Community Safety Initiative Program Manager

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.

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.

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Examples of Duties Performed

Interdepartmental Coordination & Strategic Alignment

• 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.

Advisory Board & Committee Engagement

Communication & Public Reporting

Program & Budget Management

Process Improvement & Governance Support

Qualifications

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes with relevant transferable skills from a variety of sources and experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

When screening your application, the City will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to meet minimum qualifications for this position.

Minimum Qualifications :

The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities :

Flexibility and Ambiguity

Strong Interpersonal Skills

Supplemental Information

Non-Represented Retirement Program

What to Expect from our Selection Process

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion