Regional Mobility & Community Engagement 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: Huron Transit Corporation DBA Thumb Area Transit 

Organization Location (City and State): Bad Axe, MI 

Supervisor Name and Title: Ken Jimkoski - Director 
Position Title: Regional Mobility & Community Engagement Fellow 
Position Description and objectives/goals: The Fellow will support implementation of the Thumb Regional Mobility Improvement Framework by building relationships and strengthening coordination among transportation providers, healthcare organizations, community partners, and local governments. The Fellow will assist with Transportation Workgroup priorities, community outreach, transportation education, and Ride with Confidence initiative. Responsibilities will include developing educational and resource materials, supporting transportation coordination and referral improvements, collecting and analyzing utilization and community feedback data, and identifying barriers to transportation access. The Fellow will participate in regional stakeholder meetings, assist with evaluation activities, and prepare reports, presentations, and project updates. The Fellow will also contribute to development of the Regional Mobility Action Plan and Fellowship Capstone Project. 

Skills/Background Preferred (Technical or otherwise - a list is fine): Bachelor's degree (completed or in progress) in Public Health, Urban or Regional Planning, Community Development, Public Administration, Social Work, Transportation Planning, Communications, Business, or a related field. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders. • Excellent organization and project coordination abilities. • Comfortable speaking with community members and facilitating meetings. • Ability to analyze information and solve problems creatively. • Experience with Microsoft Office and basic data management. • Passion for improving equitable access and strengthening rural communities. • Ability to work independently while collaborating as part of a multidisciplinary team. 

Primary Working Location: 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. 1513 Bad Axe Road, Bad Axe, MI 48413 
Is a hybrid schedule offered? To be discussed 

Primary Working Hours: 8am-5pm