Summer Associate, Climate-Health – The Rockefeller Foundation

Location: New York, New York

Overview: The Rockefeller Foundation is seeking a Summer Associate for our Health Initiative 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 is required.
• The 2025 summer program will run 11 weeks from June – August 2025.
• This position will be based in New York City with a hybrid schedule.

Salary Range: $30.00 To $35.00 Hourly

Roles/Responsibilities: 

• Support efforts to improve public health decision-making in the era of climate change through the implementation and strengthening of climate-informed health action.
• Conduct research and analysis of solutions to address the impacts of climate change on human health, particularly challenges impacting the most vulnerable populations.
• “Connect the dots” across multiple workstreams to create strategy and communication materials for internal and external audiences.
• Support the execution of meetings and convenings, by researching potential invitees, managing invitations, and preparing research briefs and other materials.
• Prepare background and briefing materials to inform strategic engagements and partnerships.
• Support the execution of meetings and convenings, by researching potential invitees, managing invitations, and preparing research briefs and other materials.
• Draft grant and contract materials with guidance from program officers.

Qualifications: 

Education, Experience, and Skills

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program in one of the following areas: business, public policy, public health, government, international development, or a related field.
• Strong analytic, writing, and communication skills and ability to research new, potentially unfamiliar topics with limited guidance.
• Experience delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous work experience in the nonprofit sector, consulting, research, or business-related field preferred.
• Must be a collaborative and proactive self-starter.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Committed to the mission of the Foundation.

Other 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.