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Our hiring for the 2025 Summer Associate Program is now complete. Please check back later this year or in early 2026 for updates on next year’s program.

Whether it is reinventing food systems to eradicate hunger or ending energy poverty, we are excited to engage with students who want to reimagine our future and contribute to our goal of making opportunity universal and sustainable. We value the opportunity to work with future leaders who want to grow personally and professionally and create impact in the philanthropic sector. During this 10-12-week program, you will be able to see the direct outputs of your work while navigating through your journey of changing the world.

Your Role

Do you have a lived experience that makes our mission meaningful to you personally? As a Summer Associate (graduate students) or a Summer Intern (undergraduate students) at The Rockefeller Foundation, you will have the chance to contribute to our initiatives through engaging, meaningful work assignments. We operate with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and value the diverse perspectives and experiences of our team members.

Other features of the internship include:

  • Career and professional development through learning sessions on leadership skills and organizational values
  • ‘Lunch and Learn’ series including Senior Leadership Team meet-and-greets
  • Exposure to work from teams outside of your own through team presentations and coffee chats
  • Encouragement to participate in all-staff town halls and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion events

Meet Our Former Summer Interns

Testimonials

  • The Summer Associate program brought together about 20 interns, each on different teams across the Foundation. It was inspiring to meet such intelligent, mission-driven, and thoughtful individuals from graduate schools across the world. I learned something new every time I spoke with them and am grateful for the opportunity to broaden my perspective and build such a meaningful community.
    Margaret Kuo
    Digital Communications
    2024 Summer Associate
  • Everyone here is passionate about what they do, and it’s inspiring to see colleagues bring their expertise, experiences, and motivations to work. A highlight has been witnessing RF's convening power. Working with grantees and partners I’ve only read about, I’ve seen firsthand RF’s global influence and how we leverage it to drive meaningful change.
    Vanshika Goel
    Health Team
    2024 Summer Associate
  • I felt a strong sense of ownership over my assignments and received invaluable guidance, mentorship, and support from my supervisor and colleagues. The opportunity to work on impactful projects, receive mentorship from smart, experienced professionals, and contribute to a positive cause makes this program one of the best out there!
    Anesu Masakura
    Food Team
    2024 Summer Associate
  • Working at The Rockefeller Foundation has been an incredibly rewarding experience. As a Summer Associate with the New Frontiers team, I have had the opportunity to work at the intersection of emerging technology, democratic resilience, and high impact philanthropy.
    Rob Threlkeld
    Innovation Team
    2024 Summer Associate
Celebrating National Intern Day at The Rockefeller Foundation

We asked them to share their standout experiences and key insights from their time with The Rockefeller Foundation. Join us in honoring the next generation of changemakers as we work together to reverse the climate crisis and create opportunities for all.

  • graphic for our hiring process at The Rockefeller Foundation.
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