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The Rockefeller Foundation · 9 hours ago

Summer Intern, Power

New York, NY

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$30/hr - $35/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

The Rockefeller Foundation is a pioneering philanthropy focused on advancing global well-being through collaborative partnerships. The intern will support the Power & Climate team in project management, research, and strategic implementation to drive equitable energy transitions and end energy poverty.

Innovation ManagementVenture Capital

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

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 team’s 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 team’s 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

Qualification

Sustainable energyQuantitative researchQualitative researchEnvironmental policyClimate knowledgeProactive mindsetDecision qualityWriting skillsVerbal communicationTeam collaboration

Required

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 settings. Ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines

Open to graduate students currently enrolled in an accredited program

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

Company

The Rockefeller Foundation

Glassdoor4.0

Promoting the well-being of humanity since 1913.

Founded in 1913

New York, New York, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.rockefellerfoundation.org

H1B Sponsorship

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