Are you seeking career opportunities in clean energy policy?
Our Conservative Climate Leadership Program (CCLP) seeks individuals who are passionate about climate and clean energy policy, and who want to drive innovative technologies to reduce global energy emissions.
Join ClearPath's Congressional Fellowship Program and contribute to shaping conservative clean energy policy solutions while gaining valuable experience in the heart of the legislative process.
Previous fellows have been placed with notable offices such as the Senate Western Caucus, House Western Caucus, House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, and House Committee on Science Space & Tech.
Program Components
Placement
Participants will have the opportunity to work in various roles related to climate and clean energy policy on Capitol Hill (Congressional Fellowship) or internally at ClearPath (Internships, Internal Fellowships). This includes engaging with important committees, caucuses, and offices to broaden their portfolio and capabilities through hands-on experience.
Professional Development & Energy Education
Gain the skills needed to succeed with ClearPath-facilitated workshops, training sessions, and discussions on pertinent topics to enhance your professional skills. Further your education within the energy sector by actively engaging in educational opportunities, such as panels, networking events and lectures, provided during the program.
Potential For Continued Employment
An important part of the program is seeding the clean energy sector with outstanding and qualified individuals. We partner with exceptional performers after the program to accelerate their careers within our network of ClearPath’s stakeholders beyond the one-year fellowship.
Hear firsthand from our past fellows about their experiences and the impact they're making.
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One of my favorite experiences as a fellow was traveling with Congressional Staff and Members of Congress… We visited nuclear facilities, toured hydropower dams and gained first-hand experience about clean energy technologies.
Ashley Higgins
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Through the Conservative Climate Leadership Program experience, I gained a sense of where I want to go in DC both professionally and beyond.
Justin Witt
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Working on Capitol Hill and now working with the staff through my role on ClearPath's government affairs team is an incredible experience. The feeling of walking into the Capitol is unparalleled. It feels like you’re a part of making history.
Mallory Shaevsky
Program Testimonials
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Congress is always in need of building the bench of future policy leaders. To have ClearPath opening doors for young conservatives to work on clean energy innovation is incredible; frankly, that premise would have been unthinkable when I ran Congress.
Newt Gingrich, Former Speaker of the House of Representatives
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Finding and retaining qualified talent on Capitol Hill has always been a challenge. Identifying mission-driven individuals eager to contribute to conservative clean energy solutions amplifies that difficulty even more. ClearPath’s innovative program offers a solution for Congressional Offices – it will make short-term hiring easier, and in the long-run will bolster the field of conservatives interested in energy policy to work in Congress.
Greg Walden, Former Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee
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One thing missing on Capitol Hill - and needed - is a practical, real-world, hands-on mentoring program for future congressional staffers and advocates interested in the intersection of energy and environmental policy. Clean energy investments and innovations require smart, critical thinkers addressing emerging policy challenges and opportunities. ClearPath’s CCLP is an exciting, facilitative step toward addressing this vital need.
Ryan Costello, Former U.S. Representative
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Republicans do not have enough young policy minds working on climate and energy issues. ClearPath's program is going to disrupt this dynamic – it's a welcome development to advancing conservative clean energy policies on Capitol Hill.
Mike Bloomquist, Former Staff Director of the House Energy and Commerce Committee
Potential Pathways
The Conservative Climate Leadership Program is a program offered at ClearPath for talented individuals interested in working on advancing clean energy policies. There are three potential pathways of the program.
Congressional fellows. Our Congressional Fellowship Program seeks professionals of varying experience levels, including recent college graduates, who are passionate about climate and clean energy policy. Fellows are offered placement in key Congressional committees, caucuses, or offices in both the U.S. House and Senate. Previous fellowship placements include the Senate Western Caucus, House Western Caucus, House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, and House Committee on Science Space & Tech.
ClearPath fellows. Our internal ClearPath Fellowship Program seeks recent graduates or early career individuals interested in developing clean energy policies alongside the ClearPath team in our D.C. office.
ClearPath interns. Our internal ClearPath Internship Program seeks undergraduates for summer or semester commitments to dive in on a range of projects. Interns take part in learning opportunities across ClearPath’s clean energy technology portfolio and are able to participate in a variety of professional development exercises.
The Conservative Climate Leadership Program (CCLP) is committed to fostering, educating, and empowering the next generation of climate and clean technology advocates. Through educational opportunities, mentorship, and career development, we're preparing participants for roles within the energy policy sector, including positions on Capitol Hill. CCLP’s mission is to cultivate talent that will drive innovative technologies to combat global energy emissions effectively. Roles within the program include internships, internal policy fellowships within ClearPath, and Congressional Fellowships.
The Congressional Fellowship is one pathway of the Conservative Climate Leadership Program. It is a unique educational opportunity for recent graduates and early to mid-career professionals interested in temporary placements within Congress. Fellows work on both the House and Senate sides on key committees, caucuses, or offices, contributing to climate and clean energy policy.
Qualified fellows will receive a conditional offer pending a final interview with the host Congressional office. Placements will be based on skill sets and the needs of the office. Fellows are matched with Congressional offices based on their skills, interests, and the needs of the office. Placements are made following a thorough evaluation and matching process. All placements are in Congressional offices that advocate for conservative, clean policy solutions. It usually takes about 6-8 weeks from offer to official placement.
Fellows may engage in various roles, including clean energy technology policy analysis, research, data collection, and communications. The specific role is determined based on the skill set of the fellow and the needs of the hosting Congressional office.
- Congressional Fellowships are open to individuals in the early to mid-career stage who are passionate about climate and clean energy policy. Specific eligibility criteria can be found in the Congressional Fellowship job description.
- Internships and fellowships within ClearPath are open to undergraduates, recent graduates or graduate-level students. See the criteria in the job descriptions for more information.
- Congressional Fellowships are one year, offering a temporary placement with a Congressional office advocating for conservative, clean policy solutions. - ClearPath internal fellowships are a one-year commitment to working alongside the ClearPath team on clean energy initiatives. - ClearPath internships can range from one semester and longer.
Yes, all participants (interns and fellows) are expected to pursue educational opportunities to broaden their portfolio and capabilities. Professional development sessions facilitated by ClearPath will also be offered.
Fellows with distinctive performance (both congressional and internal ClearPath fellows) may be considered for continued employment within our network of stakeholders based on performance and operational openings if mutually agreeable.
Yes, all fellows and interns receive compensation from ClearPath for their commitment. Details about compensation and other benefits are provided during the selection process.
To apply, visit our Job Board and follow the instructions provided. Review the eligibility criteria and application requirements before submitting your application. Applying is straightforward and takes under 5 minutes.
For additional inquiries or assistance, please contact CCLP Program Director, Dana Faught.
