Just A Start believes that access to stable housing and sustainable careers are the essential building blocks of equitable communities. For more than 50 years, we have focused on meeting the fundamental needs of individuals and families who have been systemically denied opportunities to realize their full potential. Our programs include affordable housing, education and job training, and comprehensive support services, spanning Cambridge and beyond. We have developed and currently maintain 600 affordable apartments. To keep community members housed, we also offer financial and technical assistance to prevent evictions, and support low- and moderate-income homeowners. Finally, we prepare individuals of all ages and circumstances with the skills and knowledge they need to secure fulfilling careers, leveraging their talents to achieve economic mobility and strengthen the region’s workforce.

Just A Start strongly believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity, and does not permit unlawful discrimination against its employees or applicants because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship status, veteran status or military obligations or any other legally protected characteristics under applicable state or federal laws. We believe that diversity of employees at all levels makes us a stronger agency that can make a more meaningful contribution to our communities, and we strive to succeed in this regard.

Career Opportunities

Position Summary The Office Administrator is responsible for maintaining a welcoming office environment by coordinating office activities while providing clerical and administrative support to the team. The Office Administrator will be responsible for carrying out various office administrative support activities on a part-time basis. This position is 20 hours per week, with 4 days in our…
Position Summary Are you an instructor who thrives in a collaborative and inventive environment? Do you emphasize hands-on experience and practical knowledge in your teaching? Are you excited about preparing adults for meaningful careers in a high-demand industry? Just A Start is seeking a full-time Lead Instructor to provide overall curriculum leadership for the Information Technology…
Position Summary Are you a teacher who thrives in a collaborative and inventive environment? Do you emphasize hands-on experience and practical knowledge in your teaching? Are you excited about preparing adults for meaningful careers in a high-demand industry? Just A Start is seeking a full-time Lead Instructor to provide overall curriculum leadership for the Biomedical Careers Program and…
JOB PURPOSE: Reporting to the Assistant Director of Youth Programs, the Youth Recruitment and Enrollment Specialist (YRES) is primarily responsible for recruiting and enrolling Boston Metro North opportunity youth at YouthBuild Just A Start. This new and exciting position will work closely with youth, staff, and program leadership to build relationships and systems to identify, evaluate, and…
POSITION SUMMARY: Assist the two Resident Services Coordinators in planning and executing events and programming for over 600 families in Just A Start affordable housing communities. Contribute to residents' ability to maintain stable housing and thrive expanding programming options to encompass community connections, wellness, language access, and economic mobility. Serve as a backup for…
POSITION SUMMARY Just A Start is seeking an experienced, detail oriented and collaborative Home Rehabilitation Construction Specialist to join our Homeownership Programs team. The Construction Specialist is integral to our mission of helping first-time homebuyers purchase affordable homes, and issue home improvement loans to existing low and moderate-income owners. Just A Start’s Homeownership…