ClearPath · 3 weeks ago
External Affairs Intern (Summer 2026)
Washington, DC
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerClearPath is a nonprofit organization focused on accelerating American innovation to reduce global energy emissions. The External Affairs Intern will support the communications and marketing objectives of the ClearPath team, engage with stakeholders, and assist in event planning and execution to promote clean energy policy outcomes.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyEnergy Management
Responsibilities
Support the ClearPath communications and marketing objectives to achieve policy outcomes and continuously improve brand perception
Build a plan and set ambitious goals, execute, and track the strategy to communicate regularly with corporate stakeholders
Interact with stakeholders and coordinate and attend events, hearings, and briefings to drive message and educate target audiences on ClearPath priorities
Identify opportunities and areas for learning across ClearPath’s clean energy technology portfolio
Identify professional opportunities to supplement their learning
Interact with the broader ClearPath team to support the mission and report directly to ClearPath’s External Affairs Director
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
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a four year university working toward a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, History, Economics, or Energy
Interest in Capitol Hill, political processes, policy or clean energy a plus
Comfort with technology and ability to quickly learn new systems
A professional and personal commitment to ClearPath's mission and values
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
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
Benefits
Fully stocked office kitchen in newly renovated building on Capitol Hill.
Company
ClearPath
ClearPath is a nonprofit organization that develops policies to achieve a cleaner energy system.
Founded in 2013
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Rich Powell
Chief Executive Officer
Jay Faison
Founder
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