Internship: Human Resources (Hybrid or Fully Remote, Applicants Must be Authorized to Work in the United States)

Job Description

The Rockefeller Foundation is seeking a Summer Intern for our Human Resources team.

We value our Summer Interns and want to invest in and mentor future leaders who will grow personally and professionally and create an impact in the philanthropic sector. As a Summer Intern at The Rockefeller Foundation, you will have the chance to contribute to our initiatives through engaging, meaningful work assignments.

Program Details

• This position is open to undergraduate students only, preferably rising seniors.
• A cover letter is required.
• The 2025 summer program will run 11 weeks from June – August 2025.

This position will be based in New York with either a hybrid or fully remote schedule. Students engaged in fully remote work must be based in the United States.

Pay: $25 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.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with projects associated with the summer associate program.
• Assist with the development and implementation of social media campaigns and the creation of written documents and videos to assist with employer branding.
• Work with the HR team to streamline existing processes and help to implement new initiatives.
• Provide administrative support to the team, including but not limited to PowerPoint presentations, file organization, and updating documents
• Conduct HR and recruitment-related research as needed.

Assist with a variety of tasks and projects for the team, as needed.

Education, Experience, and Skills

• Currently enrolled in a business, communications, psychology, or other human resources-related undergraduate degree program.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with social media, ADP, Canva, and Slack is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Team player.
• Committed to the mission of the Foundation.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

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 work to promote the well-being of humanity and make opportunity universal and sustainable. Our focus is on scaling renewable energy for all, stimulating economic mobility, and ensuring equitable access to health care and nutritious food.

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 operate from a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in everything that we do. It is not only the right thing to do – we could not make an impact without our team members’ diverse perspectives and experiences. 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.

Deadline for Applications: This job has no deadline, and application is still acceptable until filled.

“While we try our best to keep our information updated, the closing date of the actual job source may be changed by the recruiter without prior notice. With this, please make sure to check the official job link when submitting your application. Thank you.”

About the Organization

History * Established the first schools of public health. * Provided early support in the United States for education "without distinction of race, sex or creed." * Developed the vaccine to prevent yellow fever. * Supported the establishment of international cultural institutions, including Lincoln Center in New York City and the Berkshire Music Festival at Tanglewood in Western Massachusetts. * Funded the modernization of agriculture in the developing world, known as the Green Revolution. Philanthropic Approach * Improving Opportunities for Poor People. We are committed to working with poor people to achieve lasting improvements in their lives. * Using Knowledge. We generate new, and harness existing knowledge to address the complex changes faced by poor people. * Global. We view poverty globally and are committed to working with poor people on the ground in targeted regions of the world. * Focusing on Lives and Livelihoods. Our work addresses the everyday challenges to poor people's lives and livelihoods.