tuesday through Thursday from 8 AM to 12 PM.
Teens are paid for their work in both programs, and work takes place completely outside. Details about both programs can be found on the flier and on our website:
Childcare Group Leader (18+)
Summer Camp Counselor
Front Desk Staff
Day Camp Counselor
Hadley Parks & Rec
Hadley Parks & Rec
https://www.hadleyma.org/park-recreation
Paid and Volunteer positions are available.
The Volunteer positions are for anyone 14 and over. Any interested individuals should fill out and submit the form at this link: https://form.jotform.com/213064069917055
See future opportunities for paid/volunteer with the Hadley Parks & Rec below under "Local Volunteer Opportunities."
Northampton Rec Department
Northampton Rec Department
Summer Camp Positions
- Lifeguards
- Sports Clinics
HRYMCA
HRYMCA
Actively Hiring for:
Lifeguards
Childcare Group Leader (18+)
Summer Camp Counselor
Front Desk Staff
Day Camp Counselor
Hitchcock Center
Hitchcock Center
Interested in environmental education?
The Summer Camp Counselor will aid in supervising and effectively leading a group of campers in daily camp activities. Summer Camp Counselors will provide a safe and nurturing
environment for all campers and be actively involved and have a positive attitude about all camp activities.
Camp is planned to be predominantly outdoors, with indoor class space
available for inclement weather and extreme heat and special projects. Summer camp for staff is 40 hours a week, from June 14 through August 11, 2023, including a 56 hour training from June 14 – June 23th – No work on June 19 th (Juneteenth).
Please email Jeff Mazur jeff@hitchcockcenter.org for more information.
YouthWorks
YouthWorks
Poah Communities @Meadowbrook
Poah Communities @Meadowbrook
Farm & Garden Camp @Hampshire College
Farm & Garden Camp @Hampshire College
Interested in agriculture, sustainability, and/or working with kids?
Check out the Assistant Instructor position - a "training program" for young people looking to get hands-on experience with livestock and growing food if they are interested in farming, while also having the opportunity for paid work.
Check out the Job Description Here
Want to get your hands dirty while teaching kids and having fun? Come work at Farm and Garden Camp! We pride ourselves on providing an environment for staff that enables personal and professional growth, a sense of community, and skill development as an educator. Learn about other jobs and more at http://www.farmandgardencamp.org/join-our-team.html
To apply: Send a cover letter or video describing your interest in our program, as well as your resume and contact information (name, email, phone number) for two professional references to farmcampdirector@gmail.com.
Childcare Group Leader (18+)
Summer Camp Counselor
Front Desk Staff
Day Camp Counselor
Small Market Grocery Stores
Small Market Grocery Stores
Cornucopia Market
Cornucopia Market
ACTIVELY HIRING!
Cashier/Stocker position
-18 hours up to full-time
-3 six-hour shifts/week to start
-night and weekend availability
Ideal for a recent grad or student looking for full-time work
Williamsburg Market
Williamsburg Market
Multiple Positions Open
Apply in Store
Ideal for recent grads or 16+
LOCAL JOBS
LOCAL JOBS
Easthampton | Pool Attendants
Northampton | Retail
Northampton | Barista
Northampton | Fast Casual Counter Staff
Hadley | Fast Casual Counter Service/Grocery/Ice Cream/Dishwasher
Hadley | Fast Casual Counter Staff
Northampton | Fast Casual Counter Service
Montague | Fast Casual Counter Staff
Florence | Office Admin
Whately | Server
Easthampton | Dishwasher/Busser
Northampton | Guest Services
Northampton | Dietary Aide/Dishwasher
Northampton | Waitstaff/Server
Northampton | Cafe/Counter Service
La Veracruzana
La Veracruzana
Northampton Easthampton Amherst
Counter & Food Runners
Check Physical Location For Application
Manager: Phil
actively hiring for Spring/Summer!
Northampton Brewery
Northampton Brewery
Northampton
Hosts/Servers
Bussers
Dishwashers
Prep Cooks & Line Cooks
Herrell's Ice Cream
Herrell's Ice Cream
Northampton
Apply in Store! Counter Servers
Friendly's
Friendly's
Florence & Hadley
Manager: George or Apply in Person
actively hiring!
Tandem Bagel
Tandem Bagel
Florence, Northampton, Easthampton, Hadley
P!NZ
P!NZ
Hadley
Big Y
Big Y
Northampton, Southampton, Amherst
Hampshire Regional YMCA
Hampshire Regional YMCA
Northampton
Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters
Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters
Northampton Easthampton, Hadley
Looking for a commitment to work at least 1 shift during school year. Great Workstudy job!
Lathrop
Lathrop
Easthampton
Seeking Servers & Dishwashers
River Valley Co-Op
River Valley Co-Op
Northampton, Easthampton
The Roost
The Roost
Northampton
Check Physical Location For Application
Danco Modern
Danco Modern
Hatfield
Check out the Job Description Here
Warehouse/Delivery Position
Must be 18+ w/ Drivers License (Great for Graduated Seniors!)
Tuesday-Saturday 8-4pm
Wild Garden of Childhood
Wild Garden of Childhood
Northampton
Holyoke Hummus
Holyoke Hummus
Northampton
Check Physical Location For Application
Pokemoto
Pokemoto
Northampton
Apply In-Person
Food Prep and Counter Service
Hires Ages 15+
Acme Surplus
Acme Surplus
Northampton in Thornes
Looking for Customer Service & Sales Associates
Hires Ages 15+
Jake's Restaurant
Jake's Restaurant
Northampton
Dishwasher Positions
Great for Grads!
Spirit of the Heart
Spirit of the Heart
Easthampton
Both Paid and Volunteer Opportunities
Must be good with kids aged 6-10.
Able to play along with children in the class and help with instruction. No need for martial arts experience!
Opportunities to support classes M-F after-school and Saturday mornings
Additional responsibilities may include: office work, help with website or facebook updates and studio maintenance.
Contact Nancy at nancy@spiritoftheheart.org
Center for Extended Care
Center for Extended Care
Amherst
Interested in care or social assistance careers?
Work in nursing home community serving residents, gain kitchen and food service experience, clear trays/dishes and develop relationships with residents.
Center for Extended Care - Stop in at 150 University Drive, Amherst (across from CVS) and complete an application -
Linda Manor Campus of Care - Looking for Afternoon and Weekend Help in Dietary Department.
Put "referred by Counselor at NHS"
Part-Time roughly 4-8pm
Must be 16+ and show proof of vaccination
Mission Taco or Mission Cantina
Mission Taco or Mission Cantina
Easthampton & Amhersts
Hiring Dishwashers, Food Runners, Bussers, Hosts, Servers, Line Cooks
Additional Employment Opportunities
Additional Employment Opportunities
Subway - Food Service / Fast Casual, small teams, long shifts, small space
Taco Bell - Food Service / Fast Food, small space
Stop & Shop - Grocery Retail / Customer Service, large space
McDonald's - Food Service / Fast Food
Burger King - Food Service / Fast Food
Whole Foods - Grocery Retail / Customer Service, high volume, large space
D'Angelo Sandwiches - Food Service / Fast Casual, small teams, long shifts
Wal-Mart - Retail / Customer Service, high volume, large space
Cumberland Farms - Quick Service Retail / Customer Service
Dunkin Donuts - Food Service / Fast Food
Target - Retail / Customer Service, high volume, large space
Chili's - Restaurant / Dine-In Service/To-Go
Applebee's - Restaurant / Dine-In Service
Walgreens - Pharmacy Retail / Customer Service
CVS - Pharmacy / Customer Service
Insomnia Cookies - Food Service / Counter Service
Need a Work Permit?
Need a Work Permit?
MASSACHUSETTS WORK PERMIT FOR MINORS (Think of this like a driver’s permit to be able to work)
If you are under 18, you must get a work permit before starting a new job. Your employer must keep your work permit on file.
STEP 1: Find a Job! Use the Career Hub for local jobs and job search resources.
STEP 2: You've been hired and your new employer wants you to start next week. First, you must pick up and complete a Work Permit Application at the NHS Main Office with Ms. Reeves.
STEP 3: Fill out the Application. Who is your employer? Where is the place of employment? What will your general duties be? How many hours per week will you work?
STEP 4: Get the right people to sign off. Your new employer/hiring manager signs, your guardian signs, and you sign.
**If you're 14-15 years old, you must ALSO have your primary care (your family doctor) sign off.**
STEP 5: Return signed application to Ms. Reeves at the NHS Main Office. YOU MUST DO THIS YOURSELF and IN-PERSON.
STEP 6: Ms. Reeves will review your application and issue you a WORK PERMIT (permission to work!). This may take a day or two, so plan ahead.
STEP 7: When you receive your issued work permit, bring it to your employer. They must keep your work permit on file. Then you can start to work!
**Reminder, a work permit must be issued BEFORE you can begin working your new job**
**Every time you get a new job, a new position or have a new employer, you need to complete a NEW work permit**
(For example, you work for the YMCA one summer as a camp counselor. The next summer you work for the YMCA but as a groundskeeper. You'll need a NEW work permit. )
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