The Hoosier Clean Energy Fellowship helps new and emerging young professionals and conservatives develop practical skills and adopt unique mindsets to effectively engage in Indiana’s energy sector. Hoosier Clean Energy Fellows will have the opportunity to learn about Indiana’s clean energy landscape and how energy policies guided by traditional conservative principles can leverage the powerful forces of consumer-driven free markets over heavy-handed government mandates to create jobs, expand our economy, improve national security, and ensure a sustainable and affordable clean energy future in Indiana.
Each fellow will receive valuable insight on the inner workings of how a non-profit organization operates and gain firsthand knowledge working across several different areas and disciplines to support the organization. Over the course of the three-month fellowship, fellows will engage in:
- Policy research at the state and local levels
- Op-ed / letters to the editor drafting
- Digital / social media communications
- Volunteer recruitment, grassroots organizing, and event planning
- Professional networking
As ICAEs inaugural Clean Energy Fellow, I was awarded the opportunity to engage with and grow with the ever-changing renewable landscape by a plethora of means. From policy research to comparative policy analysis, I was able to nurture my own interests and knowledge of the renewable energy space while simultaneously being part of meaningful political action. Renewable Energy is part of the future of our nation, and as the Clean Energy Fellow I felt empowered to contribute to the foundation on which Indiana’s emerging renewable energy market lies.
– Abby Retz, Inaugural Class, Summer 2024
Eligibility Requirements
In order to apply, you must be between the ages of 18–30 years old. An ideal candidate is a self-starter, clear communicator, excellent writer and eager to learn about Indiana energy policy and share that knowledge with their peers and the public.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will I be paid for participating in this program?
Yes. Each Fellow will receive a $1,000 stipend over the course of the three month program. Payments will be issued at the end of each month during a fellows term.
How many hours a week will I be expected to work?
The time you put into this program will vary from week to week. Most of your research and writing will be conducted independently, but you will have to meet deadlines for written assignments. You will be invited to participate in other meetings and events throughout the program, but you will not have to attend all of them.
Do I have to work from the ICAE office?
No. Most of your work will be conducted from the comfort of your own home. You will be expected to join some meetings at the Indiana Statehouse with various state senators and representatives, as well as our quarterly leadership council meetings usually held near or in the downtown Indianapolis area. If you cannot attend events or meetings in person, you are able to call in virtually in most circumstances.
Who will I be working with?
You will work under the supervision of ICAE’s Director of Programs & Operations.
