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The Rockefeller Foundation · 20 hours ago

Summer Intern, President's Office

New York, NY

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$30/hr - $35/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

The Rockefeller Foundation is a pioneering philanthropy focused on collaborative partnerships to promote the well-being of humanity. They are seeking an intern for the President's Office to support strategic initiatives related to climate action, energy portfolio, and U.S. policy engagement.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Work with the Managing Director, President’s Office to develop and implement strategic initiatives that advance the President’s 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 President’s program and policy priorities (e.g., energy access and transition, climate strategy, food, finance, and health) with guidance from the President’s Office team

Support end-to-end grantmaking (including proposal development, grantee outreach, and due diligence) for the President’s Office as required

Support operations of the President’s Office, including knowledge management, document and deliverable review, and ad hoc research

Qualification

Public policyInternational relationsProject managementEvent supportClimateCommunicationResearch skillsTeam collaborationAdaptability

Required

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

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