If you are an experienced professional looking for a challenge that engages your experience and values, and that improves lives in a community, apply to be a FUSE Executive Fellow.
Fellowship Openings
Our government partners are working to address pressing challenges facing their communities. Experienced leaders want to leverage their skills and experience for meaningful change. We bring them together through an executive fellowship program that increases the capacity of local governments to work more effectively for communities.
Over 12 months, FUSE Executive Fellows are embedded in local government agencies. Working in partnership with local leaders, they bring new approaches, diverse perspectives, and lift up community-based solutions. To accelerate fellows’ impact, we provide training and capacity building in change management, human-centered design, government operations, and other important topics.
Atlanta, GA Catalyzing Neighborhood-Based Youth Development and Reinvestment
The City of Atlanta is working to make Atlanta the best place to raise a child by expanding equitable access to early education, safe spaces, and career pathways for youth in historically underinvested neighborhoods. The FUSE Executive Fellow will catalyze systems change across the city’s youth development initiatives through place-based partnerships to align programs under a unified strategy. Ultimately, this work will accelerate outcomes for youth and families in historically underinvested neighborhoods, reduce disparities, improve safety and opportunity, and ensure that every young person can thrive in a stronger, more connected Atlanta.
Austin, TX Expanding Economic Opportunity through Advanced Manufacturing Career Pathways
Austin, TX is working to expand access to advanced manufacturing careers to ensure that all students, regardless of background, have opportunities to pursue high-wage, high-growth jobs in an emerging sector. The FUSE Executive Fellow will strengthen coordination among city agencies, Austin Community College (ACC), workforce boards, employers, and community organizations to align education, workforce, and wraparound support systems. Ultimately, this will help Austin build a unified workforce ecosystem that supports student success and advances economic mobility across the region. The Fellow will focus on strengthening linkages between Austin Community College, local employers, and city workforce systems to ensure students not only access these pathways but also complete postsecondary credentials that lead to advanced manufacturing careers.
Fresno, CA Building Organizational Capacity to Expand Healthcare Access
Due to Medi-Cal updates, Fresno County residents can access healthcare from eligible community-based organizations. Fresno County partners aim to equip these organizations with the tools and knowledge they need to participate in this opportunity. The Executive Fellow will support this work by developing tools, education programs, and relationships necessary to build organizations’ capacity. As a result of this work, Fresno residents from all backgrounds will be able to access quality care through this community-based health model.
Fresno, CA Designing a Countywide Framework to Optimize Public Health Investments
Fresno County is working to strengthen the efficiency and equity of its public health services by aligning investments with measurable outcomes. The FUSE Executive Fellow will design and pilot a countywide return-on-investment (ROI) framework that connects spending to impact, improves data-driven decision-making, and guides equitable resource allocation. Ultimately, this project will enhance accountability, expand access to quality care, and improve long-term health outcomes for communities across Fresno County.
Location Based on Fellowship Opportunity, US FUSE Executive Fellow General Application
The FUSE Executive Fellowship is an opportunity to do transformational work addressing pressing challenges in communities. For 12 months, FUSE Executive Fellows work within local government to bring diverse perspectives and new approaches to a specific project. Each fellowship is designed to leverage private sector experience to deliver results that have a lasting impact.
Los Angeles, CA Advancing Decarceration through Community-Based Care
Los Angeles County has a vision for a justice system that promotes a “Care First, Jail Last” approach. Rather than relying on incarceration as the primary response, the County will safely and methodically depopulate the County jail and invest in community-based services that address root causes of justice involvement. In June 2021, the County committed to closing Men’s Central Jail (MCJ) and enhancing the community continuum of care. The Executive Fellow will support this goal by developing and advancing a jail closure implementation plan. As a result of this work, justice-affected Angelenos will access opportunities and care rather than incarceration.
Louisville, KY Advancing Community Development through Permanent Supportive Housing Implementation
Louisville, KY, is advancing the implementation of permanent supportive housing (PSH) as a proven solution to end chronic homelessness and improve public health. The FUSE Executive Fellow will directly support the Mayor’s Office in operationalizing the delivery of PSH through project management, coordination, and implementation of the Home for Good initiative. This work will strengthen the city’s framework for long-term PSH delivery, financial sustainability, and system integration to ensure 250 PSH units are completed by 2027. Ultimately, this work will strengthen housing stability, advance community development, and build a more resilient, compassionate Louisville for all residents.
Marina Del Rey, CA Enabling Financially Sustainable, Accessible Beach Management
Los Angeles County manages 18 public beaches, which unlock recreation, employment, and heat relief for residents and visitors. The Executive Fellow will support the County in analyzing its beach-related policies, fees, funding sources, and cost recovery while enhancing accessibility. As a result of this work, the County will sustainably manage beaches for all residents to use.
Tulsa, OK Revitalizing Neighborhoods Through Blight Reduction Strategies
Tulsa, Oklahoma, is working to address blighted and vacant properties that impact neighborhood safety, reduce housing stability, and limit long-term economic growth. The FUSE Executive Fellow will develop and implement strategic recommendations to streamline enforcement, consolidate property data, and improve rehabilitation programs. Ultimately, this work will help Tulsa reduce vacancy, expand affordable housing opportunities, and foster safer, more resilient neighborhoods that promote long-term stability and opportunity for all residents.