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MI Mobility Fellows Program - multiple positions open

Community Economic Development Association of Michigan
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CEDAM is partnering with the State of Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, Michigan Central, and the Detroit Revitalization Fellows program to launch the Michigan (MI) Mobility Fellows Program.

The MI Mobility Fellows Program is a highly selective 15-month fellowship that attracts talent from all over the country to gain real-world experience in transportation planning and mobility innovation. This fellowship will offer participants two unique career tracks that will expose them to the public and private sectors to advance and grow mobility innovation in the State of Michigan.

The MI Mobility Fellows is launching its initial cohort this year. Each track will host five fellows from October 2024 – December 2025.


Host Sites

CEDAM is hiring five fellows to work on the Transportation and Mobility Planning track with host sites across Michigan.

CEDAM is also hiring five fellows to work on the Mobility x Society Innovators track with host sites located primarily in Southeastern MI.

The list of host sites is as follows:

Transportation x Mobility Planning:

  • City of Detroit
  • Clinton Transit Authority
  • Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance
  • InvestUp
  • Mass Transit – Flint

Mobility x Society Innovators (located at Michigan Central - Detroit, MI)

  • Bloom
  • Energy Storage Safety Products International, LLC
  • OptimizeEV
  • Snowbotix
  • Strut Motors, Inc.
     

Qualifications

The appropriate candidate will have a strong interest and/or background in community economic development, transportation, mobility, urban planning, mobility management, electric vehicles, and future mobility or a combination of such interests. The appropriate candidate must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent attention to detail, the ability to work within a team or as an individual, and be familiar with the Microsoft Office suite, Google applications, and other related software. Fellows are required to work the standard office hours.
 

The following are required of all fellows: 
 

  • A recent graduates (within two years) from any degree field, with demonstrated relevant experience, interested in working on public transportation projects.
  • OR relevant education experience (coursework, capstone, etc.) in the technology, transit, mobility and related field
  • Demonstrated experience (paid or volunteer) with transportation, mobility, public transit, electric vehicles and related fields
  • 15 month commitment
  • Commitment to public service
  • Understanding of transportation equity
  • Commitment to advancing mobility innovation
  • Understanding of applying societal benefit to mobility technologies.
     

Scope of Work
 

Fellows will complete projects that vary by host site but could include:
 

  • Addressing transportation equity
  • Working with mobility and transportation professionals to tackle mobility challenges
  • Incorporating current or emerging technologies into mobility and public transit
  • Supporting the growth and development of early-stage companies
     

The projects and positions identified by each host community are available at https://cedamichigan.org/cedam-programs/mi-mobility-fellows-program/

 

All fellows will receive:

  • Provide meaningful capacity support for host sites – transit, government, economic development offices, and emerging companies across the state.
  • Participate in fellowship building and training, as well as additional professional experiences to develop skills for the long haul.
  • Advance and grow mobility across the state of MI.
  • Have an improved understanding of the mobility barriers.
  • Engage in projects related to addressing mobility equity and ensure societal benefits.
  • Receive $75,000 in salary for the 15-month fellowship period.
  • Receive a successful completion bonus.
  • Receive healthcare benefits that include dental, vision, and mental health support.
  • Have access to CEDAM trainings.
  • Have access to sector conferences and industry experts.

 

To apply:

  • Complete the MI Mobility Fellows Application at https://cedamichigan.org/mi-mobility-fellows-program/
  • Decide if you’d like to purse placement on the Transporation and Mobility Planning track OR the Mobility x Society Innovators track
  • Review the sample application on the CEDAM page, some required items include:
    • A writing sample that outlines your knowledge of mobility policy in Michigan or details a business solution that may improve how people, goods, or information move in Michigan.
    • A cover letter and resume
    • A letter of recommendation from a professor, employer or volunteer organization


 

About CEDAM
CEDAM is a nonprofit membership association building vibrant communities across Michigan. Our capacity-building programs, policy advocacy, and training events emphasize supporting communities in the areas of affordable housing, economic growth, and wealth-building at both the federal and state levels. Through engagement and collaboration with CEDAM members, policymakers, state departments, and other partners, we sustain a thriving and equitable community economic development sector across the state.

 

About Office of Future Mobility and Electrification

OFME works across state government, academia and private industry to enhance Michigan’s mobility ecosystem, including developing dynamic mobility and electrification policies and supporting the startup and scale up of emerging technologies and businesses.
 

About  Michigan Central

Michigan Central is a 30-acre technology and cultural hub in Detroit, where leaders, thinkers, communities, and creators come together to accelerate bold ideas and technologies that shape our collective future. By providing access to world-class infrastructure, tools, and resources, Michigan Central inspires innovators and community members to collaborate on real, ground-breaking solutions to global problems. Since opening in April 2023, Michigan Central has grown into a diverse ecosystem of more than 600 employees from over 100 companies and startups working at the intersection of mobility and society. The Station at Michigan Central opened as the centerpiece of the district in June 2024 and has already attracted tens of thousands of visitors to celebrate and explore the historic transformation of Detroit’s iconic former train station into a global destination. Learn more at michigancentral.com.

 

About Detroit Revitalization Fellows

The Detroit Revitalization Fellows (DRF), a leadership development program of Wayne State University’s Office of Economic Development, works to expand the impact and network of diverse leaders committed to driving positive systemic change within the civic, community, and economic development landscapes in Detroit. Established in 2011, DRF has led the charge for driving mid-career talent in the city of Detroit for eight years (4 cohorts) and has an established network of 80 talented mid-career, senior, and executive leaders.Wayne State University's Office of Economic Development operates DRF in close alignment with TechTown Detroit, the University's entrepreneurship hub and home of the Mobility Accelerator Innovation Network (MAIN).


To Apply

Read about the available positions and how to apply here. The deadline to apply is 11:59pm on July 22nd. All application materials must be received by the deadline date and time. Please contact Melvin Henley (henley@cedamichigan.org) with any questions or concerns.