Apply to the 2026 Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program!

The Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program (MSYEP) connects Cambridge teens to a 6-week, paid summer job in Cambridge and surrounding communities. The 2026 program will run from July 6 through August 14, 2026.

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 program-sponsored social events during the summer. 

Apply to MSYEP 2026!

The last day to apply is Friday, May 8.

• Applicants must be Cambridge residents.
• Applicants must be 14 years old as of July 6, 2026 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, visit www.cambridgema.gov/MSYEP.

View the 2026 MSYEP Flyer (PDF).

Questions? Contact youthemployment@cambridgema.gov.