Research Intern
The Research Intern will join ClearPath’s Policy Team, the group responsible for crafting the organization’s positions and recommendations across a diverse set of clean energy technologies that can significantly reduce carbon emissions on a global scale.
ClearPath’s Research Intern will have the opportunity to work on a myriad of projects to advance the organization’s long-term analysis, strategy, and policy.
This is a paid internship and will result in a significant professional learning experience in Washington, DC public affairs as well as building important career contacts. Work hours are flexible based on availability, but 20-40 hours per week is ideal.
Responsibilities
- Execute research and analysis to identify clean energy trends
- Data analysis of the U.S. power sector to support ongoing projects
- Provide high-level, quick, and in-depth analysis of policy, politics and industry trends
- Respond to a variety of special projects with visibility to members of Congress
- Participate in meetings, synthesize notes and facilitate action items and follow up items.
Capabilities
- Accommodation: Desire to help others
- Self-structure: Preference for independently determining work methods
- Thoroughness: The tendency to pay attention to detail
Values
- Teamwork: Be fun, fast, collaborative, and supportive.
- Dedication: Be here because you want to change the world.
- Ownership: Think and act like an owner.
- Adaptability: Be humble and agile.
- Integrity: Believe individual and organizational credibility is everything.
- Curiosity: Voracious learner eager to engage with the substantive details of our work.
Qualifications
- BS or MS in environmental science, computer science, economics, engineering, law, finance, public policy, or a related field with experience in energy issues
- Interest in clean energy technologies, energy systems, research, and policy
- Preference for candidates with data science and/or GIS skills and the ability to manipulate large datasets.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting data
Compensation & Benefits
- ClearPath interns are paid bi-weekly.
- Interns are not eligible for benefits.
- Interns will be asked to sign a non-disclosure and confidentiality form upon arrival.