Program Fellow

Position Title:  Program Fellow 

Date Opened: February 4, 2026

Date Closing: February 27, 2026 (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)

Position Details:

Temporary, non-exempt position (20-40 hours per week)

Compensation at $28 per hour, depending on qualifications

Four-month term, subject to negotiation and renewal.

Start date as soon as possible

The position will be based in either our Chicago or Los Angeles office. SUMC follows a hybrid remote/in-person model, allowing staff to work remotely most days and requiring office visits bi-weekly (twice a month).

General Overview: 

Shared-Use Mobility Center (SUMC) is a non-profit organization working to replace car-centric transportation with people-focused shared mobility to fight climate change, promote equity, and strengthen community.  Through pilot projects, research, capacity-building, and advocacy, SUMC helps communities realize a vision of an equitable and sustainable mobility future.

SUMC is expanding its LA and Chicago offices to serve a growing set of programs that support practitioners and stakeholders in pursuing transportation equity and innovation. These capacity-building programs disseminate knowledge and resources throughout a rapidly-growing mobility ecosystem of local agencies, community-based organizations, Native American tribes, and private sector mobility providers. Foremost among these programs are the California Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilot Program (CMO) and the Accelerating Innovative Mobility National Network (AIM-NNet). CMO is a partnership with the California Air Resources Board to support zero-emission shared mobility pilots in the State’s disadvantaged communities. AIM-NNet is a partnership with the Federal Transit Administration to support transit agencies, cities, and regions across the nation in adopting innovative mobility solutions, encompassing mobility-on-demand, electrification, automation, and improvements to transit access. 

SUMC also convenes change leaders in regional, national, and international workshops and conferences, including the New Shared Mobility Summit, the California Clean Mobility Form, and later this year, the 1st Global Convening on Informal and Shared Mobility.

SUMC is looking for a Fellow to support research, develop resources, plan events, and contribute to SUMC’s technical assistance efforts within these and other programs. 

Position Overview: 

SUMC Fellows are responsible for a wide range of duties in a thoughtful, creative, fast-paced atmosphere. The position requires basic knowledge of Google Suite and Zoom, and strong research and planning, meeting facilitation, and organizational and writing skills.

Subject matter is also wide-ranging and may include transportation planning, community engagement, procurement, public-private partnerships, accessibility, data management, and innovative technology, such as trip-planning software and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Fellow Duties May Include: 

• Gain a deep understanding of identified topic areas as a subject matter expert


• Conduct research on mobility projects from around the country 


• Contribute to development of educational resources such as guidebooks, fact sheets, case studies, or videos for inclusion in the Mobility Learning Center


• Help with technical assistance delivered to program participants


• Support with event planning logistics


• Assist with SUMC’s communications efforts such as authoring blog posts and news items

Candidate Background:

Students or recent graduates in Public Affairs, Public Policy, Public Policy, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Studies or Science, or related programs. Candidates with equivalent work experience are also encouraged to apply.

The Fellow should be a flexible team player who is well-organized and detail-oriented, adept at research, planning and writing, and knowledgeable about transportation, environmental justice and social equity.

Diversity Policy:

Shared-Use Mobility Center is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to inclusion in transportation, and we strive to reflect that mission in the composition of our staff.  Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+, and women candidates are especially encouraged to submit applications.  

The Shared-Use Mobility Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant. Employment opportunities at SUMC are based upon one’s qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment candidates are considered without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetics, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

How to Apply:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; we encourage candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

Please submit a cover letter, resume/CV, and writing sample that highlights your relevant skills through SUMC’s hiring portal at https://sharedusemobilityctr.bamboohr.com/careers.  

We encourage candidates to discuss their personal connections to transportation equity in their cover letters. No phone calls, please.