Project Manager Fellow

The MI Mobility Fellows (MMF) Program is an 11-month, highly selective fellowship designed to strengthen Michigan’s transportation and mobility ecosystem. Fellows from across the country are placed in host organizations where they gain hands-on experience addressing real mobility challenges. This program aims to make Michigan’s mobility future more inclusive, accessible, and sustainable—improving the way people, goods, and ideas move across the state. 

Program Duration: December 1, 2026 – November 12, 2027 
Fellow Compensation: $60k per year + benefits 
Organization Name and Website: Saginaw Transit Authority Regional Services www.saginaw-stars.com Organization Location (City and State): Saginaw, MI 
Supervisor Name and Title: Amy Bidwell, Executive Director 

Position Title: Project Manager Fellow 

Position Description and objectives/goals: The Project Manager Fellow will support the development and implementation of a regional public transportation partnership involving four or more transit agencies in Mid-Michigan. The Fellow will coordinate stakeholder engagement, conduct research, support implementation planning, assist with public outreach, develop and disseminate organizational communications, document project findings, and help establish the foundation for regional transit collaboration and governance. This position offers hands-on experience in transportation planning, regional governance, public administration, project management, stakeholder engagement, and grant development. The Fellow will work closely with transit agency leadership, planning organizations, consultants, public officials, community stakeholders, and state transportation partners. 

Skills/Background Preferred (Technical or otherwise - a list is fine): Education Preferred fields of study: ● Urban and Regional Planning ● Public Administration ● Public Policy ● Transportation Planning ● Community Development ● Political Science ● Business Administration ● Economic Development ● Geography ● Related disciplines Graduate students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals are encouraged to apply. Technical Skills Preferred experience with: ● Microsoft Office Suite ● Excel data analysis ● PowerPoint development ● Project management tools ● Survey development ● Research and report writing ● Data visualization ● Stakeholder engagement tracking systems Professional Skills Successful candidates will demonstrate: ● Strong written and verbal communication ● Exceptional organizational skills ● Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously ● Research and analytical abilities ● Meeting facilitation skills ● Attention to detail ● Professionalism and diplomacy ● Ability to work independently and collaboratively 

Preferred Experience: Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: ● Transportation planning ● Public transit ● Community engagement ● Strategic planning ● Government relations ● Economic development ● Regional collaboration initiatives ● Nonprofit or public sector project management ● Grant writing and grant management 

Primary Working Location (Office address and others covered if applicable): Please note that fellows are required to work onsite, a minimum of 2 days a week. This may increase depending on the needs of the organization. 615 Johnson St., Saginaw MI 48607 

Is a hybrid schedule offered? Yes 

Primary Working Hours: 8am-5pm