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: Just A Start’s Adult Career Training team (Workforce Development) is seeking a full-time Success Navigator to assist program participants in navigating complex systemic barriers to further enhance program success and completion. Program participants are a diverse group of adults, mostly ages 19-60, that are seeking a new, stable career with economic mobility for themselves and…
JOB PURPOSE: The Academic Program Manager (APM) oversees the Academic Component of YouthBuild, which prepares students to take their High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) to promote a path toward a career and post-secondary education. This position supervises the STEM Instructor, teaches Humanities/ELA classes for approximately 8 hours weekly, provides one-on-one tutoring, and works closely…