School Year Associate/Intern, President’s Office

Position description

The Rockefeller Foundation is seeking a School Year Associate/Intern for our President’s Office Team. We are seeking a graduate student to join us on a part-time schedule (10-15 hours per week) now through May 2025.
 

• This position is open to graduate students only. 
• A cover letter is required. 
• This position will be based in New York City or Washington DC; preference is for a student located in one of those areas who can work some of their hours in the office. 
   

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
 

• Work with the Managing Director of Strategic Partnerships to develop and implement strategic initiatives that advance the President’s objectives – most notably related to our climate action portfolio, energy access and transition, and the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP)
• Support key strategic activities including reviewing and preparing Board materials, preparing fundraising materials and strategies, and other special projects under the direction of the Chief of Staff, Managing Director of Strategic Partnerships, and other President’s Office team members. 
• Draft outreach to key stakeholders, develop briefing materials for the President and senior leaders and support planning for important external engagements and trips. 
• Support preparation for high-level convenings and bi-lateral meetings with world leaders, CEOs, and civil society leaders. 
• Drive special projects that advance the President’s program and/or policy priorities (e.g., energy access and transition, climate strategy, food, finance, and health) with guidance from the President’s Office team members. 
• Support end-to-end grantmaking (including proposal development, grantee outreach, and due diligence) for the Special Opportunities Fund grant portfolio. 
• Support the President’s Office operations as required, including knowledge management, document and deliverable review, and ad hoc research. 
   

Education, Experience, And Skills
 

• Currently enrolled or recent graduate of a graduate program in one of the following areas: public policy, international relations, business management, government, international development, economics, or a related field. 
• Experience engaging with, presenting to, and preparing materials for executive leadership and senior managers. 
• Prior work experience in partnerships, strategic consulting, policy and external engagement, philanthropy, executive office, international organizations (e.g. UN, multilateral development banks), or similar fields. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to write for executive audiences under time constraints. 
• Excellent project management skills and ability to prioritize and multitask. 
• Experience orchestrating high-level convenings from both a content and logistics perspective. 
• Familiarity with at least two of The Rockefeller Foundation’s priority program areas, including clean energy, climate, food systems and agriculture, health, equity and economic opportunity, development finance, and/or innovation. 
• Highly analytical with the ability to quickly synthesize both qualitative and quantitative data. 
• Able to toggle quickly between the big picture and details and connect implementation plans to broader objectives. 
• Exceptional project and stakeholder management skills and ability to exercise influence without direct oversight in complex environments. 
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to adapt to new situations quickly. 
• Extremely resourceful and entrepreneurial with a willingness to take on new challenges. 
• Highly collaborative, empathetic, and comfortable working independently and in teams. 
• Familiarity with grantmaking and philanthropy is preferred but not required. 
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. 
• Committed to the mission of the Foundation. 
   

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. 

Application instructions

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