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SalaryWe 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 2024 summer program will run for 11 weeks from June – August 2024.
- This position will be based in New York with either a hybrid or fully remote schedule. Students engaged in fully remote work must be based in the United States.
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
- Assist in the design and execution of compensation reviews, including market pricing jobs and offer reviews.
- Prepare various annual and ad hoc compensation or related survey submissions.
- Assist in mapping roles to levels in a compensation framework.
- Support the Compensation team to interpret data findings and support in the design and implementation of compensation programs and initiatives.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and security of all sensitive information.
- Document processes in an effort to complete a Compensation Manual.
- Assist in developing a compensation job code catalog by reviewing existing salary ranges and harmonizing them into a framework.
- Draft compensation-related reports (Excel and PPT).
- Conduct compensation-related research, as needed.
- Assist with a variety of tasks and projects, as needed.
Education, Experience, and Skills
- Currently enrolled in a Human Resources graduate degree program.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in compensation administration, job analysis, and salary surveys or related experience required.
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to create reports, including formulas and pivot tables.
- Ability to create tools and resources using Word and PowerPoint.
- Experience with ADP, Canva, and Slack is a plus.
- Ability to analyze facts, exercise sound judgment, and explain rationale in arriving at decisions.
- Strong interpersonal skills (both written and verbal) and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other team members.
- Strong attention to detail, time management, planning, and organizational skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Collaborative, innovative, eager to learn, and interested in how the Foundation creates and implements strategies working alongside partners.
- Previous work experience in the non-profit/private foundation industry is preferred.
- Must be a proactive self-starter and a team player.
- 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.
About The Rockefeller Foundation
The Rockefeller Foundation is a pioneering philanthropy built on collaborative partnerships at the frontiers of science, technology, and innovation that enable individuals, families, and communities to flourish. We make big bets to promote the well-being of humanity. Today, we are focused on advancing human opportunity and reversing the climate crisis by transforming systems in food, health, energy, and finance. For more information, sign up for our newsletter at http://rockefellerfoundation.org and follow us on X @RockefellerFdn.
As an organization, we focus on six values to advance our culture and continue our success. We are dedicated to being Transparent, Optimistic, Accountable, Collaborative, Trusted, and Equitable. We operate from a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in everything that we do. It is not only the right thing to do – we could not make an impact without our team members' diverse perspectives and experiences. We expect all employees at the Foundation to contribute by developing their unique perspectives and talent, challenging conventional wisdom through evidence and reason, and amplifying marginalized voices.
The Rockefeller Foundation is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, the Foundation ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status, liability for service in the United States Armed Forces, or any other protected status.
The Rockefeller Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
