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.