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Now at Boston College · Boston, MA

Real help from
students near you.

JobsU connects Boston-area residents with .edu-confirmed Boston College students for babysitting, tutoring, yard work, and more.

Now at Boston College

Boston College
🔒 Payments secured by Stripe ✓ .edu-confirmed students

How it works

Simple for everyone

Whether you need help around the house or want to earn money between classes, JobsU gets you there in minutes.

For Residents

Find reliable local help

1

Post your job

Describe what you need, set a date and rate. Takes under 2 minutes.

2

Pick a student

Review profiles, ratings, and school affiliation — then choose the right fit.

3

Get it done

Chat on JobsU, confirm details, and pay securely when the job is complete.

Post a Job →

For Students

Earn on your own schedule

1

Create your profile

Confirm with your .edu email — no application, no resume needed.

2

Browse nearby jobs

Filter by type, pay, and date. Apply in one click to anything that fits your schedule.

3

Get paid

Direct deposit after each completed job. Rate is always visible before you apply.

Sign Up as a Student →

Job types

Name the task. A student nearby can handle it.

From weekly babysitting to one-off yard work — post any local task and get matched with .edu-confirmed Boston College students.

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Babysitting

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Yard Work

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Moving Help

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Pet Care

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Errands & More

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In-Person Tutoring

Why JobsU

Built for trust, designed for your neighborhood

Every detail of JobsU is built to make the connection between residents and students feel safe, fair, and easy.

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.edu-confirmed students

Every student confirms with a real .edu email from an accredited school. No anonymous profiles — you always know who's showing up.

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Fair pay, guaranteed

No job on JobsU pays less than minimum wage. Students see the rate before they apply, and payment is handled securely through JobsU — no cash, no awkward conversations.

Ratings after every job

Both residents and students rate each other. This builds a community where reliability is rewarded and everyone holds up their end.

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Hyper-local by design

Boston College students apply and you review profiles to choose who to hire. Every applicant is enrolled and .edu-confirmed.

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Chat without sharing numbers

Coordinate everything on JobsU. No need to share personal contact info until you're ready.

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Instant notifications

Students hear about matching jobs the moment they're posted. Residents are notified the second someone applies.

FAQ

Common questions

Everything you need to know before you sign up.

Which students will apply to my job?

JobsU is live at Boston College. Every student who applies is enrolled at BC and has confirmed their .edu email — no anonymous profiles.

How do students get paid?

Students connect a bank account through JobsU (powered by Stripe) and receive direct deposits after each completed job. No job on JobsU pays less than minimum wage — the rate is always visible before you apply.

Is it safe? How does JobsU confirm students?

Every student account requires a valid .edu email address, tying each profile to a real enrolled student. No anonymous profiles — you always know who's showing up. Both parties rate each other after every job, and JobsU has built-in reporting and blocking tools.

What kinds of jobs can I post or find?

Babysitting, yard work, moving help, pet care, errands, tech help, in-person tutoring, and more. If it's a local task a college student can help with, it belongs on JobsU.

Post a job today — or sign up as a student.

Residents near Boston College can post a job today. Boston College students — create your profile and start earning.