Current opportunities:
Deadline: October 18, but spots may fill up earlier
Requirements: Grades 9-12. You do NOT need US work authorization to apply.
Description: Learn hands-on architecture, construction, and engineering skills by working on projects with professionals. You can also earn a scholarship if you continue with the program until you graduate!
Commitment/Pay: The program is after-school once a week, from October 19 to March 4, and is FREE for students. You can choose which day and location to join.
Read more and apply: https://acegreaterboston.org/find-out-more-2/
Deadline: October 21, but spots may fill up earlier
Requirements: Ages 14-18. US work authorization is required.
Description: The Teen Leadership Council is a school-year youth employment program that will hire up to 18 Teen Leaders, ages 14-18, specializing in an area of the performing arts --- dance, music, or acting --- using the arts for social change in their communities. Teen Leaders will collaborate to create an original Final Showcase performance as well as interactive workshops on a social justice topic
Commitment/Pay: December 1-April 29, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4-6:30pm at the Boch Center Shubert Theater in Downtown/Chinatown. Earn $15 per hour, for 10 hours per week.
Read more and apply: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TLC2627_app
Deadline: Ongoing throughout the year
Requirements: Grades 8-12. You do NOT need US work authorization to participate.
Description: JEA is an afterschool and summer program where 8th-12th graders have the opportunity to:
Train in an Afro-Latin art form (either Dance, Music, or Theatre)
Receive free access to Mentoring and Tutoring and College/Career Exploration
Participate in Civic Engagement Workshops
Experience Optional Socio-Emotional Support
Get access to free resources such as (Hygiene & Menstrual products, Perishable food items, Household Necessities, Holiday Resources, and other personal or family needs as they arise)
Commitment/Pay: In Person (30 Sunnyside St, Jamaica Plain). The program is free in the school year, and students get paid in the summer.
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.hydesquare.org/join-jovenes-en-accion/
Deadline: Various deadlines during the year
Requirements: Ages 14 and older, in grades 9-12. US work authorization / social security number is required for teen jobs.
Description: The ICA offers teen programs throughout the year in photography, music production, video, and more.
More info: https://www.icaboston.org/ica-teens/ica-teens-programs
Deadline: Check website for updated instructions on how and when to apply
Requirements: High school students who are at least 14 years old. You must have a Social Security Number/ US work authorization
Description: Artists For Humanity (AFH) employs Boston teens to work with Painting, 3D Design, Graphic Design, Creative Technology, Video Production, Photography, or Print Making. In collaboration with artist/designer mentors, teen apprentices learn new skills, make art and provide creative design services for clients. No artistic experience is necessary, just passion for being creative and learning on the job.
Commitment/Pay: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. during the school year; Monday – Friday from 12:00 noon – 5:30 p.m. during the summer. In person at 100 West 2nd Street, Boston, MA 02127 (3-minute walk from Broadway stop on Red Line).
After a 36-hour unpaid apprenticeship period, teens are paid $15/hour plus commissions to do projects.
Read more and apply: AFHBoston.org/teen-jobs
Requirements: Age requirements depend on the class. You do NOT need a social security number to participate.
Description: Join a class at the Museum of Fine Arts, either online or in person, to build your skills in visual arts. Click here to see the class options.
Cost: You can apply for financial aid to cover the cost of a studio art class by following the instructions here: https://www.mfa.org/programs/studio-art-classes/studio-art-scholarship-application
Read more about the MFA's teen programs here: https://www.mfa.org/programs/teen-programs
Deadline: Ongoing - see website for more details
Requirements: Grades 8-10, Income-Eligible
Description: Artward Bound is a free, four-year college prep program for Boston high school students interested in a college education focused on art and design. Students participate in art classes, career workshops, academic tutoring, visits to museums and artist studios, and more. Each summer, Artward Bound students are immersed in six weeks of artmaking and academics on MassArt’s campus.
Commitment/Pay: Program is free! Students in good standing are eligible for financial stipends and can earn college credit after completing a full year with Artward Bound.
More information and application: https://massart.edu/artward-bound/
Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis
Age/Requirements: Ages 12-18
Description: Free Music Programming: ZUMIX offers free group programming for students age 12-18. These classes include audio/visual technology, songwriting & performance, radio, dance, and rock band courses. Some programs can lead to paid positions. More info and application link at https://www.zumix.org/programs/
Commitment/Pay: Depends on program
Apply at: https://www.zumix.org/register/