Summer Intern, President's Office
About The Position
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 . 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.
Requirements
- 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.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
