City of Eugene, City Manager’s Office Program Support Internship
Application Deadline: Thursday, May 21
About the Role: This internship in the City of Eugene, City Manager’s office will span the length of the academic year (Fall, Winter, Spring) with the primary function of serving as the liaison between the Eugene Youth Advisory Council (YAC) and City Manager’s Office staff. The YAC is a 20–25-member group comprised of high school students from around the community, who engage and advise staff and the Mayor on key issues. Through monthly meetings, subcommittee work and other activities, the group ensures that youth voices are included in the work of the City. For more information about the YAC, visit the City’s website.
The intern will learn skills associated with convening public meetings and policy analysis, as well as critical leadership skills such as communication with elected officials, meeting facilitation, written communication/document preparation and community engagement. By working inside the City Manager’s Office, the intern will gain a working knowledge of how local government functions and be exposed to current policy and operational issues. The intern will gain a “real world” skill set that will be highly valued by prospective government and non-profit employers. Attendance at monthly YAC meetings will be important. These meetings occur in-person at City Hall on the 4th Wednesday of every month from 6:30-8:30 pm (subject to change). A stipend of $500 per academic term will be provided.
The City of Eugene provides comprehensive municipal services for the community that support the livability and prosperity of all community members. The City Manager’s Office sits at the nexus of many of the cross-organizational policy and operational issues that the organization is engaged on at any given time. Aside from providing support to the Mayor & City Council, the office also contains the City Recorder’s Office, Intergovernmental Relations, Strategic Communications and Strategic Planning functions.
Job Duties:
General duties will include the following:
- Serve as a liaison between the YAC and City Manager’s Office staff
- Attend monthly meetings
- Attend agenda planning and debrief meetings with Mayor, YAC Officers and staff
- Assist with securing guest speakers for meetings
- Conduct meeting polls
- Determine and develop organizational and community contacts relevant to the YAC’s work
- Assist and support YAC Officers with tasks, as needed
There may be time for the intern to explore other learning opportunities, therefore the internship supervisor will work with the intern to identify additional learning goals that align with their interests. Additional tasks and responsibilities could support other City Manager’s Office functions such as Strategic Planning. General duties will range from 5-10 hours/week.
Qualifications:
Interested candidates should have strong communication skills (written and oral). The nature of the City Manager’s Office work also places a high value on overall professionalism in demeanor and work style. Candidates should feel comfortable with, and have an affinity for, communicating and working with high school students. Preferred skills would include an interest in local government and youth engagement. Candidates should feel comfortable working in a dynamic setting and with taking initiative/being a self-starter. Good organizational skills will also be preferred as this individual may be juggling multiple important tasks at any given time.
Application Process & Deadline
E-mail a cover letter and resume to the internship supervisor. The cover letter should include what specifically about this internship opportunity you find interesting and how it furthers your professional development or career goals. The application deadline is May 21, 2026.
Internship Supervisor Contact Information
Jason Dedrick
Policy, Strategic Planning and Performance Manager, City Manager’s Office, City of Eugene
541-682-5033
