Quick Guide
Definition: Hire staff dedicated to equity and establish staff capacity centered on equity.
Why It Matters: When there are not designated staff focused on equity work, it is easy for such work to be left-aside as other priorities arise, or to be siloed to specific grant deliverables. Having staff dedicated to equity work ensures equity is at the center of all programs and policies within the organization. This can include, for example, internal capacity building through trainings or department-wide strategies to evaluate programs with an equity lens. Regardless of the type of equity work, it should be intentional, based on the needs of the department.
Why It Matters: When there are not designated staff focused on equity work, it is easy for such work to be left-aside as other priorities arise, or to be siloed to specific grant deliverables. Having staff dedicated to equity work ensures equity is at the center of all programs and policies within the organization. This can include, for example, internal capacity building through trainings or department-wide strategies to evaluate programs with an equity lens. Regardless of the type of equity work, it should be intentional, based on the needs of the department.
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| Examples | Public Health Alliance - Health Equity Coordinator Job Description | An example of a Health Equity Coordinator job description from the Public Health Alliance of Southern California. |
| Examples | Santa Barbara Health Equity Coordinator Job Description | An example of a Health Equity Coordinator job description from Santa Barbara County. |
| Articles | Get Serious About Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion : 4 Reasons You Need a Dedicated DEI Team | This article may be helpful for organizations that are looking into forming a dedicated equity team. A section on how to support your dedicated equity team upon formation is also included. |
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| Articles | Retest 4263 | This is a short description for 4263. STG |
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| Examples | CDPH Office of Health Equity - Equity Officer Sample Duty Statements | The CDPH Equity Technical Assistance (TA) Team created sample duty statements for different Equity Officer levels such as leadership, management, and coordinators. Additionally, this document includes links to Equity Officer job posting examples from various LHJs. |
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| Articles | DEI Steering Committee - Part 1: 3 Steps to Forming an Effective DEI Steering Committee | This article is a 3-part series that includes information on forming a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) committee, sustaining DEI efforts, and futureproofing the work of the committee. Links to part 2 and 3 are in the article. |