Job SummaryThe Agricultural Innovation Policy Fellow will join ClearPath’s policy team to support the development of policy recommendations across a growing portfolio focused on agricultural innovation. This includes advancing policies that scale breakthrough technologies, enhance productivity, and reduce emissions across the agriculture sector. This position is part of <a href="https://clearpath.org/leadership-program/" style="color:rgb(30,74,169);cursor:pointer;">ClearPath’s Conservative Climate Leadership Program (CCLP)</a>—a one-year fellowship designed to develop the next generation of conservative clean energy and climate leaders. Fellows gain hands-on experience in federal policy, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications while working directly with ClearPath’s policy and government affairs teams. The Fellow will support policy research and analysis, legislative tracking, stakeholder outreach, and communications efforts that inform ClearPath’s work with Congress, federal agencies, and industry partners. Job DescriptionResearch &amp; Analysis:<ul style=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Conduct research on market-based policy trends, including innovative financing mechanisms to support agri-tech innovators, agricultural biotechnology to expand commodity markets, agricultural trade, soil carbon, and on-farm productivity innovations</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Produce written materials such as policy briefs, memos, blogs, and backgrounders</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Track federal legislation, regulatory activity, and agency initiatives related to USDA programs and agricultural policy</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Analyze emerging technologies such as microbial fertilizers and carbon sequestration solutions and assess policy implications</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Support rapid-response research needs for congressional and stakeholder inquiries</li></ul>Strategic Thinking &amp; Execution: <ul style=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Support execution of ClearPath’s agricultural innovation policy strategy</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Assist in prioritizing research areas aligned with organizational goals</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Contribute to identifying gaps (“white space”) in current policy and innovation efforts</li></ul>Communications, Relationship Building &amp; Influencing: <ul style=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Draft clear, concise content translating complex agricultural and technical topics for policymakers and stakeholders</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Support development of materials for Capitol Hill briefings, events, and external engagement</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Assist in stakeholder outreach, including coordination with industry, researchers, and agricultural organizations</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Contribute to public-facing thought leadership such as blogs and explainers</li></ul> Capabilities<ul style=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Deliberative decision making – gather, consider, and evaluate all relevant information to make logical conclusions before being moved to action. Is able to put aside personal biases and take an objective approach to making decisions based on data or other pertinent facts. </li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Analytical thinking – have the capability and the inclination to identify and synthesize information from diverse sources by looking for patterns in data, making connections between seemingly unrelated events, and understanding how different parts of a system are interdependent. </li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Learning agility – able to discern patterns in data, recognize relationships between concepts, and rapidly apply learning from one context to solve analogous problems in different contexts. </li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Scientific acumen – consistently and appropriately implement best practices in scientific inquiry and empirical reasoning to identify trends in data.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Information seeking – have an underlying curiosity and desire to know more about things, people, or issues. Go beyond routine questions and dig for exact information to resolve discrepancies. </li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Quality focus – are able to manage the efficiency, accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the work that they produce. Recommend improvements in procedures to continually improve the quality of work produced. </li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Time management – able to manage multiple responsibilities by being organized and keeping on top of important time sensitive tasks.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul style=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, environmental science, public policy, economics, political science, or a related field</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Strong interest in agricultural innovation, clean energy, or climate policy</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Strong research and analytical skills</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Ability to work both independently and collaboratively</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul style=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Internship or academic experience related to agriculture, energy, or public policy</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Familiarity with U.S. agriculture policy, USDA programs, or conservation initiatives</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Interest in agricultural technologies such as precision agriculture, fertilizers, or methane reduction</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Experience with data analysis, policy research, or communications tools</li></ul>Compensation + Benefits<ul style=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Competitive salary commensurate with experience.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Annual bonus, historically awarded.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. </li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Retirement Benefit offering an employer matching contribution of employee contributions $1 for $1 on the first 5% of pay contributed.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">No set vacation policy - take what you need whenever workflow allows.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Fully stocked office kitchen in a newly renovated building on Capitol Hill.</li></ul>At ClearPath, we value a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe our team is the key to making an impact and fulfilling our mission. ClearPath is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

ClearPath&rsquo;s mission is to develop and advance policies that accelerate breakthrough innovations that reduce emissions in the energy and industrial sectors. 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, carbon capture, hydropower, natural gas, geothermal, energy storage, and heavy industry to enable private-sector deployment of critical technologies.

Policy Fellow - Agricultural Innovation

Job SummaryThe Agricultural Innovation Policy Fellow will join ClearPath’s policy team to support the development of policy recommendations across a growing portfolio focused on agricultural innovation. This includes advancing policies that scale breakthrough technologies, enhance productivity, and reduce emissions across the agriculture sector. This position is part of <a href="https://clearpath.org/leadership-program/">ClearPath’s Conservative Climate Leadership Program (CCLP)</a>—a one-year fellowship designed to develop the next generation of conservative clean energy and climate leaders. Fellows gain hands-on experience in federal policy, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications while working directly with ClearPath’s policy and government affairs teams. The Fellow will support policy research and analysis, legislative tracking, stakeholder outreach, and communications efforts that inform ClearPath’s work with Congress, federal agencies, and industry partners. Job DescriptionResearch &amp; Analysis:<ul><li>Conduct research on market-based policy trends, including innovative financing mechanisms to support agri-tech innovators, agricultural biotechnology to expand commodity markets, agricultural trade, soil carbon, and on-farm productivity innovations</li><li>Produce written materials such as policy briefs, memos, blogs, and backgrounders</li><li>Track federal legislation, regulatory activity, and agency initiatives related to USDA programs and agricultural policy</li><li>Analyze emerging technologies such as microbial fertilizers and carbon sequestration solutions and assess policy implications</li><li>Support rapid-response research needs for congressional and stakeholder inquiries</li></ul>Strategic Thinking &amp; Execution: <ul><li>Support execution of ClearPath’s agricultural innovation policy strategy</li><li>Assist in prioritizing research areas aligned with organizational goals</li><li>Contribute to identifying gaps (“white space”) in current policy and innovation efforts</li></ul>Communications, Relationship Building &amp; Influencing: <ul><li>Draft clear, concise content translating complex agricultural and technical topics for policymakers and stakeholders</li><li>Support development of materials for Capitol Hill briefings, events, and external engagement</li><li>Assist in stakeholder outreach, including coordination with industry, researchers, and agricultural organizations</li><li>Contribute to public-facing thought leadership such as blogs and explainers</li></ul> Capabilities<ul><li>Deliberative decision making – gather, consider, and evaluate all relevant information to make logical conclusions before being moved to action. Is able to put aside personal biases and take an objective approach to making decisions based on data or other pertinent facts. </li><li>Analytical thinking – have the capability and the inclination to identify and synthesize information from diverse sources by looking for patterns in data, making connections between seemingly unrelated events, and understanding how different parts of a system are interdependent. </li><li>Learning agility – able to discern patterns in data, recognize relationships between concepts, and rapidly apply learning from one context to solve analogous problems in different contexts. </li><li>Scientific acumen – consistently and appropriately implement best practices in scientific inquiry and empirical reasoning to identify trends in data.</li><li>Information seeking – have an underlying curiosity and desire to know more about things, people, or issues. Go beyond routine questions and dig for exact information to resolve discrepancies. </li><li>Quality focus – are able to manage the efficiency, accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the work that they produce. Recommend improvements in procedures to continually improve the quality of work produced. </li><li>Time management – able to manage multiple responsibilities by being organized and keeping on top of important time sensitive tasks.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, environmental science, public policy, economics, political science, or a related field</li><li>Strong interest in agricultural innovation, clean energy, or climate policy</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Strong research and analytical skills</li><li>Ability to work both independently and collaboratively</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Internship or academic experience related to agriculture, energy, or public policy</li><li>Familiarity with U.S. agriculture policy, USDA programs, or conservation initiatives</li><li>Interest in agricultural technologies such as precision agriculture, fertilizers, or methane reduction</li><li>Experience with data analysis, policy research, or communications tools</li></ul>Compensation + Benefits<ul><li>Competitive salary commensurate with experience.</li><li>Annual bonus, historically awarded.</li><li>Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. </li><li>Retirement Benefit offering an employer matching contribution of employee contributions $1 for $1 on the first 5% of pay contributed.</li><li>No set vacation policy - take what you need whenever workflow allows.</li><li>Fully stocked office kitchen in a newly renovated building on Capitol Hill.</li></ul>At ClearPath, we value a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe our team is the key to making an impact and fulfilling our mission. ClearPath is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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