PLACE Fellowship

Public Lands and Career Exploration (PLACE) Fellowship

The PLACE Fellowship seeks to set students up for success as they start their path to young adulthood.

Our approach to career exploration is person-centered. This means the PLACE Fellows will experience just as much personal development as they do career development. From job shadowing and financial literacy workshops to Harbor Island day trips and poetry at the African Meeting House, the PLACE Fellowship supports meaningful personal transformation on the clock. ($16/hr; 13 hrs/wk)

We are looking for high school students (15 – 18 years old) seeking on-the-job exposure to the National Parks of Boston (NPB). From late January to mid-June, PLACE Fellows will explore the Boston Harbor Islands, Black Heritage Trail, Charlestown Navy Park, and so much more. This PAID opportunity requires no prior work or outdoor experience. Any and all Boston-based high schoolers are encouraged to apply. We especially encourage those with little to no experience.

To ensure Fellows are sufficiently prepared for any outdoor programming, all Fellows will be provided a long-sleeve shirt and sweatshirt. Additional cold weather gear will be covered according to need. 

You are eligible if you are...

  • 15-18 years old for the duration of the program
  • Eligible to work in the United States
  • Local to the Boston Metropolitan Area
  • Enjoy learning through experience
  • Excited by out-of-the-box thinking
  • Seeking a career that gives back to your community

How to Apply

The application period has closed, check back next fall 2024! 

PLACE Fellows Observe Boston Harbor
Spring 2018 PLACE Fellows
Selfie of Fall 2017 PLACE Fellows and program leads at Cape Cod National Seashore
Spring 2018 PLACE Fellows and a program lead on and around a cannon at the Charlestown Navy Yard
Spring 2018 PLACE Fellows and a program lead on dunes at the Cape Cod National Seashore
Spring 2018 PLACE Fellows and a program lead listening to a Ranger on the Black Heritage Trail
Three Spring 2018 PLACE Fellows looking at a specimen held in a jar by a program lead
Spring 2018 PLACE Fellows on a rocky outcrop at Acadia National Park
Spring 2018 PLACE Fellows at a 3D model of an Olmsted park
Spring 2019 PLACE Fellows and Leads on bicycles in a line
Spring 2019 PLACE Fellows and Leads all pointing into the distance at Acadia National Park
Photo of Fall 2017 PLACE Fellows writing end-of-day reflections
Ranger Amelia uses primary sources to discuss the founding of Faneuil Hall and the impacts of many individuals throughout its existence.
Image of 2019 PLACE Fellows
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"This program has helped me realize that I have infinite job opportunities. I can choose and have a job at my age that I enjoy. I shouldn’t settle just because I get money, but work harder to find a job that I’d love - because it’s out there and I deserve it!" - Ariel, 18

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