The Clean Fight: Energy Storage Program Fellow

Who We Are

The Clean Fight is a not-for-profit accelerator dedicated to rapidly scaling climate solutions in New York State and beyond. Many of the technologies needed to address the climate crisis already exist–our mission is to ensure they are adopted quickly, equitably, and at scale. We design and implement models of adoption that identify actionable strategies for accelerating decarbonization, while supporting startups with tailored resources, customer and capital partner connections, and non-dilutive funding to drive deployments.

Our energy storage practice includes multiple programs, including the Energy Storage Deployment Accelerator that is currently in progress, the Energy Storage Capital Challenge completed in 2025, and a new deployment-focused program launching in 2026. These efforts are closely tied to New York’s energy storage innovation ecosystem and feature close partnerships with New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, New Energy New York, New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology Consortium, and others. The Clean Fight also runs concurrent programs within buildings decarbonization, including the Deployment Grant Fund, Empire Technology Prize and Affordable Housing Deployment Accelerator.

The Clean Fight is broadly supported by the NYSERDA, the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Economic Development Administration, the Wells Fargo Foundation, Breakthrough Energy, and Builders Vision. We are a chapter of New Energy Nexus, a global nonprofit operating in the U.S., China, India, Southeast Asia, and East Africa. New Energy Nexus works toward a 100% clean energy economy for 100% of the population by supporting diverse entrepreneurs with funds, accelerators, and networks.

About the Role

The Storage Program Fellow will collaborate with the Program Director and The Clean Fight team to design and deliver core programming across current and potentially future initiatives. Responsibilities span the full program lifecycle, including startup recruitment and selection, curriculum design, technical assistance provider management, event planning and execution, and related program services. This role will serve as a critical point of contact for cohort companies, ensuring strong day-to-day communication, while proactively identifying commercial, funding, and partnership opportunities across programs. 

The Fellow will report to the Program Director and work closely with the Head of Programs and Director of Business Development. The team operates under a flexible hybrid model, with in-person collaboration in the Manhattan office two days per week, though strong remote candidates will also be considered.

This is a temporary role starting in October 2025 and will end March 2026. Candidates must commit to being available at the key dates listed below: 

• In-person attendance at Final Summit Convening in New York City.
• Virtual attendance at workshops from 12pm-4pm ET on October 15 & November 6

This role offers a unique chance to dive into a proven program with an excellent track record. You’ll immerse yourself in cutting-edge solutions and collaborate with industry-leading customers and investors, building the skills and relationships to power your next chapter.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is passionate about helping to build businesses that are critical to the clean energy transition. Ideally the Fellow has hands-on experience helping to scale growth stage companies and has knowledge of the energy storage or clean energy business sector. They thrive in an early-stage environment by being a fast learner willing to roll up their sleeves, self-motivated, solution-oriented, resourceful, and able to prioritize and multitask.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute world-class global accelerator program(s), in collaboration with the Program Director, for the energy storage space, focused on adding real and unique value to growth-stage startups
• Facilitate strategic program planning and design of new initiatives. Responsibilities may include defining the strategic focus of program topics, building high-level program roadmaps, identifying and cultivating recruitment channels, and ensuring events are designed and delivered to maximize company success 
• Conduct needs assessment and market mapping interviews with stakeholders from throughout the energy storage ecosystem
• Help evaluate the needs of participants in order to scale, and identify and connect them with the necessary resources
• Assess and monitor best practices in the accelerator world to understand what is and isn’t working and ensure we’re pioneering a best-in-class program design
• Coordinate an inclusive startup selection process as necessary, including the development and management of the selection committee
• Manage program execution, including hosting multiple in-person and virtual events
• Help build a strong expert network to support the program’s startups
• Elicit and respond to the needs of participants throughout our programs

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor's Degree +
• 5+ years of experience working in accelerators or other organizations designed to help companies scale and/ or within startups directly helping them scale (e.g., sales, business development, product management, product marketing, or other relevant functional experience with a growth stage company; accelerator manager or associate; investor; consultant or investment banker, etc.) 
• A history of leading - or supporting - strategic and/or operational planning processes for programs or other months long initiatives involving internal and external stakeholders
• Experience supporting others as they build great companies, and building community between companies so they can support each other 
• Ability to coordinate and execute large events, in partnership with event production resource 
• Proven project management in lean, complex, fast-paced environments 
• Experience in the clean energy world is helpful but not required.
• Work in energy storage, building efficiency and decarbonization is particularly relevant 
• Experience working in non-profit or government roles with a focus on clean energy, climate solutions, or similar also valued

Compensation

This role is a temporary hire and does not imply or guarantee future employment. It is outcomes-based and may be structured as either full-time or part-time. The Fellow will be compensated at a flat rate prorated based on a full-time salary of $90,000, adjusted according to  experience.

How to Apply

We value and celebrate diversity among our employees and in our movement. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, family/marital status, or veteran status. To be considered, please submit your resume and a thoughtful cover letter expressing why you’re right for the role by following this link: https://apply.workable.com/newenergynexus/j/F215EE3E2B/