YES is currently hiring teens ages 14-19 to support our outdoor programs this summer. Learn more about our open positions below.
Administrative Intern
Administrative interns will work in the YES office and support YES staff with daily operating tasks and online database maintenance.
The Administrative Intern’s responsibilities include:
- Work approximately 20-25 hours each week (earning $15.00/hour for six weeks)
- Train and work in the YES database software program
- Support YES staff in office tasks and projects
- Be an ambassador of YES by actively showing respect for self, others, and the environment
- Attend staff meetings, trainings, and professional development outings as required
- Other duties as assigned
Learn more about Administrative Intern responsibilities and qualifications
Outdoor Adventure Leader
Outdoor Adventure Leaders provide a variety of support to YES’s Outdoor Adventure program, which offers youth the opportunity to get outside, have fun, and stay fit.
The Outdoor Adventure Leader’s primary responsibilities include:
- Work approximately 20-25 hours each week (earning $15.00/hour for seven weeks)
- Participate in all assigned shifts
- 1-2 Outdoor Adventure trips per week (full day, 8.5 hour shifts, 8:30 AM – 5 PM)
- 1-2 office days per week (shorter shifts between 8:30 AM – 5 PM)
- Learn and instruct youth on the basics of mountain biking, hiking, kayaking and rock climbing
- Collaborate with adult Activity Captains to plan, organize, and lead programs and outdoor experiences
- Serve as a leader, mentor, and role model to youth enrolled in YES programs
- Be an ambassador of YES by actively showing respect for self, others, and the environment (including adhering to, and educating others about, Leave No Trace outdoor ethics principles)
- Attend staff meetings, seminars, and trainings as required
- Manage the safety of participants and administer first aid if necessary
- Other duties as assigned
Learn more about Outdoor Adventure Leader responsibilities and qualifications
Track & Field Assistant Coach
Track & Field Assistant Coaches provide a variety of support to YES’s Track & Field program which introduces youth to track & field, instructs them on running, jumping, and throwing, and helps develop their physical stamina and strength. This year, coaching positions are available at English High School in Jamaica Plain only.
The Track & Field Assistant Coach’s primary responsibilities include:
- Work on weekday evenings (exact timing to be determined), earning a stipend of $30/night payable bi-weekly
- Collaborate with Track and Field coaches and leaders to plan, organize, and lead activities
- Help with set-up and breakdown of equipment as well as administrative duties on-site
- Serve as a leader, mentor, and role model to youth enrolled in YES programs
- Be an ambassador of YES by actively showing respect for self, others, and the environment
- Attend staff meetings, seminars, and trainings as required
- Adhere to Leave No Trace outdoor ethics principles and educate others
- Other duties as assigned
Learn more about Track & Field Assistant Coach responsibilities and qualifications
How to Apply
Click the link below to fill out the application. Select the position you are applying to from the drop-down menu of options.
Please Note: All applicants must be full-time residents of Boston and authorized to work in the United States.
Deadline:
Applications will be accepted on a priority basis until Friday, March 31st. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
Questions about the position or the application process?
Contact Eust Eustis, Youth Employment Coordinator at [email protected] or (617) 267-5877 ext. 125