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 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.
  
  

Interns will be assigned to one team – Policy, Government Affairs or Operations – based on their career goals, while collaborating regularly across the organization. The role provides exposure to Capitol Hill, the Administration, industry and key stakeholder relationships. 

• 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.

• Interest in Capitol Hill operations, political processes, policy or clean energy technologies and energy systems 
• A professional and personal commitment to ClearPath’s mission and values 
• Proficient in Google Workspace 
• Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting data 
• Strong networking and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Currently enrolled in a four-year university working toward a Bachelor's degree. Preferred majors include: Communications, Public Policy, Political Science, History, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Science, or Energy.