Apply to the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program April 16 – May 9!

The Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program (MSYEP) connects Cambridge teens to a paid summer job in Cambridge and surrounding communities. From July 7 through August 15, teens will work 20 hours a week and will be paid $15 per hour by the City of Cambridge. MSYEP offers a variety of work experiences that teens can select on their application. In addition to gaining job experience, teens can participate in financial literacy and job-readiness trainings, field trips, and a variety of program-sponsored social events during the summer.

The last day to apply is Friday, May 9 . View application instructions.

• Applicants must be Cambridge residents.
• Applicants must be 14 years old as of July 7, 2025 and are eligible through the summer after graduating high school.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. in order to get paid.

For additional information, including FAQs, visit www.cambridgema.gov/MSYEP.

View the 2025 MSYEP Flyer (PDF).

Questions? Contact youthemployment@cambridgema.gov.