Summer Intern, Power

Position Overview

The intern supports the Rockefeller Foundations Power & Climate team which works to accelerate equitable energy transitions and end energy poverty globally. This role drives impact through project management analysis and strategic implementation across critical initiatives including Mission 300 and Coal to Clean projects. Responsibilities include conducting quantitative and qualitative research to inform Strategy 2.0 collaborating with grantees to co-create delivery systems and preparing briefing materials for strategic engagements. The intern will help manage partnerships and advance thought leadership on sustainable energy solutions. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to global climate goals and transformative energy access.

Program Details

• Open to graduate students currently enrolled in an accredited program.
• Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter as part of the application process.
• Work authorization in the United States is required.
• This is a summer internship full-time (35 hrs/week) from June through August 2026.
• The position is based in New York City and requires in-office presence Monday - Thursday.

Hiring 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 non-exempt position and thus eligible for overtime pay.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Support project management for discrete projects that drive impact and performance in areas critical to the Power & Climate portfolio in particular Mission 300 and projects in the Coal to Clean portfolio.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to inform the implementation of the teams strategy 2.0 as well as in support of team programmatic policy and research priorities.
• Drive the success of RF grantees working on Coal to Clean Solution projects by supporting the creation and implementation of joint delivery systems.
• Prepare background and briefing materials to inform strategic engagements and partnerships.
• Support in the management of grantees partners and contractors to implement the Power & Climate strategy.
• Advance the teams thought leadership in advancing equitable energy transitions and ending energy poverty by partnering with the Communications lead drafting blogs and other materials and supporting principal-level global engagement.

Education Experience and Skills

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program in one of the following areas: sustainable energy environmental policy climate international development or economics public policy business or a related field.
• Ability to analyze energy access and transition challenges.
• Skilled in quantitative and qualitative research.
• Strong writing and verbal skills for clear impactful outputs.
• Some experience collaborating across diverse teams and complex environments.
• Comfortable working in international contexts; knowledge of SDG 7 and SDG 13.
• Proactive skillset and focused on thriving in team to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

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 multi-mode 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.
• Strategic Learning: Actively learns through experimentation when tackling new problems using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
• Values Differences:Recognizes the value of different perspectives commits to being self-aware and 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 well-being of humanity in food health energy and finance including through our public charity RF Catalytic Capital (RFCC). For more information sign up for our newsletter at and follow us on X @RockefellerFdn and LinkedIn @the-rockefeller-foundation.

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.