Policy & Advocacy Fellow
activetrans
About this role
Active Transportation Alliance is seeking a Policy & Advocacy Fellow for Summer 2026 to support strategic advocacy and policy change campaigns promoting walking, biking, and public transit to create healthy, sustainable, and equitable communities. The role involves research, stakeholder engagement, and supporting grassroots organizing in Chicago.
Skills
About activetrans
activetrans.orgActive Transportation Alliance (Active Trans) is a Chicago-based nonprofit that champions safer, more equitable walking, biking, and public transit across the Chicagoland region. It combines policy advocacy, community organizing, research, safety education, and events to push for street redesigns, better transit service, protected bike lanes, and equitable transportation investments. Members and supporters engage with campaigns, training, and resources to influence local and state transportation decisions and make active travel more accessible for everyone.
About activetrans
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$16k – $24k
per year