External Affairs Intern (Spring 2027)

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 (501(c)(3)) collaborates with public and private sector stakeholders on innovations in nuclear energy, geothermal, hydropower, natural gas, energy storage, critical minerals, carbon capture and heavy industry 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 the Congress, the White House, Executive Agencies with energy and environmental jurisdiction, and regulators. 

• 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.

This position works directly with the External Affairs team and will require frequent interaction with the entire team. This role will have visibility of media, Capitol Hill, Administration, industry and trade relationships. The position will require an entrepreneurial mindset to support the ClearPath communications and marketing objectives to achieve policy outcomes, and continuously improve brand perception. 

• Currently enrolled in a four-year university working toward a Bachelor's degree. Preferred majors include: Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, History, Economics, or Energy.
• Interest in Capitol Hill, political processes, policy, or clean energy technologies and energy systems is a plus.
• Comfort with technology and ability to quickly learn new systems.
• A professional and personal commitment to ClearPath’s mission and values.
• Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting data.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace.
• Strong networking and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to effectively execute communication skills.
• Outstanding written communication skills, including experience preparing press releases, news articles, presentations, video scripts, reports, and social content.
• Outstanding verbal communication skills, including experience giving presentations.
• Past Interns have had the opportunity to:
• • Assist in the planning and organization of events from conception to completion.
  • Support marketing efforts for events, including creating promotional materials and managing social media campaigns.
  • Provide on-site support during events, including setup, registration, and attendee assistance.
  • Assist in post-event activities such as gathering feedback, compiling reports, and evaluating event success.
  • Perform administrative tasks related to event planning, such as maintaining databases and managing RSVP lists.

• Accountability: Take responsibility for their own performance and accept full ownership of issues, problems, and opportunities, regardless of the source.
• Quality Focus: Individuals who exhibit this competency ensure that all work in one’s own area of the business, throughout the organization, by vendors, suppliers, etc., is performed with excellence and to high standards for quality and integrity.
• Initiating Action: Be a self-starter and take a lead role in improving or enhancing work, avoiding problems, or developing entrepreneurial opportunities.
• Organizational Citizenship: Focus efforts toward the common good; place the organization’s goals before individual, functional, or business unit goals; and demonstrate the desire to be a part of something that extends beyond their own self-interest.
• Time Management: Focus on completing all work tasks in a timely manner while remaining responsive enough to react to competing demands and shifting priorities. This competency is about managing multiple responsibilities, being organized, keeping on top of important time-sensitive tasks, and performing all work accurately.
• Extended Task Focus: Able to perform the same work function for a significant amount of time while remaining focused and without becoming disengaged.