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Jobs, Careers, Internships & Volunteering -- Current Opportunities

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Somerville is thriving hub for businesses both large and small. One way to go after a part-time job is to keep your eyes open for the "hiring" signs posted at various locations, or get in contact directly with the hiring departments of larger organizations like gyms, hotels and stores. Some of the local organizations and websites listed below can help you search for jobs and volunteer opportunities, or find out more about careers you are interested in.

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FabVille Lab Assistant

FabVille's Lab Assistants are responsible for assisting the Lab Manager and Instructors with day-to-day operations at the City of Somerville’s fabrication lab, "FabVille", located in Somerville High School. FabVille's anticipated regular hours of operation are Tuesdays (5-9PM), Wednesdays (4-9PM) and Thursdays (4-9PM). Pay: $18.28/hour, up to 19 hours per week.

Telescope Club Student Interns for Fall 2025

The After School Telescope Club teaches maker space skills to design and build your own telescope. Students will learn computer-aided design, 3D printing, CNC routing, laser cutting, astronomical observing, and more. The club is free, and no prior experience is necessary. It is led by Harvard and MIT astrophysicists and students, and each after-school session will consist of 30-45 minutes of learning computer-aided design, fabrication, and/or astronomy, followed by guided, optional build time. We plan for the club to run on Wednesdays from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. this fall for approximately 10 weeks.

Somerville Positive Forces for High School Students

Somerville Positive Forces (SPF) is now recruiting middle school youth leaders (Grades 6-8) for our prevention programs, and we’d love your help spreading the word to young people and families in your networks. In this program you will: promote healthy choices and vaping prevention among peers and build leadership skills! Earn up to a $1000 stipend or up to 50 volunteer hours.

Somerville Positive Forces JR for Middle School Students

Somerville Positive Forces (SPF) is now recruiting middle school youth leaders (Grades 6-8) for our prevention programs, and we’d love your help spreading the word to young people and families in your networks. In this program you will: promote healthy choices and vaping prevention among peers and build leadership skills! Earn a $250 stipend or up to 24 volunteer hours

Somerville Travel Mentorship with Creative by Nature

Somerville Travel Mentorship supports young adults with financial barriers to travel who want to pursue meaningful, purpose-driven trips for Somerville High School alumni ages 18–28. The program is coordinated by Sean Post, an SHS alumni and local youth worker at Creative by Nature and a small team of alumni with backgrounds in education, travel, and organizing. Creative by Nature is offering fundraising support plus one-on-one mentorship around planning, budgeting, and logistics. Feel free to forward this to alumni in your network, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions or ideas!

Join the PATH Program (Promoting Advancement in Tourism and Hospitality)

Earn compensation while acquiring practical experience in the hospitality and tourism sectors. Candidates should be 18 years or older. Minimum education of highschool or GED. Bring a positive ‘can do’ attitude and develop effective communication abilities. We are looking for flexible candidates ready to thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work setting.

Join the Liaison Interpreter Program at The Welcome Project!

The Welcome Project is currently hiring bilingual high school students fluent in English and Haitian Creole, Spanish or Portuguese for the LIPS Program, with a starting rate of $15.50/hr! LIPS takes place in Somerville every Thursday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. starting in October. Students will gain interpretation and community organizing skills and receive help for the college application process and post-high school planning! Register now and earn money while representing your community, going on fun field trips, and making new friends!

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