Join the Somerville Commission for Women

The Somerville Commission for Women (SCW) seeks five members, and Somerville residents are encouraged to apply. Openings must be filled by people who believe in and support the equal status of women in society and the implementation of the aims of the Equal Rights Amendment. The SCW works collaboratively with the City’s Racial and Social Justice Commissions Coordinator, who also serves as the staff liaison.  

The SCW serves as a centralizing force in the City of Somerville and the community which will deal with all women’s issues providing information, referral, guidance, and more to public agencies and organizations engaged in activities and programs intended to eliminate prejudice and discrimination against women because of their status as women or minority women.  

• Commissioners must be able to commit to at least five hours of service per month.  
• SCW meets every third Tuesday of the month from 6:30 - 8:00 pm.  
• Applicants are confirmed by the City Council.  
• This is a volunteer position.

The following seats are open:

• Seat two has an expiration date of December 31, 2027, with the option for reappointment for a full two-year term.
• Seat four has an expiration date of December 31, 2027, with the option for reappointment for a full three-year term.
• Seat five has an expiration date of December 31, 2027, with the option for reappointment for a full three-year term
• Seat seven has an expiration date of December 31, 2026, with the option for reappointment for a full three-year term
• Seat eight has an expiration date of December 31, 2026, with the option for reappointment for a full three-year term
   

All applications are due Friday, March 21, 2025. Interested candidates should submit a statement of interest by email to sflythe@somervillema.gov or by mail to Steven Flythe, Deputy Director, Department of Racial and Social Justice, City of Somerville, 167 Holland Street, Suite 208, Somerville, MA 02144. Please contact Steven Flythe at 781-808-7502 or sflythe@somervillema.gov with questions.

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 to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact Adrienne Pomeroy in advance at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or apomeroy@somervillema.gov.  

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