Summer Intern, President's Office

Position Overview

The Rockefeller Foundation seeks an intern for the Presidents Office. Reporting to the Managing Director Presidents Office and working closely with the Chief of Staff Deputy Chief of Staff and other team members this role supports strategic initiatives that advance the Presidents objectives- most notably related to climate action the Build the Shared Future special initiative the energy portfolio (including Global Energy Alliance and Mission 300) and U.S. policy engagement. The Presidents Office team leads high-impact projects partnerships and convenings with global leaders CEOs and civil society.

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

• Work with the Managing Director Presidents Office to develop and implement strategic initiatives that advance the Presidents objectives especially in climate action Build the Shared Future energy portfolio and U.S. policy engagement.
• Support project management and strategic communications activities related to Build the Shared Future.
• Assist with reviewing and preparing materials for senior leadership including fundraising materials and strategies and other special projects.
• Draft outreach to key stakeholders develop briefing materials for the President and senior leaders and support planning for important external engagements and trips.
• Support preparation for high-level convenings and bilateral meetings with world leaders CEOs and civil society leaders.
• Drive special projects that advance the Presidents program and policy priorities (e.g. energy access and transition climate strategy food finance and health) with guidance from the Presidents Office team.
• Support end-to-end grantmaking (including proposal development grantee outreach and due diligence) for the Presidents Office as required.
• Support operations of the Presidents Office including knowledge management document and deliverable review and ad hoc research.

Education Experience and Skills

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program in public policy international relations business management government international development economics or a related field.
• Able to prepare and organize materials for managers and senior leaders.
• Strong written and verbal communication; can draft clear messages and summaries.
• Basic project management: able to track tasks and manage priorities with guidance.
• Experience supporting events or meetings including logistics and content preparation.
• Familiarity with at least one Rockefeller Foundation focus area (e.g. climate energy food health equity finance or innovation).
• Able to work with others and manage relationships in a team setting.
• Ability to adapt to new tasks or changing priorities.

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.