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Landscape Architecture Intern | Boston, MA

Boston, MA · On-site

$22.50 - $24.50/hr

... summer program Sponsorship: Not available What You'll Do * Assist with the preparation of exhibits, presentation graphics, and renderings. * Assist with the preparation of landscape and planting ...

IMEG

Landscape Architecture Intern | Boston, MA

Boston, MA · On-site

$22.50 - $24.50/hr

... summer program Sponsorship: Not available What You'll Do * Assist with the preparation of exhibits, presentation graphics, and renderings. * Assist with the preparation of landscape and planting ...

WilmerHale

Director, Legal Recruitment

Boston, MA · On-site

Leads, supervises, develops, and trains legal recruitment managers, coordinators, and assistants ... Summer Associate Program/ Law School and Judicial Clerk Recruitment · Proposes and implements ...

WilmerHale

Director, Legal Recruitment

Boston, MA · On-site

Leads, supervises, develops, and trains legal recruitment managers, coordinators, and assistants ... Summer Associate Program/ Law School and Judicial Clerk Recruitment • Proposes and implements ...

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How much do summer program assistant jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for summer program assistant in Boston, MA is $49,672.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,700.00 and $51,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a summer program assistant?

Summer Program Assistants are individuals who support the planning, organization, and execution of summer programs, such as camps, educational workshops, or recreational activities. They typically help with supervising participants, setting up activities, and ensuring the safety and engagement of attendees. These assistants may also assist with administrative tasks like registration, communication with parents, and maintaining program materials. Their role is vital in creating a positive and smooth experience for all participants during the summer program.

What are some common challenges faced by a summer program assistant, and how can they be overcome?

Summer Program Assistants often face the challenge of managing large groups of energetic participants while ensuring activities run smoothly and safely. Adaptability and strong communication skills are essential to respond to changing schedules, participant needs, and unexpected situations. Building rapport with both participants and team members helps foster a positive environment, and being proactive in addressing issues can prevent small problems from escalating. Regular check-ins with supervisors and peers also support teamwork and personal growth throughout the program.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a summer program assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Summer Program Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, experience in youth supervision or education, and often a high school diploma or some college coursework. Familiarity with scheduling software, basic first aid certification, and activity planning tools is typically required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and adaptability are essential soft skills for connecting with children and supporting program leaders. These competencies ensure a safe, engaging, and well-coordinated environment for participants throughout the summer program.

What skills do you need to be a summer program assistant?

A summer program assistant needs strong communication and organizational skills to manage activities and interact with participants. Basic problem-solving abilities, reliability, and the ability to work in a team environment are also important, along with familiarity with relevant tools or software if applicable.

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Infographic showing various Summer Program Assistant job openings in Boston, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,672 per year, or $23.9 per hour.

Program Lead: Coding for Gaming, Tufts Pre-College Programs

Medford, MA • On-site

Tufts University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees
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$32/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

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Job description

Description
Role Overview
The Tufts University College Pre-College team is seeking a Program Lead for our 1-week gaming program: Coding for Gaming, offered by Tufts' University College to rising high school sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduating seniors. "Coding for Gaming" is a fast-paced, immersive summer program that introduces high school students to the core principles of game development, interactive storytelling, and coding through the lens of professional game design. Students will gain hands-on experience designing, prototyping, and coding their own playable games. In just one week, students will explore the full game development pipeline-from concept to code-while learning about the collaborative roles of designers, developers, and storytellers in the gaming industry. The goal is for student to learn not just technical skills, but also creative problem-solving, playtesting, and game design. The Program Lead will be responsible for overall program coordination, including schedule creation, program planning, and logistical operations.
Responsibilities
As a Program Lead, your duties include, but are not limited to:
Program Planning and Preparation:
  • Admissions: review/manage assigned program staff to review student applications; post admission decisions in the application review portal; correspond with applicants as needed
  • Marketing: support the Pre-College Program Administrators related to: review marketing materials, suggest website updates, engage in email and phone outreach to applicants/parents before and during the program, participate in social media campaigns
  • Hiring/Payroll: engage in recruiting, payment, and related logistics for program staff, including program instructors, guest speakers, course assistants, and instructional support staff in collaboration with the Pre-College team. Supervise course assistants and instructional support staff or support Instructor related to supervision.
  • Program Materials Prep: support course instructor with program logistics such as Canvas, Zoom, resource planning, and other preparation.
  • Program Planning: support course instructor with planning sessions, workshops, course schedule, curriculum, field trips, and opening/closing activities. Coordinate with the Pre-College team.

Operations:
  • Communications: act as the main point of contact for the program
  • Scheduling: schedule all necessary trainings and activities
  • Program Implementation: implement and oversee sessions, liaise with participating staff, faculty, and guest speakers. Coordinate and attend opening/closing activities. Coordinate with applicable parties to manage student attendance

Time Commitment Estimation
  • Phase 1: Program Planning: The Program Lead can expect to work an average of 8-10 hours per month between February-June for pre-program planning.
  • Phase 2: Program Implementation: June 22-26, 2026; Estimated 40 hours on campus

Compensation
The Program Lead will be paid $32/hour for all hours worked during program planning and implementation. (Estimated ~85-90 hours).
Qualifications
Qualifications
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills (written and verbal)
  • Adept critical thinking, process development, and operationalization. Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent project management skills, prioritization abilities and navigation of tight deadlines
  • Proficiency and previous experience with Microsoft Office Suite strongly preferred
  • Previous experience in research and/or program management preferred
  • Previous experience working with high school aged students preferred
  • Applicants with experience in coding or game design will receive priority consideration

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