Summer Intern, Human Resources

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. 

Qualifications and Competencies

• 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. 
• Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. 
• Values Differences: Recognizes the value of different perspectives and commits to inclusion, equity, and diversity in every aspect of work.

About The Rockefeller 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 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.