FabVille Lab Assistant

The City of Somerville is seeking candidates (students, 16+ years of age) for the position of FabVille Lab Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. 

FabVille's Lab Assistants are responsible for assisting the Lab Manager and Instructors with day-to-day operations at the City of Somerville’s fabrication lab, "FabVille", located in Somerville High School.

• Manage the Google Voice phone number to field questions and help visitors access the space
• Track space usage by having new and returning members sign in
• Assist with members during open shop, classes and events, and help with setup and cleanup
• Assist with posting on website and social media
• Respond to email inquiries about FabVille
• Assist Lab Manager with preparing reports
• Additional responsibilities dependent upon interest and past experience

If presented with a job offer, you will be required to obtain a youth work permit and provide proof of permission to work in the U.S.

*Preference will be given to Somerville High School students.*

FabVille's anticipated regular hours of operation are
Tuesdays: 5-9PM
Wednesdays: 4-9PM * (4-5 for students only) 
Thursdays: 4-9PM * (4-5 for students only) 
( with some classes and events scheduled on Monday and Friday evenings )

TO APPLY PLEASE COMPLETE QUESTIONS TO THE RIGHT. 

Pay: $18.85an hour.
Hours: Up to 19 hours.
FLSA:  Non-Exempt
Date: August, 27, 2026 

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The City of Somerville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request. Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact the ADA Coordinator at View phone number on us.fitly.work or View email address on us.fitly.work.

Pre-Employment Requirements for All Employees:

• MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) clearance
• Completion of Conflict-of-Interest Law Education training for municipal employees

Overview of Total Rewards:

• 4 weeks annual vacation for non-union positions. Union positions vary by contract. Please note, police officers are members of the SPEA union. Public Health Nurses are part of Union A (SMEA).
• Medical insurance through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) - 80% of premium costs paid by City
• Dental coverage low and high plans through Cigna
• Vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP)
• Long term disability through Sun Life
• Group and voluntary life insurance through Boston Mutual
• Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending through Benefit Strategies
• Deferred compensation plans through a choice of three vendors
• Free, confidential services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by E4Health
• Annual cancer screening & wellness release
• Tuition reimbursement
• MBTA pass program
• FREE Blue Bikes membership
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Benefits listed are for benefits-eligible positions and the above information is meant to be a general overview of the benefit programs offered by the City of Somerville and not a binding contract.