Intern, Communities, Partners, and Impact

Position Overview

The Rockefeller Foundation seeks an Intern for its Communities Partners and Impact (CPI) team. Reporting to the Senior Associate and working closely with the Vice President this role supports strategic initiatives aligned with organizational priorities. The CPI team drives global inclusion efforts fostering a culture of belonging and centering vulnerable communities. Responsibilities include engaging stakeholders and contributing to projects promoting inclusion and equity.

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 year-long internship:
  • Full-time (35 hrs/week) during the summer (JuneAugust 2026).
  • Part-time during the academic year (September 2026May 2027) with a minimum of 16 and maximum of 20 hours per week.
• The position is based in New York City and requires in-office presence Monday through Thursday during the summer (JuneAugust). The in-office presence during the academic year will be determined by the position supervisor with consideration for the Interns class schedule.

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 the implementation of the OneRF Communities Partners and Impact (CPI) Strategy by contributing to team initiatives and deliverables.
• Support the assessment of RF Affinity Groups to identify best practices that promote success and sustainability.
• Contribute to the OneRF Community Chat Initiative by coordinating logistics and supporting engagement activities.
• Conduct research to inform CPIs professional development curriculum and create resource guides for team learning.
• Provide organizational and project management support for planning and executing convenings events and workshops.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and advance CPI team goals.

Education Experience and Skills

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program in a relevant field (e.g. social impact organizational development communications or related disciplines).
• Basic research and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize information into clear summaries.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) and willingness to learn new tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks under guidance.
• Demonstrated curiosity adaptability and eagerness to learn in a professional setting.

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.