Community Safety Initiative Program Manager

The City of Eugene is seeking a collaborative and results-oriented Program Manager to lead interdepartmental initiatives, support policy and advisory bodies, and manage cross-functional projects that advance citywide priorities. This role is ideal for a professional with strong informal leadership skills, outstanding communication and writing abilities, and proven experience in budget oversight. The Program Manager will play a central role in aligning city departments, supporting advisory boards and steering committees, and driving progress on complex, multi-stakeholder programs that serve the community.

THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The first review of applications will take place:
Monday, December 15, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. P.T.

Accepting Online Applications Only

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How to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

Required:

Submit a resume and a cover letter highlighting your experience leading and coordinating cross department initiatives (to include financial analysis and communications).

Classification: Management Analyst, Senior

Salary Range: $44.83 - $60.52 Hourly. The City of Eugene determines starting pay within the range based on relevant education and experience as provided by the applicant in their application materials. This process is consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act (OEPA).

Department, Division: Central Services, City Manager's Office

Position Information: Non-Represented, Exempt

Work Location: Hult Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Eugene Center, Eugene, OR

Schedule: .8 FTE (32 hours per week);
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with some nights and weekends

Benefits: The City of Eugene offers robust and competitive benefits. For more information, select the Benefits Tab, or view benefits summaries as well as see information about all employee benefits.

Living & Working in Eugene: Information about living in Eugene, how the City of Eugene operates, and more can be found on our website.

• Facilitate collaboration across city departments to implement cross-functional projects and citywide initiatives.
• Coordinate, support, and lead internal steering teams and policy groups on issues such as public safety (police and fire), homeless services, municipal court, and youth prevention.
• Use informal leadership to influence outcomes, build trust, and ensure collective accountability without direct supervisory authority.

• Serve as the primary liaison to advisory boards, task forces, and community stakeholder groups.
• Schedule and facilitate meetings, prepare agendas and materials, and ensure timely follow‑up on recommendations and decisions.
• Integrate input from advisory bodies into city programs and initiatives, ensuring alignment with community needs and council direction.

• Prepare high‑quality memos, reports, presentations, and public communications for a variety of audiences, including City Council, staff, and the community.
• Responsible for maintaining and updating website content.
• Translate technical or policy information into accessible language for internal and public understanding.
• Present program updates and outcomes to senior leadership and elected officials as needed.
• Lead collaboration of annual reports for advisory board.
• Produce newsletters and communications regarding services and programs.
• Experience working with media.

• Develop, track, and manage budgets for assigned programs and initiatives.
• Monitor expenditures, forecast funding needs, and ensure compliance with municipal financial policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with Finance, Procurement, and other departments as necessary for funding, contracts, or vendor support.

• Evaluate and improve internal coordination processes to enhance program delivery and interdepartmental collaboration.
• Use performance improvement tools and data‑driven analysis to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Maintain clear documentation of policies, decisions, workflows, and roles to support transparency and continuity in city operations.
• Support compliance with municipal…