The Boston Public Library (BPL) is one of the great American public libraries and a defining civic institution. Founded in 1848 as the first large free municipal library in the United States, BPL serves the residents of Boston and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, fulfilling its strategic roles as a Lifelong Learning and Research Partner, Welcoming Destination, Trusted Resource, and Community Engager. With a Central Library in Copley Square, a network of 25 neighborhood branch libraries, an archival center and robust digital and statewide services, BPL reaches millions of people annually. The library is free and open to all.
The Mayor’s Office of Housing (MOH) works to foster healthy, vibrant, and welcoming communities for all by ensuring stable, green, and accessible housing and the sustainable use of land. MOH oversees programs that create and preserve affordable housing, support homeowners and renters, provide housing and services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, and develop city-owned property. MOH envisions a Boston where all residents have the homes and neighborhoods they need to thrive.
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Housing...
The Boston Parks & Recreation Department manages one of the oldest urban park systems in the United States, consisting of over 330 parks, playgrounds, urban wilds, and cemeteries. The basic purpose of a Park Ranger is to provide a variety of services to Park patrons, including programming, wayfinding, and resource protective measures, and promote compliance with Parks Department rules and regulations, as well as City of Boston ordinances and general laws.
Reporting to the Chief of the Park Ranger/Executive Secretary or a designee, Park Rangers may...
The Head Lifeguard's primary responsibility is the supervision of pool staff, patrons, and the entire pool facility in compliance with the local board of health regulations. The person in this position is responsible for guarding the pool, ensuring the safety of all patrons, enforcing the pool rules, maintaining cleanliness and sanitary conditions around the pool facility, and implementing the emergency protocols as needed. The Head Lifeguard is also responsible for administering aquatic programs and activities as set forth by the Department, including teaching swim lessons, coaching the youth swim team, supervising group swim activities, and assisting with other aquatic activities.
Reporting to the Community Preservation Director, the Open Space and Recreation Project Manager will serve as the principal CPA team member responsible for monitoring, assessing, analyzing, and strategizing open space and recreation projects with the City of Boston's Community Preservation Office. This individual will participate as a member of a small, highly functioning, multi-disciplinary team, advancing the policies, procedures, and mission of the Community Preservation Act.
Participatory Budgeting (PB) is a democratic process where community members decide how to spend part of a public budget. Boston’s PB process, Ideas in Action, is a yearly initiative where residents unite in open dialogue about budget priorities, identify and prioritize project ideas, and take collective action to decide which projects get to be funded and implemented for the benefit of our communities.
The Office of Participatory Budgeting (OPB) seeks a Community Partnerships and Project Coordinator to manage the Office’s outreach and...
The athletic assistant shall assist in the development/implementation and supervision of recreation programs, sports leagues, special programs/projects, and other activities for all patrons.
The athletic assistant shall assist in the development/implementation and supervision of recreation programs, sports leagues, special programs/projects, and other activities for all patrons.
The Staff Assistant for the Boston Centers for Youth and Families (BCYF) directs patrons, answers telephones, and provides scheduling, programs, and community resources information to the general public.
Under the direction of the Site Administrator, the Maintenance Worker/Custodian will be responsible for the cleaning, securing, and preventive maintenance of the assigned facility(s).
The Mayor's Office is looking for an experienced, innovative, and thoughtful Digital Communications Director to shape the brand and voice of Mayor Michelle Wu and lead the Mayor's Digital Team. The Digital Communications Director will drive the strategy and production of all digital communications, including social media, online engagement, video, branding, and design. As a senior leader on the communications team, the Director is responsible for working across the Mayor's Office and City departments to create, develop, and manage digital communications aligned with Mayor Wu's priorities and the City of Boston's values. The ideal candidate must work effectively and efficiently alongside a...
Under the direction of the Neighborhood Services Manager, to assume responsibility for the administration and programs of a larger branch library or combined branch libraries.
Reports to: Neighborhood Services Manager.
Under supervision and within the framework of the Library’s policies and practices, to assume responsibility for the effective execution of the Library’s programs of service to a diverse population characteristic of an urban setting with emphasis on children and to perform professional work requiring application of substantial professional knowledge and experience.
Reports to: Branch Librarian or...
THIS IS A TEMPORARY, SUMMER-ONLY POSITION.
Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):
The City of Boston, Parks & Recreation Department offers a wide variety of summer programs, including, but not limited to, drop-in programs, golf, soccer, rugby, sports camp(s), baseball, softball programs, and much, much more.
THIS IS A TEMPORARY, SUMMER-ONLY POSITION.
The City of Boston, Parks & Recreation Department, offers a wide variety of summer programs, including, but not limited to, drop-in programs, golf, soccer, rugby, sports camp(s), baseball, softball programs, and much, much more. The Staff Assistant(s) support and/or plan, organize and conduct age-appropriate programs, including...
THIS IS A TEMPORARY, SUMMER-ONLY POSITION.
The Regional Supervisor will report to the Program Manager of the Boston Neighborhood Basketball League (BNBL) program.