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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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:
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!
We’re looking for morning help with our two-year-old in Ball Square, Somerville, near Tufts University. The position is for 2-3 days a week, from 6:45 AM to 8:00 AM, starting now and continuing until late May or June 2025. Mondays are required, with flexibility for 1-2 additional days (Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday).
Duties include:
Serving a pre-prepared breakfast
Playing, reading books, and occasional singing or dancing
Managing allergy care (EpiPen) and general supervision
Our son has a history of medical complexity but is stable now, and we’re looking for someone who is detail-oriented and familiar with allergy management.
Requirements:
5+ years of experience with toddlers
Up-to-date vaccinations
References
We offer guaranteed pay with a two-week cancellation notice for our time off or travel. Pay is $28-32/hour, depending on experience.
If you’re interested or have any questions, please reach out to Molly at +1 415 235 3054.
We are looking for a responsible and caring babysitter for our two boys (ages 4 and almost 1) for several hours during the week. We live near Powder House Park in Somerville, very close to Tufts University.
Responsibilities include:
Helping get the boys dressed and ready for the day
Changing diapers (for the baby)
Feeding lunch & snacks
Taking them on walks, to the library, and to the playground
Ensuring they’re engaged and safe
The ideal candidate is someone with experience caring for babies and toddlers, who enjoys being active, creative, and engaging with young kids. Our older son (almost 4) is very talkative and imaginative, while our younger son (almost 1) is crawling and loves trying new foods.
Schedule:
Wednesdays during the day (ideally 4-8 hours)
Occasional hours on Mondays or Fridays may also be available
We are flexible on the exact hours, but Wednesday availability is a must!
Pay: $25/hour
If you’re interested, please reach out to me at Lucy Sweeney Kincaid:
Hi! I’m a single mom in East Somerville looking for a reliable and caring babysitter/”big sister” type of caregiver for my fourth-grade daughter on Tuesday evenings.
Details:
Hours: Tuesdays from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pay: $20 per hour
Duties: Pick up from school, walk home (about 6 minutes), help with dinner (already prepared), assist with homework, and hang out.
My Daughter: She plays the flute, loves drawing, and enjoys reading!
I will be out of the house during these hours and would love to set up a Zoom interview followed by a paid trial date (with me at home) to ensure a good fit.
