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The Rockefeller Foundation · 12 hours ago

Intern, Food Initiative

New York, NY

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$30/hr - $35/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

The Rockefeller Foundation is a pioneering philanthropy that focuses on collaborative partnerships to promote well-being in food, health, energy, and finance. The intern will support the Food Initiative through research and strategy development across various food programs, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to transformative initiatives that advance equity and sustainability.

Innovation ManagementVenture Capital

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conduct research on food system actors, initiatives, and policies related to Food Is Medicine (FIM), school nutrition, institutional procurement, and regenerative agriculture

Conduct research on regenerative agriculture, agroecology, soil science, agricultural data, and traditional ecological knowledge for RSM

Review and synthesize academic and grey literature to inform strategy, learning agendas, and policy positions

Track U.S. healthcare policy developments (Medicare, Medicaid) relevant to FIM

Compile insights from Indigenous and local communities for regenerative agriculture and school meals

Prepare briefs, memos, presentations, and materials to guide strategy and decision-making

Participate in discussions with research partners, funders, and food system organizations

Draft blogs, event summaries, and communications for FIM and RSM programs

Help identify and map potential funders and partners

Qualification

Food systemsPublic healthRegenerative agricultureData synthesisWriting skillsStakeholder engagementCollaborative abilitiesIndependent work

Required

Current enrollment in a graduate program in one of the following (or related) fields: Food systems, public health, public policy, nutrition, government, sustainability, environmental science, soil science, ethnobotany, agronomy, agriculture

Ability to synthesize large volumes of data into clear insights for strategy development

Writing skills for academic, policy, and public audiences

Understanding of global food system inequities; knowledge of agricultural systems, regenerative agriculture, Indigenous ecological knowledge, or agroecological practices strongly preferred

Understanding of U.S. healthcare systems (Medicare/Medicaid) and Food Is Medicine preferred; experience with agricultural or nutrition-related datasets a plus

Innovative and collaborative abilities, and eager to learn how foundations develop and implement strategies with partners

Ability to work independently as a proactive self-starter

Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders effectively

Work authorization in the United States is required

Preferred

Understanding of global food system inequities; knowledge of agricultural systems, regenerative agriculture, Indigenous ecological knowledge, or agroecological practices strongly preferred

Understanding of U.S. healthcare systems (Medicare/Medicaid) and Food Is Medicine preferred; experience with agricultural or nutrition-related datasets a plus

Company

The Rockefeller Foundation

Glassdoor4.0

Promoting the well-being of humanity since 1913.

Founded in 1913

New York, New York, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.rockefellerfoundation.org

H1B Sponsorship

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