Mayors Summer Jobs Program
Mayors Summer Jobs Program
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Job Description
About the Role:
The Mayors 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 7th and ending August 15th.
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 2025
- 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)
- Current City of Somerville living wage of $18.28 per hour
Application Process:
- All applications must be submitted by April 30th 2025
- Interviews will take place between Monday May 5th through Friday May 9th
- First day of programming: July 7th 2025.
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 Adrienne Pomeroy atx 2059 or
PreEmployment Requirements for All Employees:
- MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) clearance
- Completion of ConflictofInterest Law Education training for municipal employees
Overview of Total Rewards:
- 4 weeks annual vacation for nonunion positions. Union positions vary by contract. Please note police officers are members of the SPEA union.
- 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 benefitseligible 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.
Employment Type
Temp
