Employment Opportunities

The City of Westfield

The City of Westfield is a growing community of 41,000 residents located in the foothills of the Berkshires in Western Massachusetts. We offer competitive wages and an attractive benefit package. We are an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. 

We accept applications through the following means: 

• Online:  Please CLICK HERE to submit online.
• In Person: Please download the application from this site, but use regular mail-in procedures or drop it off at our office at 59 Court Street, Room 109, Westfield, by the deadline between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Email: Applicants may also forward their application/resume to jobs@cityofwestfield.org
• By Mail 

In addition to the City of Westfield website, we also post jobs on Indeed and the Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) website.  Please use one of these three online options for application/resume submittal.   

Per the City of Westfield Code of Ordinances, Sec.12-33, an application must be completed to be considered for any position with the City of Westfield. 

• Job Postings
• Download Application

Civil Service Jobs

The City of Westfield has adopted a job classification plan that includes many Civil Service positions under the Human Resources Division of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This plan includes positions that require completion of a scheduled examination process.

For a list of job titles being tested in the near future visit the Massachusetts Human Resource Division website. Lists are requisitioned when there are position vacancies.

Labor Service

Many City of Westfield positions are classified under the Labor Service System of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We accept applications at our office for a wide range of positions, from entry-level laborer positions, cafeteria workers in the schools to truck drivers and maintenance workers. Once you have completed an application form (available in person or download) and demonstrate to us the experience and/or qualifications for the position you are interested in, your application is placed on file for a period of five years and candidates are called in order of application for the position. There does not need to be a vacancy in order to apply for a labor service position. Veteran status preference applies. When applying online, be sure to scan a copy of any licensing requirements that are needed for particular titles.

Labor Service Job Titles