State Government Fellow - CCLP

Job Summary

Clear Path is looking to sponsor State Government Fellows as part of the Clear Path 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 policy making and strengthen their ability to contribute to energy and innovation policy. The program may include professional development opportunities and educational sessions facilitated by Clear Path. 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 Clear Path's broader network of stakeholders after the fellowship, if mutually agreeable.

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.

• 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.

• 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…