Summer Associate New Frontiers
Summer Associate New Frontiers
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$ 30 - 35
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Job Description
The Rockefeller Foundation is seeking a Summer Associate for our Innovation team.
Program Details
- This position is open to graduate students only.
- A cover letter is required.
- This position will be based in New York City with a hybrid schedule.
- The 2025 summer program will run 11 weeks from June August 2025.
We value our Summer Associates and want to invest in and mentor future leaders who will grow personally and professionally and create an impact in the philanthropic sector. As a Summer Associate at The Rockefeller Foundation you will have the chance to contribute to our initiatives through engaging meaningful work assignments.
Pay Range:$30 $35 hourly rate. This represents the present low and high end of the Foundations pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary based on various factors including but not limited to experience. This is a nonexempt position and thus eligible for overtime pay.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct research and analysis on issues in the New Frontiers portfolio and write briefs for internal and external use through desk research and interviews with experts and stakeholders.
- Support the of meetings and convenings by researching potential invitees managing invitations and preparing research briefs and other materials.
- Draft grant and contract materials with guidance from program officers.
- Develop documents reports articles infographics etc. for internal and external communications.
Education Experience and Skills
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program. We are a team of curious generalists and are open to students in a variety of programs. In 2025 much of our work will focus on explorations of artificial intelligence climate tipping points and innovations in democracy and civic participation. This position may be of particular interest to masters students in AI or technology business journalism the social sciences public policy government international development innovation and similar. Ph.D. students interested in careers outside academia may also be a good fit.
- Strong research and analytical capabilities; able to synthesize large volumes of research and data to guide strategy.
- Strong writer for general and specialized audiences.
- Collaborative flexible curious eager to learn and interested in how philanthropies create and implement strategies working alongside partners.
- Must be a proactive selfstarter.
- Proficiency in MS Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint Internet search skills and ability to learn new applications quickly.
- Committed to the mission of the Foundation.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Qualifications and Competencies
- Bias for Action: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency high energy and enthusiasm.
- Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multimode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
- Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
- Values Differences: Recognizes the value of different perspectives and commits to being self aware respectful and seeks to learn from new and different voices.
About The Rockefeller Foundation
The Rockefeller Foundation is a pioneering philanthropy built on collaborative partnerships at the frontiers of science technology and innovation that enable individuals families and communities to flourish. We make big bets to promote the wellbeing of humanity. Today we are focused on advancing human opportunity and reversing the climate crisis by transforming systems in food health energy and finance. For more information sign up for our newsletter athttp://rockefellerfoundationand follow us on X@RockefellerFdn.
As an organization we focus on six values to advance our culture and continue our success. We are dedicated to being Transparent Optimistic Accountable Collaborative Trusted and Equitable. We expect all employees at the Foundation to contribute by developing their unique perspectives and talent challenging conventional wisdom through evidence and reason and amplifying marginalized voices.
The Rockefeller Foundation is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and compliance with all federal state and local laws concerning employment discrimination including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end the Foundation ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race color age gender sexual orientation religion marital status national origin or ancestry citizenship lawful alien status physical mental and medical disability veteran status liability for service in the United States Armed Forces or any other protected status.
The Rockefeller Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Intern
