Internship: Strategic Communications (Either Hybrid or Fully Remote, Applicants Must be Authorized to Work in the United States)

Job Description

The Rockefeller Foundation is seeking a Summer Associate for our Communications team.

We value our Summer Associates 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 Associate 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 graduate students only.
• A cover letter and writing sample are required.
• The 2025 summer program will run 11 weeks from June – August 2025.
• This position will be based in New York City with either a hybrid or fully remote schedule. Students engaged in fully remote work must be based in the United States.

Pay 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.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Elevate engagement and increase awareness of key programs and initiatives, both within and outside of the Foundation.
• Work with Communications team to coordinate internal and external communications and announcements. Collaborate with speechwriting and internal communications colleagues to draft meaningful messages that resonate with target audiences.
• Research events, programs, issue areas, leaders, and more to inform speeches, op-eds, social media posts, etc. Review drafts for factual accuracy and consistent messaging.
• Research and draft briefing documents and memos for meetings, convenings, and events with government and multilateral leaders and stakeholders.
• Research and conduct due diligence on external events and invitations to inform senior leadership participation and engagement.
• Draft messaging on behalf of Foundation leaders.
• Support the production of monthly Town Halls and other all-staff events and communications. This includes scheduling, coordinating with partners and teams, and drafting briefs and talking points for leadership.

Education, Experience, and Skills

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program in one of the following areas: business, communications, public policy, government, international development, or a related field.
• Interest or experience working in the nonprofit sector and communications.
• Strong research/writing/editorial capabilities; able to conduct thorough research and synthesize complex topics into simple, engaging stories.
• Collaborative, innovative, eager to learn, and interested in how foundations create and implement strategies alongside partners.
• Previous work experience in the nonprofit sector and/or communications field preferred.
• Must be a proactive self-starter, with strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Committed to the mission of the Foundation.

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. Today, we are focused on advancing human opportunity and reversing the climate crisis by transforming systems in food, health, energy, and finance. For more information, sign up for our newsletter at http://rockefellerfoundation.org and follow us on X @RockefellerFdn.

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.

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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.