Career Development Specialist

City of Boston Department of Youth Engagement & Employment

Recruitment began on January 7, 2026

and the job listing Expires on February 7, 2026

This position will report directly to the Manager of Programs & Partnerships. This position is designed for a hard-working, motivated individual with strong communication and organizational skills who is interested in program development and designing and implementing youth development initiatives based on current research around Positive Youth Development (PYD).

• Facilitate engaging workshops by planning and delivering interactive sessions that supports participant learning, skill development, and active participation.
• Support assessment and implementation of new youth development programs
• Contribute to the development and testing of internship training materials
• Assist in the management of career development related data both on Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel and online platforms
• Develop marketing materials and campaign for all Career Development programs
• Provide constructive feedback on Career Development initiatives and identify new ways to deliver skills development and bring your ideas to fruition
• Collaborate with team members across the department
• Participate in all professional development training
• Perform related work based on role focus and meet deadlines as required

• Working on a computer for an extended period of time
• Regular travel and commuting to different program sites.
• Managing sensitive documents
• Using various types of software
• Communicating with management

• Boston residency required during time of employment.
• School-year part-time position with summer part-time employment opportunity based on work performance
• School Year timeline:
  January 2026 – May 20256 (flexible start and end dates)
• YEO has office hours of 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday-Friday.
• Hours/Pay:
  Up to 30 hours per week, $19.00/hr.
• This seasonal part-time position does not provide insurance benefits.
• CORI & SORI checks are required.

This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from their supervisor, manager or designated representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the City of Boston Office of Youth Employment & Opportunity success. If interested in working with OYEO, please contact Jasmin Argueta at (jasmin.argueta)