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With a diverse range of career opportunities, we offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment where you can make a meaningful impact. Whether you're passionate about transportation, land use, economic development, or policy advocacy, Smart Growth America is the place to grow your career and shape the future of our communities.
Housing Advocacy Intern
Smart Growth America’s Housing & Development (HAD) team is looking for a Fall 2026 intern to support Congressional advocacy efforts to increase housing supply and promote affordability.
Do you have a passion for housing and land use policy and urban planning? Are you eager to be a part of a team effort that pushes for federal policy wins that make communities better? Smart Growth America is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic individual to help support our advocacy and research work. Applicants should demonstrate an understanding of land use and housing policy and be open to developing their research and communications skills.
To apply, please email your resume, a cover letter explaining your interest in smart growth and housing policy and what you hope to learn from the internship, and one professional or academic writing sample (maximum three pages; excerpts from longer works are welcome) to jobs@smartgrowthamerica.org with "Housing Advocacy Intern" in the subject line.
Senior Policy Associate, Transportation for America
Transportation for America (T4America)—a program of Smart Growth America—is seeking a skilled, motivated, passionate individual with knowledge and interest in transportation policy who wants to shape the future of transportation. This position will work across our full policy portfolio but has the opportunity to lead on passenger rail and roadway safety. This position reports to the Senior Policy Manager.
The ideal candidate will be: a compelling writer with something to say on transportation who is excited to have the outlet; familiar with the federal surface transportation reauthorization process, a relational person who already has or is eager to make connections with Hill offices and staffers, coalition partners, and advocates; well-versed in federal transportation policy and practice; a self-starter who doesn’t wait to be told what to do; and a team player who wants to be part of a team of passionate transportation nerds working to advance T4America’s principles and advancing our mission.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@smartgrowthamerica.org with “T4America Senior Policy Associate” in the subject line. In your cover letter, please indicate how you’ve learned of this opportunity.
