Current Openings


SuccessLink Youth Leader Positions (3)

Teens in Print is WriteBoston’s afterschool program for Boston middle and high schoolers. We’re currently hiring Youth Leaders to join our program team for the 2023 school year. Applicants will be paid through the City of Boston’s SuccessLink program and must therefore be full-time Boston residents between the ages of 19 and 24 to be eligible.

You can read more about the positions available below. Links to apply are embedded in the text.

Teens in Print Afterschool Program Social Media and PR Manager

Employment dates: October 2023 – April 2024 (Dates may change depending on SuccessLink)

Hourly rate: $17.00 

Hours per week: 30

Requirements: 

  • Must be between the ages of 19-24.
  • Must be a full-time resident of the City of Boston
  • Must be legally permitted to work in the United States

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: 

  • Provide Teens in Print staff feedback on program structure, content, and student engagement opportunities 
  • Serve as a positive role model 
  • Handle the Teens in Print social media which includes: 
    • Managing the Teens in Print’s Instagram account
    • Enhancing engagement through appealing content
    • Promoting programs and events effectively
    • Designing visual materials for outreach
    • Providing relevant information to members and the community promptly and respectfully
  • Assist with ongoing Teens in Print projects

Qualifications for the position: 

  • Interested in helping expand your social media and PR presence 
  • Familiarity with social media posting and campaigns
  • Feels comfortable with speaking to and leading groups of students
  • Comfortable working independently but also in a team environment 

Apply here: https://teensinprint.typeform.com/to/vOHpe4zY

Teens in Print Afterschool Program Writing Mentor  

Employment dates: October 2023 – April 2024 (Dates may change depending on SuccessLink)

Hourly rate: $17.00 

Hours per week: 30

Requirements: 

  • Must be between the ages of 19-24.
  • Must be a full-time resident of the City of Boston
  • Must be legally permitted to work in the United States

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: 

  • Provide Teens in Print staff feedback on program structure, content, and student engagement opportunities 
  • Assist in the facilitation of the Teens in Print curriculum which includes writing and multimedia projects
  • Provide feedback on student writing weekly
  • Help develop and carry out community-building activities
  • Serve as a positive role model 
  • Handle the Teens in Print social media accounts by posting, engaging, and responding to messages
  • Assist with ongoing Teens in Print projects

Qualifications for the position: 

  • Interested in helping students with their writing 
  • Some familiarity with podcasting, photography, video, or social media 
  • Feels comfortable with speaking to and leading groups of students
  • Comfortable working independently but also in a team environment 

Apply here: https://teensinprint.typeform.com/to/vOHpe4zY

Teens in Print Afterschool Program Video and Photography Leader 

Employment dates: October 2023 – April 2024 (Dates may change depending on SuccessLink)

Hourly rate: $17.00 

Hours per week: 30

Requirements: 

  • Must be between the ages of 19-24.
  • Must be a full-time resident of the City of Boston
  • Must be legally permitted to work in the United States

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: 

  • Provide Teens in Print staff feedback on program structure, content, and student engagement opportunities 
  • Assist teens with ongoing photography projects through:
    • Direct instruction on photography and videography 
    • Feedback on student performance and products
    • Demonstrating proper techniques 
    • Assisting and guiding students through editing processes 
  • Serve as a positive role model 
  • Assist with ongoing Teens in Print projects
  • Serve as the editor and quality control for Teens in Print social media photo posts

Qualifications for the position: 

  • Interested in helping students develop their photography and videography skills 
  • Extensive experience as a photographer and videographer
  • Feels comfortable with speaking to and leading groups of students
  • Comfortable working independently but also in a team environment 

Apply here: https://teensinprint.typeform.com/to/vOHpe4zY