Youth Engagement Specialist — High School Service Learning

Job overview

The Youth Engagement Specialist works in person at an assigned Boston Public Schools high school in Boston, MA. Compensation is $24–$25.96 per hour. The role represents buildOn at a partner school and supports its youth service and education programs. The specialist recruits students and helps them take part in community service and service-learning activities. By building relationships, leading projects, and collaborating with teachers, the role helps students engage with their communities and contribute through service.

What you'll do

• Represent buildOn as the sole buildOn staff member at an assigned partner high school.
• Recruit students through lunchtime outreach, student fairs, classroom presentations, and between-class engagement, including recruitment for international school-building treks.
• Plan and lead two to three after-school service opportunities each week and a Saturday service project each week.
• Collaborate with teachers on up to six in-class service-learning lessons per month and host weekly program meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

youth engagement specialist

student recruitment

service learning

community service

high school

boston ma

buildon

full-time

in-person

saturday projects

tuesday–saturday academic-year schedule

$24–$25.96/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement match
• 39 paid days off, including vacation, personal and sick days, company shutdown weeks, and holidays.

Why this role

Schedule is Tuesday–Saturday during the academic year and Monday–Friday outside the academic year; hours vary by school assignment. Pay is $24–$25.96 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 403(b) match, and paid time off.

About the employer

buildOn is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.