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City Councilor Ed Flynn

Requisition ID
2025-29299
# of Openings
1
Department
Youth Employment & Opportunity
Neighborhood
Boston
Posted Date
3/10/2025 11:30:00 AM
Post End Date
7/13/2025 11:59:00 PM
Position Type
Temporary Part-Time
Salary
USD $15.00/Hr.

Overview:

Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn represents Boston's District 2, which includes Chinatown, South Boston, South Boston Waterfront, Downtown, Bay Village, and Back Bay. The City Council serves as a link between the citizens of Boston and their municipal government. Councilors help constituents by connecting them to resources, services, and City departments. They serve as advocates for all Bostonians.

Councilor Flynn has hosted many YEO applicants and interns during his 7 years at the City Council. Over the course of his tenure working with youth in the office, Councilor Flynn has empowered youth by tailoring each applicant’s experience to their interests and providing opportunities for personal growth, leadership, and career development. These programs help youth build skills, gain work experience, and engage in meaningful community processes. Councilor Flynn has hosted a diverse group of youth and college-aged students.

Year-round opportunities in the office are available to youth, including summer/fall and winter/spring programs. These focus on policy research, drafting statements, community engagement, constituent services, and administrative tasks. The program helps youth build connections with those working in City government, develop leadership and professional skills, and prepare for future success.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

- Familiarize yourself with the daily functions of city government; attend relevant meetings and events.
- Perform responsive constituent services, including phone calls, emails, and walk-ins as needed.
- Draft memos, letters, notes, and other written materials as directed.
- Support communications and social media efforts.
- Provide office support to Councilor Flynn’s staff.
- May include attending onsite City meetings with residents and community organizations.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Councilor or his staff.

The Ideal Candidate for this Job:

- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interact with people of all backgrounds.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and to work independently.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize work, ensure timely follow-up, and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge in a language other than English a plus. (Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin preferred)

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The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Therefore, qualified applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category.

The City of Boston has played a role in causing and perpetuating the inequities in our society. To break down these barriers, we are embedding equity and inclusion into everything we do.

We define equity as ensuring every community has the resources it needs to thrive in Boston. This requires the active process of meeting individuals where they are. Inclusion is engaging every resident to build a more welcoming and supportive city. We are building a city for everyone, where diversity makes us a more empowered collective.