Position Overview
The Rockefeller Foundation seeks an intern for its Program Integration team. Reporting to the Managing Director of Program Integration and collaborating with program, operations, and grants management teams, this role supports efforts to strengthen cross-team collaboration, enhance grantee engagement, and drive strategic alignment across program areas. The intern will thrive in a dynamic environment, distilling complex information into clear insights and compelling narratives, and supporting a wide range of strategic and operational projects. This internship offers exposure to high-level strategy, hands-on project management, and opportunities to contribute meaningfully to the Foundation’s mission and impact.
Program Details
- Open to undergraduate or 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 (June–August 2026).
- Part-time during the academic year (September 2026–May 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 (June–August). The in-office presence during the academic year will be determined by the position supervisor with consideration for the Intern’s class schedule.
Hiring Range: $30–$35 hourly rate. This represents the present low and high end of the Foundation’s 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
- Provide general project management support to the Managing Director of Program Integration in advancing strategic cohesion, process improvements, and organizational learning.
- Track timelines, deliverables, and follow-ups across dynamic, multi-stakeholder projects.
- Assist with emerging needs and special projects as they arise, requiring quick learning and adaptability.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to support program alignment, grantee insight synthesis, and strategic decision-making.
- Review research, grantee reports, meeting notes, and external sources to identify themes, trends, and actionable recommendations.
- Translate large volumes of information into succinct takeaways for leadership.
- Develop polished, visually compelling slide decks, briefs, and materials for internal and external audiences, including grantee calls, program management meetings, and cross-functional learning forums.
- Support storyboarding and narrative development for presentations to the Program Leadership Team, Executive Team, and Board.
Education, Experience, And Skills
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in a relevant field (e.g., social impact, organizational development, communications, public policy, or related disciplines).
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize both qualitative and quantitative data to generate actionable insights.
- Proficient in written, visual, and verbal communication, including the creation of high-quality presentations and slide decks using PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational skills with strong attention to detail in managing multiple tasks and deliverables.
- Capacity to adapt and excel in fast-paced, dynamic environments with shifting priorities.
- Collaborative team player who takes initiative and willingly supports a variety of tasks and projects.
- Advanced research skills and the ability to quickly learn and synthesize information across topics such as health, food, energy, finance, and climate.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and data analysis capabilities.
- Positive, proactive attitude and willingness to contribute wherever needed to support team success.
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 www.rockefellerfoundation.org/subscribe 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.
