Policy Fellow - Infrastructure (Housing, Transportation, Energy)

SVLG Policy Fellow – Infrastructure (Housing, Transportation, Energy)

Shape the Future of California’s Built Environment

• The Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) is seeking a Summer Fellow to support our
• Infrastructure-focused work within our new Policy Fellowship Program . This fellowship will
• provide early-career professionals with hands-on experience tackling California’s most urgent
• infrastructure challenges— housing, transportation, energy, and grid resiliency —from the
• perspective of the state’s innovation economy.

About the Fellowship

• Fellows are placed within SVLG’s Infrastructure and Business Competitiveness track , part
• of our restructured Centers of Expertise (COEs) . You’ll join a cross-functional cohort of fellows
• across other issue areas, supporting SVLG’s real-time advocacy and helping advance
• infrastructure modernization strategies essential to California’s economic competitiveness.

Key Issue Areas

• Sustainable and transit-oriented housing solutions
• Grid resiliency and clean energy policy
• Regional and state transportation investments
• Permitting and regulatory streamlining for infrastructure projects

Primary Responsibilities

• Track and analyze state and local legislation, budget items, and regulatory developments
• Draft concise bill briefs, policy memos, and internal updates for SVLG leadership
• Support member engagement and coalition-building
• Assist in preparing briefing materials for meetings with public officials and stakeholders
• Contribute to events, workshops, and strategic convenings

Ideal Candidate

• This opportunity is designed for current undergraduate students or recent college
• graduates interested in pursuing careers in political science, public policy, or related fields .

Strong candidates will demonstrate

• A genuine interest in infrastructure, sustainability, or economic development
• Coursework or experience in public policy, environmental studies, or urban planning
• Excellent writing, research, and communication skills
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset

Fellowship Terms & Application Info

• Length: 3–4 month terms (flexible start dates)
• Structure: 1–2 fellows per issue area; cohort-based model
• Compensation: Monthly stipend provided

To Apply

Please submit your resume, cover letter, two writing samples and references.

SVLG is committed to building a diverse team. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, veterans, and individuals whose lived experiences bring valuable perspectives to our mission.