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| Office of Civic and Community Engagement |
 City Hall 29th floor 414 E. 12th St. Kansas City, MO 64106 Phone: 816-513-6576 Fax: 816-513-3518 Email: Roosevelt.Lyons@kcmo.org  Visit us on Facebook
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What's Happening
Engage KC Leadership Board: Now Accepting Applications! The mission of the Engage KC Leadership Board is to empower young people in their development as civic leaders by providing the guidance and advocacy necessary to strengthen their communities through service, civic engagement, and leadership. Applications are now open for area residents between the ages of 16-21 to apply. Selected applicants will be invited to interview with city staff and City Councilmembers during the first week of June. Throughout a one year term, board members will participate in leadership training and seminar retreats; organize local community events for residents; engage with public administrators and city officials; and promote positive engagement and activities among young people. The Engage KC Leadership Board is an excellent opportunity for young adults involved in public service to explore their interest in local government. Apply Now!
City Internship Program
The City Internship Program is a collaborative effort between the City of Kansas City, Mo., and colleges and universities throughout the nation. The program has been developed to give students the opportunity to gain valuable professional public service experience that enhances their skills and competencies while learning how city government works. Apply for the City Internship Program. 
Engage KC Leadership Board Community Legacy Award nominations
Know an individual or organization that has made a significance difference to the community? If so, nominate them for this special award.
Mission Statement:
The Office of Civic and Community Engagement is actively committed to designing strategic engagement processes across neighborhoods, businesses, educational institutions, civic and community partners. The office proactively engages the community in a numbers of ways; including internships, solution oriented- discussions, innovative leadership seminars, service-learning and volunteer opportunities. Overall goals:
Build a broad partnership coalition of educational institutions, local government and civic organizations. Educate key stakeholders regarding universal best practices, as it relates to economic development, education, workforce development, and the impacts at both the local and state level. Serve as a governmental emissary for educational institutions. Establish and maintain an evolving centralized resource database. Build partnerships to address the service learning and volunteer challenges in the community. Mobilize resources, influence systems, and convene partners to address policies, programs and standards across multiple sectors.
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