Health & Safety Program Intern

Overview

The City of Bend is accepting applications for one (1) temporary, part-time Employee Health & Safety Program Intern in the Risk & Emergency Management Department. This is a non-represented, hourly, non-exempt (overtime eligible) position. The City may use this job posting to create an eligibility list for future hiring purposes. Please review the entire job posting, including the application requirements at the end.

This position is approved for 16 hours per week with flexibility to create a schedule during business hours that work for the successful candidate. This could be two full 8-hour days or fewer hours spread over multiple days in a work week. The expected duration of this internship is up to one year.

This role is pivotal in improving and maintaining City wide safety compliance through document processing, record keeping, program organization and support, and providing important communication to City staff to keep employees safe and healthy.

A typical day might include: updating, improving, and maintaining a record keeping program for specific health and safety documents; creating online training courses by use of an internal training platform; supporting safety trainings by recording class participation, maintaining training schedules, and distributing supportive training documents.

The nature of this work creates opportunities for this position to engage with departments across the City, develop relationships with various work groups, and contribute to a safety-centered work culture. If you have a passion for process improvement and a desire to be part of a team dedicated to promoting a safer work force, we encourage you to apply!

• Maintenance of safety record keeping program
• Safety training support, including calendar, training records, and training document management
• Occupational health appointments scheduling support
• Document creation for specific hazard programs
• Assist in incident and injury analysis
• Support workers’ compensation claims management
• Participate with and support multiple safety committees

We are looking for someone who is positive, honest, and able to adjust well to change. This person should pay close attention to details and work carefully and accurately. The best candidates will know about Oregon OSHA rules and basic occupational health and medicine. They should also be good at solving problems and improving processes. Previous experience in administrative support is preferred, along with the ability to quickly organize and manage records.

Candidates who meet the listed minimum qualifications, including an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for an interview. Please ensure your application includes information about your education, relevant paid and unpaid work experience, and applicable licenses and certifications. Avoid referencing your resume in the job duties section of the application.

• Education: High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED); AND
• Experience: 1 to 2 years’ experience performing program support (operational, logistical, project, training) tasks; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

• Current and valid Driver's license per City policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.

• Any safety or health training or background relatable to OR OSHA.

Applications received by Monday, March 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM (noon) Pacific Time will be included in an initial review and consideration for interview; however, the position will remain open until filled.

To be considered for an interview, applicants must complete an online application including the following attachments (failure to include required attachments may result in disqualification):

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Applicants seeking Veterans’ Preference as a qualified veteran or disabled veteran must attach appropriate documentation to their application. For more information, the City provides guidance.

The City of Bend remains committed to building a workforce that advances diversity and inclusion within our community and all we do. We recognize that not everyone starts from the same place, and that gender, race, ability, sexual orientation, and other identities face different barriers. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an inclusive, safe, and respectful workplace where employees can thrive without these barriers.

A more extended version of the City of Bend’s Organizational Equity Statement is available upon request.

This temporary position is eligible for limited paid sick leave only.

Starting compensation is $22.00/hour.