Serving on a City of Cambridge board, commission or committee can be a rewarding experience and an excellent way to contribute to our community. Members have the opportunity to participate in the City's decision-making process for a variety of topics.

The City of Cambridge is currently seeking to fill vacancies on the Cambridge Bicycle Committee, Pedestrian Committee, Human Rights Commission and Open Data Review Board.

Apply today at Cambridgema.gov/Apply . A cover letter and resume or applicable experience can be submitted during the online application process. If you have questions about the application process or need assistance, please contact the City Manager's Office at 617-349-4300 or [email protected] .

Below is more detailed information on each of the current vacancies:

Bicycle Committee (Application Deadline: February 13)

The Bicycle Committee provides feedback to City staff on bicycle-related projects. City staff use this advice to inform city and state projects in Cambridge.

The Bicycle Committee also works in the community to encourage biking through events and publicity. The Bicycle Committee also works with other bike organizations in area on these goals.

The Bicycle Committee is made up of people who live or work in Cambridge, and have an interest in bicycle issues. Members include commuters, people with disabilities, parents, seniors, youth, students, and low-income neighborhood residents.

The term length is two years and Bicycle Committee generally meets for two hours on the second Wednesday of every month and, as needed, for up to two hours on the third Wednesday of every month as part of combined meetings of the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Transit Advisory Committees. Most meetings are hybrid. Members can join remotely or in-person at the City Hall Annex (344 Broadway).

If interested applicants have questions or require more information, please contact Nick Schmidt at [email protected] .

Pedestrian Committee (Application Deadline: February 13)

The Pedestrian Committee works to improve walking in Cambridge. This means making walking or rolling safer, more comfortable, and more enjoyable. The Committee does this by providing input to City staff on projects related to walking and rolling. These can be City, state, or development projects in Cambridge. The Pedestrian Committee gives input on designs, plans, policies, programs, and events.

The Pedestrian Committee is made up of people who live or work in Cambridge, and have an interest in pedestrian issues. Members include commuters, people with disabilities, parents, seniors, youth, students, and low-income neighborhood residents.

The term length is two years and the Committee generally meets for two hours on the last Thursday of every month and, as needed, for up to two hours on the third Wednesday of every month as part of combined meetings of the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Transit Advisory Committees . Members can join remotely or in-person at the City Hall Annex (344 Broadway).

If interested applicants have questions or require more information, please contact Nick Schmidt at [email protected] .

Human Rights Commission (Application Deadline: February 13)

The Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC) is dedicated to upholding and safeguarding the fundamental human rights of residents and visitors to the City. CHRC works to eradicate discrimination through an investigative process, proactive community outreach, and collaborations with City and community partners. CHRC aims to create an environment where people of diverse backgrounds can live without fear of discrimination based on the following protected classes: race; color; sex; age; religious creed; disability; national origin or ancestry; sexual orientation; gender identity or gender expression; marital status; family status; military status; source of income; family structure, and relationship status.

Commissioners support staff by working to fulfill the goals and objectives of the Cambridge Human Rights Commission Ordinance, Chapter 2.76 of the Cambridge Municipal Code, which covers discrimination in employment, in places of public accommodation, and in education, and the Cambridge Fair Housing Ordinance, Chapter 14.04 of the Cambridge Municipal Code, which covers discrimination in housing.

The term length is three years and meetings are typically held on the first Thursday of month from 6-8 p.m. Members can join remotely or in-person at 689 Massachusetts Avenue, 2 ^nd Floor.

If interested applicants have questions or require more information, please contact Carolina Almonte at [email protected] .

Open Data Review Board (Application Deadline: February 13)

The Open Data Review Board makes recommendations to the City Manager and the Data Analytics & Open Data Program Manager on policies, rules, and standards related to Cambridge's Open Data Program, including methods for determining the appropriate level of accessibility for new datasets and timelines for making new datasets available.

The Review Board will help answer questions such as what privacy and security standards should Cambridge adopt as it assesses potential open datasets, what data quality and standards should be in place to ensure the accuracy of its own open datasets in order to improve city operations, how might Cambridge align open data initiatives with the city's other strategic initiatives, and how should Cambridge engage and educate the broader community.

The term length is two years and meetings are usually hybrid and held quarterly on a Wednesday or Thursday from 5:30-8 p.m. in the Ackermann Room of Cambridge City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue.

If interested applicants have questions or require more information, please contact Reinhard Engels, Data Analytics & Open Data Program Manager, [email protected] .

I nterested candidates are encouraged to review the Cambridge Open Data Strategic Plan for 2026-2028 to learn more about the program's goals and priorities.

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