The City is working with GovHR on a national search for a Chief Equity Officer. Apply Online by October 15, 2023.
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is a top priority for the City of Worcester, and its mission is to cultivate a workplace environment reflective of the Worcester community with a culture of service, respect and accountability.
The Executive Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (EODEI) seeks to implement the City's DEI mission and is dedicated to recruiting, hiring, including, developing, retaining, engaging and motivating a diverse, high-performing and thriving workforce, where all feel welcome. This will be accomplished through a framework centered around the following commitments set forth by City Manager Eric D. Batista's administration:
In 2023, the EODEI's leadership and cabinet-level position was renamed from Chief Diversity Officer to Chief Equity Officer to better reflect its greater mission. The City is currently engaged in a national search for a Chief Equity Officer and is working with GovHR, a woman-owned and led public management consulting firm with extensive experience with recruiting executive managers, and specifically within the DEI field. In addition, the Human Rights, Investigations and Training & Development divisions were transitioned to the EODEI, along with the Human Rights Commission, Advisory Committee on the Status of Women, Accessibility Advisory Committee and a newly created Advisory Committee on Latino Affairs.
Based on the results of independent consultant Letterman White LLC's Racial Equity Audit Report, completed in September 2022, City Manager Eric Batista is taking the following steps:
Home to more than 200,000 residents and thriving businesses, renowned higher educational institutions, diverse cultural amenities and a vibrant social scene, Worcester is a leading New England city and a great place to live and work.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
City Hall Room 303
455 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608
Phone: 508-799-1175
Fax: 508-799-1208
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