Job Summary
ClearPath is looking to sponsor State Government Fellows as part of the ClearPath Conservative Leadership Program (CCLP). We are seeking early to mid-career professionals interested in an educational opportunity to work temporarily in state government and gain hands-on experience advancing clean energy, innovation and economic competitiveness.
Fellows may be placed in state legislative offices, committees, governors’ offices or state agencies with jurisdiction over energy, natural resources, economic development, infrastructure or environmental policy. Placements will depend on each fellow’s skill set and the needs of the host office.
In this fellowship, participants will pursue educational and professional development opportunities that broaden their understanding of state policymaking and strengthen their ability to contribute to energy and innovation policy. The program may include professional development opportunities and educational sessions facilitated by ClearPath. Participants must be willing to further their education within the energy sector by participating in these activities.
This is a temporary one-year fellowship. Qualified fellows will be matched with a state government office that aligns with the program’s focus on conservative clean energy policy solutions. Positions will vary and may include responsibilities related to clean energy technology policy, legislative analysis, research, stakeholder engagement, data collection and communications.
Fellows will receive a conditional offer pending a final interview with the host office.
Based on performance and available opportunities, fellows may be considered for continued employment within state government or ClearPath’s broader network of stakeholders after the fellowship, if mutually agreeable.
What you'll do
Responsibilities will vary by placement and may include:
- Conduct research and analysis on state energy, environmental, natural resources, infrastructure and economic development policy.
- Monitor state legislation, regulations and administrative actions related to energy and clean technology.
- Draft policy memos, legislative summaries, briefing materials, talking points and other written products for policymakers and staff.
- Attend legislative hearings, stakeholder meetings, briefings and other policy-related events.
- Provide research and analysis on emerging technologies, industry trends and state-level opportunities for energy innovation and deployment.
- Support the development and implementation of policy priorities related to clean energy, infrastructure, permitting, economic development and American competitiveness.
- Track relevant federal programs and funding opportunities that affect state energy priorities and evaluate their potential impact.
- Assist the host office with agendas, staff materials, correspondence, newsletters, communications and other operational needs.
- Communicate complex policy and technical issues clearly and convincingly to technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Engage with stakeholders, including state agencies, legislators, regulators, utilities, industry groups, businesses and other organizations involved in energy policy.
- Identify emerging policy opportunities and provide recommendations that advance the host office’s priorities.
- Perform additional responsibilities based on the needs of the host office and the fellow’s policy portfolio.
Qualifications
- Accountability: take responsibility for performance and accept full ownership of issues, problems, and opportunities.
- Quality Focus: ensure that all work is performed with excellence and to high standards for quality and integrity.
- Initiating Action: self-starter who demonstrates a sincere positive attitude toward getting things done and will seek out additional responsibilities that may go beyond the scope of their formal job description.
- Organizational Citizenship: focus efforts toward the common good.
- Time Management: focus on completing all work tasks in a timely manner while remaining responsive enough to react to competing demands and shifting priorities.
- Compliance: act in accordance with all pertinent rules, regulations, policies, and best practices.
- Extended Task Focus: be comfortable with a structured schedule and well-defined work tasks.
Candidate Requirements
- College degree required.
- Two to five years of experience in a related field.
- Professional experience in energy, environmental, natural resources, infrastructure or economic policy is a plus.
- Prior exposure to state government, a state legislature, a governor’s office, a government agency or a related policy organization is preferred.
- Understanding of state government and the policymaking process, including familiarity with legislative, regulatory or administrative processes.
- Knowledge of current energy and public policy issues.
- Strong writing, research and analytical skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with policymakers, staff and external stakeholders.
- A professional and personal commitment to ClearPath’s mission and values.
- Interest in conservative clean energy policies and market-driven approaches to energy innovation.
- Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Compensation + Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
- Retirement benefit offering an employer matching contribution of $1 for $1 on the first 5% of pay you contribute.
At ClearPath, we value a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe our team is the key to making an impact and fulfilling our mission. ClearPath is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.
About ClearPath, Inc
ClearPath’s mission is to accelerate American innovation to reduce global energy emissions. To advance that mission, we develop cutting-edge policy solutions on clean energy and industrial innovation. An entrepreneurial, strategic nonprofit, ClearPath collaborates with public and private sector stakeholders on innovations in nuclear energy, geothermal, hydropower, natural gas, energy storage, critical minerals, carbon capture, heavy industry, and agriculture to enable private-sector deployment of critical technologies. Started in 2014 by entrepreneur Jay Faison, ClearPath is a conservative energy advocacy organization that engages in the direct education of policymakers within Congress, the White House, Executive Agencies with energy and environmental jurisdiction, and regulators.
ClearPath team members believe in small government, free markets, and American entrepreneurship. Those principles form the basis for how the team analyzes proposed energy, natural resources, and environmental policy.
ClearPath Values:
Teamwork: We empower each other to accomplish our shared mission.
Purpose: We believe the principles of limited government, free markets, and fiscal responsibility are essential to achieving our mission.
Ownership: We empower teammates to visibly own and achieve goals.
Adaptability: We are open to new, complex ideas and test our assumptions to lead change and advance our mission.
Curiosity: We have a proactive desire to learn, grow, and improve ourselves, our ideas, and our mission in a thoughtful and focused way.
Credibility: We agree that being trustworthy and believable is everything for building and maintaining influence.