Current opportunities:
Deadline: As soon as possible
Requirements: To be eligible for the Mayor's Youth Council, you must be enrolled in high school in Fall 2026 and a City of Boston resident. This is a school-year program.
You must be available October 2026 through May 2027.
Description: Youth Councilors represent Boston’s youth in City government, lead original initiatives, and gain experience in public service.
Read more and apply: https://www.boston.gov/departments/youth-engagement-and-advancement/mayors-youth-council
Deadline: Ongoing until spots are filled
Requirements: Grades 9-12. US work authorization is required for most, but not all, of the summer jobs
Description: Get paid this summer to work in a community organization or government organization! Jobs are available in every neighborhood and for every area of interest (including community organizing, childcare, summer camp counseling, sports, arts, law enforcement, government, hands-on work, academic enrichment, and more)!
Jobs are available with city councilors, law enforcement, and other government and law-related agencies!
Commitment/Pay: Varies by site
Read more and apply: https://www.boston.gov/departments/youth-employment-and-opportunity/youth-jobs
*Interested in law-related jobs? Scroll down to Work Opportunities and type "Law" into the search bar - or you could try "Government" to see opportunities to work with a city councilor, or "Police" to see jobs with law enforcement.
And check out the FutureBOS summer jobs fair at the Reggie Lewis Center on April 18 - Register Here.
Deadline: As soon as possible
Requirements: Age 18 and older. Social Security Number / US Work Authorization required. Able to pass a Massport controlled substances test and security background check.
Description: The Massachusetts Port Authority is offering a 13-week paid summer job opportunity for students who are interested in gaining experience in our Aviation departments. The positions are available at Boston Logan International Airport and East Boston Parks in East Boston as well as Laurence G. Hanscom Field in Bedford. We also have opportunities within our Maritime division, located at the Conley Terminal in South Boston.
These positions are ideal for students who thrive in both indoor and outdoor environments, performing daily maintenance and other operational tasks that keep our airport and maritime facilities functioning smoothly. This is an excellent opportunity for students to acquire practical job skills.
Commitment/Pay: 13 weeks in summer, 40 hours per week, Earn $20 per hour
Read more and apply: https://iapiqy.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/123/
Deadline: Ongoing
Requirements: All teens welcome!
Description: YOUTH & GOVERNMENT is nationally accredited program which teaches young people the steps to make social change happen. In this program students participate in a Model Government Conference by acting as a Senator, House Representative, Lobbyist, Judge, Lawyer, Journalist and more. Delegates receive training in these positions through weekly meetings and special training events prior to the conference.
Read more and apply: https://ymcaboston.org/youth-and-family/teen-programs/youth-government/