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.
- Salary Range: $30 to $35 hourly
Summer Intern, President’s Office
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.
Summer Intern, Knowledge Management
The Rockefeller Foundation is seeking a Knowledge Management Intern to join the Information & Knowledge Management team. This internship offers undergraduate or graduate students hands-on experience in core knowledge management practices, including managing information throughout its lifecycle, supporting knowledge-sharing activities, and contributing to change management initiatives.
Interns will collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve the accessibility and usability of organizational information, support internal communications, and participate in projects that enhance organizational learning. This is an opportunity to develop practical skills, receive mentorship, and contribute to meaningful work in a mission-driven environment. Interns are valued team members whose ideas and efforts help advance our knowledge management goals.
Summer Intern, Strategic Learning & Impact
The Strategic Learning & Impact (SL&I) team at The Rockefeller Foundation plays a pivotal role in advancing the organization’s mission by driving rigorous impact measurement, strategic learning, and program effectiveness. The intern position supports the team’s efforts to develop intelligence through landscape analyses, stakeholder mapping, and methodology reviews that inform fit-for-purpose impact measurement approaches.
The role also contributes to horizon scanning for emerging trends, supports program teams and grantees in designing monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and assists in drafting guidance and tools for capacity building. This position is integral to synthesizing complex information and supporting high-impact projects across the Foundation’s focus areas.
Summer Intern, Program Integration
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.
Summer Intern, Communications
The Rockefeller Foundation seeks a Communications Intern to join our dynamic team. This internship offers graduate students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit communications, digital engagement, and strategic messaging. Interns will contribute to meaningful projects that elevate the Foundation’s mission and impact.
The intern will work closely with experienced professionals, receive mentorship, and develop practical skills in content creation, media relations, and digital strategy. The role is ideal for those eager to learn, collaborate, and grow in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Interns are valued team members whose ideas and efforts help advance our communications goals.