Summer Intern, President's Office
Position Overview
The Rockefeller Foundation seeks an intern for the President’s Office. Reporting to the Managing Director, President’s 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 President’s 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 President’s Office team leads high-impact projects, partnerships, and convenings with global leaders, CEOs, and civil society.
Program Details
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
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.
The Rockefeller Foundation seeks an intern for the President’s Office. Reporting to the Managing Director, President’s 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 President’s 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 President’s 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.
Principal Duties And 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.