CEDAM is partnering with the Detroit Revitalization Fellows, the State of Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification and Michigan Central 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.

A list of project can be found at https://cedamichigan.org/mi-mo...

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 STEM graduate within two years of graduation (either a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree)
• 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.

Applications for Fellows open on June 24, 2024 and close at 11:59 pm on July 22, 2024. If you have questions regarding the Transportation and Mobility Planning track, contact Melvin Henley. If you have questions regarding the Mobility x Society Innovators, contact Latina Black.

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

Position Title: Regional Transportation Planning Specialist

Position Description (max 300 words): Job Summary: The Regional Transportation Planning Specialist will play a crucial role in developing and coordinating a transportation hub to connect college and university students and faculty to housing, healthcare, and activities throughout the region. The Planner will work to ensure that people can move safely and efficiently throughout the region community using various modes of transportation, including all forms of ground, air, and rail passenger transit. The Planning Specialist will help develop policies, advance projects, and research grant opportunities for the four counties of the Great Lakes Bay Region: Bay, Isabella, Midland, and Saginaw. Responsibilities: Collaborate with stakeholders to develop transportation plans and policies. Analyze flight data at MBS Airport to maximize the efficiency of public transit systems. Identify transportation challenges to regionalization and propose solutions. Optimize transportation routes and modes to reduce congestion and improve efficiency. Coordinate with local government agencies, engineers, and urban planners. Evaluate the impact of transportation projects on the environment and community. Research and evaluate public and private grant opportunities for operational and capital resources directly related to regional transit activities. Participate in public engagement and community outreach related to transportation projects.