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Childcare help during summer (Somerville)

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Hello and happy almost summer!

We are looking for a babysitter this summer who is responsible and great with both babies and little kids for our two boys (ages 4 and 1!) for Wednesdays during the day (and possibly also Monday/ Tuesday/ Thursday afternoons!)  We live right near Powder House Park in Somerville very close to Tufts. Responsibilities include: helping get them dressed and ready for the day, changing (the baby’s) diapers, feeding them lunch/ snacks, taking them on walks and to the library or playground, etc. Both boys go to daycare/ preschool part-time and my 4 yr old will be starting full time pre-K in September. We are somewhat flexible with the hours but ideally looking for someone who could work every Wednesday from around 9-4, and also possibly Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Occasional hours on Mondays (or Fridays) could also help, depending on your availability!

My older turned 4 in March and is very talkative and imaginative. He loves books and legos and playgrounds! My younger turned 1 in February and is crawling like a madman and getting into all sorts of mischief. Both are silly and fun (and occasionally a handful as all little kids are!)

Pay is $25/ hour. Looking for someone who has some experience caring for babies and kids and can start as soon as possible. Please reach out to me if you’re interested! 
Thank you!

Lucy Sweeney Kincaid, Lucy.marie.swee@gmail.com or 508-685-5934 (feel free to text!) 

Summer Babysitter Needed – Fun & Responsible Care for Two Great Kids! (Somerville)

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We’re looking for a reliable, energetic babysitter to help make our summer fun and memorable. I have two kids, ages 9 and 11, and we’re looking for someone who can take them on outings to the pool, museums, and other activities 2–3 times per week (typically 4–5 hours per day). Occasional evening babysitting for date nights would also be great.

Details:

  • Ages: 9 and 11
  • Schedule: 2–3 weekdays/week, ~4–5 hours per day
  • Activities: Pool trips, museum visits, other local outings
  • Occasional date night babysitting
  • Pay: $25–$30/hour, depending on experience
  • Must have own transportation and a clean driving record

Looking for someone who’s fun, patient, responsible, and proactive with planning outings. Previous childcare experience required.

To Apply: Please send a brief note with your availability, experience, and references.

Email: fletcherandmegan@gmail.com

Babysitter Needed [Davis Square]

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Afternoon Babysitting, 4yo and 6yo, 7 minute walk to Davis Square

Seeking an experienced babysitter to care for a 4 year old and six year old. The family is looking for someone who can do daycare and school bus pick-up from 3:30 – 5:00pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays in May and June. Potential for some full days in the summer or weekends if you are a good fit for each other. 


Pay: $25-28 an hour based on experience. 

If you’re interested please email Kara Vidal (A&S ’10) at vidalkiddocare@gmail.com and include: a) your childcare experience; b) whether you can commit to all Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays in May and June; and c) whether you’d be interested in potential evenings, weekends, or summer days.

Morning Parents helper 3 days/week starting in May

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Description:

Do you like to start your day with sweet kiddos? We are looking for an early riser to help get us out the door in the morning on time!

We have an energetic 2yo toddler and mellow 4 month old baby; dad takes kids to daycare on his way to work and mom needs to get to her hospital shift.

Responsibilities:

Morning routine for kids: wake up, getting dressed, breakfast, packing lunch, light housekeeping. One or both parents will be home and getting ready for work so you will not be alone with the kids. Car not required.

Pay: $25/hour

Location: Somerville (off Somerville Ave between Market Basket and Walgreens)

Time: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, between 7-8:30 AM. Additional weekend or evening babysitting hours possible if interested.

Contact: Adam.Panken@gmail.com

Graduate Internships for Office of Campus Life

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Interested applicants for either position should apply on Handshake or send a resume & cover letter to Alexa Erb (alexa.erb@tufts.edu) by March 31st.

  1. Graduate Intern for Operations Position Description (click to read more)

Compensation:
• $12,000.00 stipend paid out weekly
• $100 JumboCash per semester

Hours:
• 18 hours per week split between work days based on the intern’s academic schedule.
• Additional nights and weekends will also be required. University holidays and school breaks will be recognized.
• This position begins in early August and ends mid-May, following Senior Week.
• Please note attendance at student staff fall & spring training are mandatory. (Associate Director will share specific dates as soon as they are confirmed)
• Exact start and end dates will be determined with the OCL Associate Director for Operations.

Position Details: (see more in position description above)
The Office for Campus Life seeks a graduate intern for Operations who: brings a positive attitude to their work, has a passion for understanding social justice in student affairs, takes pride and responsibility for their role and job responsibilities, enjoys working independently and in team environments, is a creative problem solver and with strong attention to detail, has a willingness to learn and flexibility to adapt to different situations that evolve over the year, and has excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

2. Graduate Intern for Student Engagement Position Description (click to read more)

Compensation:
• $12,000.00 stipend paid bi-weekly
• $100 JumboCash per semester

Hours:
• 18 hours per week split between three days based on the intern’s academic schedule.
• Additional nights and weekends will also be required. University holidays and school breaks will be recognized.
• This nine-month position begins mid-August and ends mid-May, following Senior Week.
• Exact start and end dates will be determined with the Associate Director for Campus Life.

Position Details: (see more in position description above)
The Office for Campus Life seeks a graduate intern for Student Engagement who: brings a positive attitude to their work, has a passion for understanding social justice in student affairs, takes pride and responsibility for their role and job responsibilities, enjoys working independently and in team environments, is a creative problem solver and with attention to detail, has a willingness to learn and flexibility to adapt to different situations that evolve over the year, and has excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

Groundwork Somerville Spring Green Team Leader

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Paid job opportunity for young adults interested in youth engagement, climate justice, and/or urban agriculture this spring: Groundwork Somerville is recruiting for a Spring Green Team Leader to develop and implement programming from March 17th- May 30th 2025. Deadline for applications is March 2nd, and details are attached below. 

Reach out to em@groundworksomerville.org with any questions.

Summer Internship Funding Opportunity for Undergrad Students: Apply to the Forest Foundation to be placed with Groundwork Somerville as a Green Team Leader or Farm Hand!

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Deadline to apply: February 15, 2025 | 

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Our mission at Groundwork Somerville is to cultivate the next generation of environmental activists to grow a greener and more equitable Somerville. Through youth empowerment, urban farming, equitable food access, and community engagement, we sow the seeds of a healthy community. This summer, we are offering 2 opportunities to be placed with Groundwork Somerville through the Forest Foundation Summer Fellowship program: Green Team Leader and Farm Hand!

The Green Team (GT) is Groundwork Somerville’s youth employment and development program, which hires roughly 16 high-school students each summer for an educational work experience in urban agriculture and climate justice. The Green Team Leaders (GTLs) work full time, approximately 35 hours per week for 9-10 weeks with the Director of Youth Programs and Engagement to plan and run the 6-week program. All GT staff participate in training to build a cohesive team, learn urban farming skills, and familiarize themselves with GT procedures and workshops. Being a GTL is an opportunity to grow as a youth worker, farmer, facilitator, community change agent, and more. Visit our website to learn more, or contact em@groundworksomerville.org with questions! 

South Street Farm is an ¼ acre urban farm within walking distance from Union Square in Somerville. Focusing on culturally relevant produce, educational demonstrations, and pollinator gardens, the farm hosts the community while donating up to 2000 lbs of fresh local produce to the Somerville Mobile Market, Project Soup, and our neighborhood community fridge each season. This summer, we are looking for a Farm Hand who is eager to learn the ropes of urban farming and help facilitate some of the programming hosted on the farm. This position works closely with the Director of Urban Agriculture to plant, harvest, and perform routine maintenance on the urban farm and should feel confident lifting up to 50 lbs and working in all weather conditions. Visit our website to learn more, or contact leah@groundworksomerville.org with questions!

If you are currently in college and interested in working with us, apply for an internship with the Forest Foundation and list us as your preferred organization! We hope to see you this summer. 

Other summer funding opportunities for Groundwork Somerville internships: 

If you don’t see your college, be sure to ask your career center about funding opportunities available to you. Some opportunities may require an offer letter– contact us with any questions about applying directly to these positions! 

Tufts

Boston University

UMass Amherst

Afterschool care for 3 boys in Somerville (Davis/Porter)

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We are a family that lives in the teele square area of Somerville.  We are currently looking for reliable afterschool childcare for our 3 boys (ages 6, 6 & 8). 

Details:  The boys would need to be picked up from their school in Porter Square.  They can be walked to our home, local parks or activities. The school and our home are both accessible with public transportation, so driving is not required.

Schedule: Mom works in healthcare and has a variable schedule.  Most needs would be every Monday from 2:30pm-5:45/6pm and sometimes Wednesdays as well from 1pm-5:45/6pm.  On average we would need coverage 1-2 days/week.

Pay:  $25/h with guaranteed 4 hours pay when needed on Mondays and 5 hours guaranteed when needed on Wednesdays.

Contact: email– lamartel@gmail.com or phone- 617-682-9711

Babysitter Needed in Somerville (Near Gilman Square)

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Good morning! My name is Guido De Bartolomeo, and I am the assistant to Head Coach Jason Sachs of the women’s fencing team at Tufts University.

I’m currently looking for a babysitter for my 2-year-old son (he’s 2 years and 5 months old) for about 20 hours a week, in the afternoons. The schedule would be approximately from 3:30pm to 7:30/8:00pm. We are offering an hourly salary between $15-$25, depending on experience.

We live in Somerville, near the Gilman Square stop on the Green Line.

Please feel free to reach out at giorgiagalesso@gmail.com

Best regards,
Guido De Bartolomeo

Seeking Part-Time Household Help In Central Square (Cambridge)

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Our family of two working parents and two toddlers is seeking part-time help with household management in Central Square.  We are offering 10 guaranteed hours over 2-4 days at $30 / hour.  Must be on the books.  We are very flexible on the number of days/timing of shifts—e.g., mornings, afternoons, or a mix of both, whichever you prefer.  We are looking for help with household tasks including:

  • Laundry
  • Meal prep
  • Tidying up (i.e., light cleaning)
  • Running neighborhood errands (grocery shopping, dry cleaning, etc.)

We live a 2-minute walk from the Central Square T stop on the Red Line.  No car is needed, but street parking (using our visitor parking pass) is available.  You must be comfortable with dogs; we have a large dog who you will not need to care for, but who will be home during the day.  

If you’re interested, please email me at meghanccleary@gmail.com and we can set up a time to chat.  Thank you!