State Policy Fellow: Clean Energy & Innovation

ClearPath; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, vision,

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Salary commensurate with experience

Job summary

ClearPath is seeking early to mid‑career professionals for the ClearPath Conservative Leadership Program (CCLP) State Government Fellows. This paid, one‑year fellowship places fellows in state government offices to work on energy and innovation policy, providing hands-on experience and professional development opportunities.

Fellows may be placed in legislative offices, governors’ offices, or state agencies responsible for energy, natural resources, infrastructure or economic policy.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of experience in a related field.
• Professional experience in energy, environmental, natural resources, infrastructure or economic policy is a plus.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Accountability

Quality Focus

Initiating Action

Organizational Citizenship

Time Management

Compliance

Extended Task Focus

Job description

ClearPath is seeking early to mid‑career professionals for the ClearPath Conservative Leadership Program (CCLP) State Government Fellows. This paid, one‑year fellowship places fellows in state government offices to work on energy and innovation policy, providing hands-on experience and professional development opportunities.

Fellows may be placed in legislative offices, governors’ offices, or state agencies responsible for energy, natural resources, infrastructure or economic policy.