Intern (Fall Semester)

About ClearPath, Inc

ClearPath’s mission is to develop and advance conservative policies to address climate change by accelerating clean energy innovation. To advance that mission, we develop cutting-edge policy and messaging, educate policymakers, and collaborate with academics and industry. Started in 2014 by entrepreneur Jay Faison, ClearPath engages in the direct education of policy makers within the White House, Congress, Executive Agencies, and regulators like the NRC and FERC.

ClearPath team members believe in small government, free markets, and American entrepreneurship. Those principles form the basis for how the team analyzes proposed clean energy and climate policy.

Job Summary
Interns will be initially assigned to one team (Policy, Government Affairs, etc.) based on career goals but will have frequent interaction with the entire team. This role will have visibility of media, Capitol Hill, Administration, industry and trade relationships. 

• The ClearPath team creates an environment for interns to supplement their academic background with real-world experience including:
  • Aiding interns in building competencies towards future goals.
  • Partnering with interns to identify opportunities and areas for learning across ClearPath’s clean energy technology portfolio.
  • Exposure to projects that range in interest areas and the possible opportunity to rotate within different departments.
  • Identifying professional opportunities to supplement intern learning, the ClearPath team takes extra time away from their day to support the internship process.
• Past Interns have had the opportunity to:
  • Execute research and analysis activities to identify needs and develop approaches to address them.
  • Provide high-level, quick, and in-depth analysis of policy, politics, and/or industry trends.
  • Support the production of fact sheets, newsletters, op-eds, and educational materials pertaining to ongoing operational, legislative, regulatory, and policy activities.
  • Respond to a variety of special projects, with some with visibility to members of Congress.
  • Attend congressional hearings on energy, and prepare briefings for the team.
  • Participate in meetings, synthesize notes, and facilitate action items and follow-up items.
  • Coordinate and attend events, hearings, and briefings to drive messaging.
  • Educate target audience and key stakeholders on ClearPath priorities.

Candidate Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 Office Suite
• 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 Public Policy, Political Science, History, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Science, or Energy.

Compensation + Benefits

• All ClearPath interns are paid semi-monthly.
• Interns who work at least 30 hours a week are eligible for comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Retirement Benefit offering an employer matching contribution of employee contributions of $1 for $1 on the first 5% of pay you contribute
• Typical intern engagements last 12 weeks (semester).
• Fully stocked office kitchen in a newly renovated building on Capitol Hill.
• Interns will be asked to sign a non-disclosure and confidentiality form upon arrival.

ClearPath Values:

• 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.