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!
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 check our Frequently Asked Questions page!
You must apply with the Hopeline in order to be considered for Youth Fund Employment. You can apply via this website. Please see How to Apply for BYF Employment below for more details.
*Please note that applying with the Hopeline does not guarantee a summer job.
HOPELINE Application Eligibility Requirements & Guidelines
To Be Eligible for the BYF Summer Employment Program, You:
- MUST Turn 15 Years Old on or Before the Program Start Date
- CANNOT Turn 18 Years Old on or Before the Program End Date
- 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 we communicate information to you.
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!
How to Apply for BYF Summer Employment
Method 1: Click here for online registration
Apply online via the Boston Youth Fund Website. The online application is available 24 hours a day during the registration period.
Method 2: Apply via the phone by calling 617-635-HOPE (4673). Phone registration is available during designated dates and hours.