Apply for The Rockefeller Foundation 2024 Summer Paid Internship Program Welcome to an opportunity that goes beyond a traditional internship: a chance to make a lasting impact on the world. The Rockefeller Foundation is pleased to announce applications for the 2024 Summer Internship Program, a platform for students who are passionate about reshaping the future and contributing to universal and sustainable opportunities.
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We value our Summer Associates and aim to invest and mentor future leaders who will grow personally and professionally, making a significant 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 and meaningful tasks.
Program details
- Eligibility: This position is open to graduate students only.
- Application requirements: A cover letter is required.
- Duration: The 2024 summer program will take place over 11 weeks, from June to August 2024.
- Location: This position will be based in New York with a hybrid or fully remote schedule. Students engaged in full remote work must be based in the United States.
Pay scale
Hourly rate: $30 – $35. This represents the current low and high end of the foundation’s salary range for this position.
Actual Salary: Actual salary varies based on various factors including, but not limited to, experience.
Overtime Pay: This is a non-exempt position eligible for overtime pay.
Your role
If you are a graduate student looking for a meaningful internship experience, the Rockefeller Foundation is for you. We encourage a diversity of perspectives and experiences, and we work with a deep commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
Internship features:
- Career and Professional Development: Attend learning sessions focused on leadership skills and organizational values.
- “Lunch and Learn” series: Meet senior leaders and gain insight into their experiences.
- Exposure to cross-functional teams: Learn and collaborate with teams other than your own through presentations and coffee chats.
- Event Attendance: Be encouraged to attend all-employee town halls and diversity, equality and inclusion events.

At the Rockefeller Foundation, your internship is not just a temporary position: it’s an opportunity to contribute to our initiatives, grow as a professional, and be part of a community that changes the world.
Ready to embark on a transformative journey? Apply for the 2024 Summer Internship Program today, and let’s shape the future together. Your chance to make a difference awaits