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YouthWorks Employment Program Fall 2025-Spring 2026

YouthWorks is a state-funded program that connects teens and young adults with meaningful work experiences. By providing access to training and professional development, the program helps ensure that all young people—regardless of background—have the opportunity to build skills, explore career paths, and prepare for long-term success.

This is a paid opportunity with a 145-hour time commitment. The Office of Prevention and Outreach is partnering with multiple city departments and Medford organizations to provide a diverse range of early work experiences for young people. The steering committee will do its best to match applicants with placements that align with their skills, experience, and job preferences.

We strongly encourage all youth applicants to:

  • Complete their own applications
  • Use their own individual emails
  • Communicate directly with the program for any assistance or questions

This is a great opportunity to gain valuable work experience, develop new skills, and earn a paycheck while contributing to your community. Don’t miss out—apply today!

THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS OCTOBER 31.

APPLY HERE

Missed the info session? Learn more about the program from the info session presentation here.

For any assistance or questions please contact Matisse Monty, mmonty@medford-ma.gov.

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Matisse Monty
Prevention and Wellness Coordinator
Office of Prevention and Outreach
mmonty@medford-ma.gov
Medford City Hall
85 George P. Hassett Dr, Room 205
Medford, MA 02155

Catherine Dhingra
Office of Prevention & Outeach Manager
Email: cdhingra@medford-ma.gov

Samia Bennett
Special Projects Coordinator & Youth/Families Connector
Email: sbennett@medford-ma.gov

Jason Stone
Social Services Coordinator
Email: jstone@medford-ma.gov
Cell: (781) 654-5635
Office Phone: (781) 475-5646
City Hall Room 210

Chris Summa
Recovery Coach
Email: csumma@medford-ma.gov
Cell: (617) 293-0008
City Hall Room 210

Sophie Greenebaum
MVPHC Prevention Coordinator
Email: sgreenebaum@medford-ma.gov

Patrick Donovan
Health Equity Coordinator
Email: pdonovan@medford-ma.gov

Matisse Monty
Prevention and Wellness Coordinator
Email: mmonty@medford-ma.gov

Liaisons

Natasha Barthe
Haitian-Creole Community Liaison
nbarthe@medford-ma.gov

Darline Raymond
Haitian-Creole Community Liaison
draymond@medford-ma.gov

Stacey Moore
Community Liaison
semoore@medford-ma.gov

Marileia Barroso
Brazilian-Portuguese Community Liaison
mbarroso@medford-ma.gov

Jennifer Alvarez
Spanish Community Liaison
jalvarez@medford-ma.gov

Samira Hayek
Arabic Community Liaison
shayek@medford-ma.gov

Connectors:

Karrie Peterson
ESOL & Immigrant Support Connector
kpeterson@medford-ma.gov

June Mackenzie
Older Adult & Disability Connector
jmackenzie@medford-ma.gov

Charbel Hayek
Financial Security Connector
chayek@medford-ma.gov

Lizette Carteiro
Climate Equity Connector
lcarteiro@medford-ma.gov

Libby Lazar
Food Systems Connector
llazar@medford-ma.gov