<div>Job SummaryClearPath 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 doResponsibilities will vary by placement and may include:<ul style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk" , Arial , sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;'><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Conduct research and analysis on state energy, environmental, natural resources, infrastructure and economic development policy.</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Monitor state legislation, regulations and administrative actions related to energy and clean technology.</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Draft policy memos, legislative summaries, briefing materials, talking points and other written products for policymakers and staff.</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Attend legislative hearings, stakeholder meetings, briefings and other policy-related events.</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Provide research and analysis on emerging technologies, industry trends and state-level opportunities for energy innovation and deployment.</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Support the development and implementation of policy priorities related to clean energy, infrastructure, permitting, economic development and American competitiveness.</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Track relevant federal programs and funding opportunities that affect state energy priorities and evaluate their potential impact.</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Assist the host office with agendas, staff materials, correspondence, newsletters, communications and other operational needs.</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Communicate complex policy and technical issues clearly and convincingly to technical and nontechnical audiences.</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Engage with stakeholders, including state agencies, legislators, regulators, utilities, industry groups, businesses and other organizations involved in energy policy.</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Identify emerging policy opportunities and provide recommendations that advance the host office’s priorities.</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Perform additional responsibilities based on the needs of the host office and the fellow’s policy portfolio.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk" , Arial , sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;'><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Accountability: take responsibility for performance and accept full ownership of issues, problems, and opportunities.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Quality Focus: ensure that all work is performed with excellence and to high standards for quality and integrity.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">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.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Organizational Citizenship: focus efforts toward the common good.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Time Management: focus on completing all work tasks in a timely manner while remaining responsive enough to react to competing demands and shifting priorities. </li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Compliance: act in accordance with all pertinent rules, regulations, policies, and best practices.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Extended Task Focus: be comfortable with a structured schedule and well-defined work tasks.</li></ul>Candidate Requirements<ul style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk" , Arial , sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;'><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">College degree required.</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Two to five years of experience in a related field.</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Professional experience in energy, environmental, natural resources, infrastructure or economic policy is a plus.</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Prior exposure to state government, a state legislature, a governor’s office, a government agency or a related policy organization is preferred.</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Understanding of state government and the policymaking process, including familiarity with legislative, regulatory or administrative processes.</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Knowledge of current energy and public policy issues.</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Strong writing, research and analytical skills.</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Ability to communicate effectively with policymakers, staff and external stakeholders.</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">A professional and personal commitment to ClearPath’s mission and values.</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Interest in conservative clean energy policies and market-driven approaches to energy innovation.</li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.</li></ul>Compensation + Benefits<ul style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk" , Arial , sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;'><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Competitive salary commensurate with experience.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;">Retirement benefit offering an employer matching contribution of $1 for $1 on the first 5% of pay you contribute. </li></ul>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.</div>

ClearPath&rsquo;s mission is to develop and advance policies that accelerate breakthrough innovations that reduce emissions in the energy and industrial sectors. To advance that mission, we develop cutting-edge policy solutions on clean energy and industrial innovation. An entrepreneurial, strategic nonprofit, ClearPath (501(c)(3)) collaborates with public and private sector stakeholders on innovations in nuclear energy, carbon capture, hydropower, natural gas, geothermal, energy storage, and heavy industry to enable private-sector deployment of critical technologies.

State Government Fellow - CCLP

<div>Job SummaryClearPath 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 doResponsibilities will vary by placement and may include:<ul><li>Conduct research and analysis on state energy, environmental, natural resources, infrastructure and economic development policy.</li><li>Monitor state legislation, regulations and administrative actions related to energy and clean technology.</li><li>Draft policy memos, legislative summaries, briefing materials, talking points and other written products for policymakers and staff.</li><li>Attend legislative hearings, stakeholder meetings, briefings and other policy-related events.</li><li>Provide research and analysis on emerging technologies, industry trends and state-level opportunities for energy innovation and deployment.</li><li>Support the development and implementation of policy priorities related to clean energy, infrastructure, permitting, economic development and American competitiveness.</li><li>Track relevant federal programs and funding opportunities that affect state energy priorities and evaluate their potential impact.</li><li>Assist the host office with agendas, staff materials, correspondence, newsletters, communications and other operational needs.</li><li>Communicate complex policy and technical issues clearly and convincingly to technical and nontechnical audiences.</li><li>Engage with stakeholders, including state agencies, legislators, regulators, utilities, industry groups, businesses and other organizations involved in energy policy.</li><li>Identify emerging policy opportunities and provide recommendations that advance the host office’s priorities.</li><li>Perform additional responsibilities based on the needs of the host office and the fellow’s policy portfolio.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Accountability: take responsibility for performance and accept full ownership of issues, problems, and opportunities.</li><li>Quality Focus: ensure that all work is performed with excellence and to high standards for quality and integrity.</li><li>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.</li><li>Organizational Citizenship: focus efforts toward the common good.</li><li>Time Management: focus on completing all work tasks in a timely manner while remaining responsive enough to react to competing demands and shifting priorities. </li><li>Compliance: act in accordance with all pertinent rules, regulations, policies, and best practices.</li><li>Extended Task Focus: be comfortable with a structured schedule and well-defined work tasks.</li></ul>Candidate Requirements<ul><li>College degree required.</li><li>Two to five years of experience in a related field.</li><li>Professional experience in energy, environmental, natural resources, infrastructure or economic policy is a plus.</li><li>Prior exposure to state government, a state legislature, a governor’s office, a government agency or a related policy organization is preferred.</li><li>Understanding of state government and the policymaking process, including familiarity with legislative, regulatory or administrative processes.</li><li>Knowledge of current energy and public policy issues.</li><li>Strong writing, research and analytical skills.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively with policymakers, staff and external stakeholders.</li><li>A professional and personal commitment to ClearPath’s mission and values.</li><li>Interest in conservative clean energy policies and market-driven approaches to energy innovation.</li><li>Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.</li></ul>Compensation + Benefits<ul><li>Competitive salary commensurate with experience.</li><li>Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.</li><li>Retirement benefit offering an employer matching contribution of $1 for $1 on the first 5% of pay you contribute. </li></ul>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.</div>

State Government Fellow - CCLP

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