Program Overview

The City of Newton's Youth & Young Adult Services Division  facilitates a Summer Internship Program for Newton youth aged 16-18.

The Internship Program provides a hands-on learning experience that pairs real world job experiences, with career competency and post-secondary skill building workshops.

With the assistance of MassHire Metro South/West and the YouthConnections program, the City of Newton is able to offer participants an hourly wage, making this a true employment experience.

The Newton YouthWorks Summer Internship Program includes a June participant orientation as well as 6-8 weeks of part-time paid employment. Participants will receive 15-20 hours of on-the-job experience per week in addition to 1-3 hours of career competency training each week.

Eligibility

Some young people experience greater barriers to employment and workforce development opportunities. Newton’s YouthWorks Internship Program aims to support those individuals.

Eligible candidates must be able to complete the essential job functions of the internship program listed below.

• Independently fill out the program application.
• Participate in one or more in-person or virtual interviews without assistance.
• Independently communicate via email, phone and in-person.
• Actively participate in weekly career development workshops.
• Willingly work with peers in a group setting.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.

*Message to parents/guardians: We understand that you may need to offer support to your young person during this process. However, only applicants who can complete the above tasks independently will be considered for placement.

Please note, space is limited and not all applicants will be accepted into the program. 

Application

The application for the summer of 2025 is not yet available. If you would like to be notified via email when it becomes available please send an email to mhaas@newtonma.gov.

All applicants are required to complete an application, participate in 1-2 interviews, and submit references upon request.

Additional Requirements

• Selected participants who are under 18 years old must obtain a work permit before the start of the program
  • All work permits are processed through the Newton Public Schools - Learn More Here
  • A work permit is not required in order to apply for the program.
• Selected participants must have or acquire a personal bank account before the start of the program.
  • Payroll is processed through ADP and is direct deposit only.
• Selected participants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Past Available Placements

See below for a list of past placement opportunities. Please note: Placements change each year based on employer availability and other factors.

• City of Newton - Department of Public Works - Civil Engineering Department
• City of Newton - Newton Police Department
• City of Newton - Senior Services
• Fulfilled Goods
• Grad Bag - Newton
• Green Newton
• Highland Animal Hospital (work location outside of Newton)
• The New Art Center
• Newton Community Development Foundation
• Newton Community Education
• Newton Food Pantry
• Newton Free Library
• Newton Wellesley Hospital
• McGovern Automotive Group
• Middlesex District Attorney's Office (work location outside of Newton)  
• Sandwich Works

Past Internship Job Descriptions

Thank you for your interest!

For additional information please contact Meri Haas, Assistant Director of Youth & Young Adult Services, at mhaas@newtonma.gov.