Planning Internship Program

Be a Part of Our Team!

Our Planning Internship Program offers competitive internships for current students and recent grads. Our internships provide opportunities to earn academic credit toward completion of a degree, develop and work on thesis projects, and gain practical skills in a professional environment. Our interns have been involved in, and integral to the success of, a variety of planning related responsibilities and projects such as:

  • Envision Eugene visioning, community engagement, and comprehensive planning
  • Historic preservation
  • Urban design projects and design standards
  • Web development and design
  • Public outreach and participation
  • Geographical information systems (GIS)
  • Land use application processing
  • Land use code updates
  • Natural resources

Internship Opportunities

There are currently no internships posted.


How to Apply

To apply for an open internship or submit documents for our files, please submit the following via e-mail:

  • Internship application form (including applicable class schedule)
  • Current resume
  • Cover letter stating your interests (Please be specific about why this internship interests you and how you feel you are qualified for the position.)

When there are no openings posted and you are interested in Planning or Urban Design, please contact the internship program coordinator to discuss your interests and related opportunities. Please submit all materials electronically.

Contact Us

Planning Division

Leah Rausch
Internship Program Coordinator
LRausch@eugene-or.gov
541-682-5476