Equity and Culture Intern

INROADS is partnering with The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) for Summer Internships. Apply today!

Eligible candidates must have a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA, be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future, and CANNOT graduate before December 2025. Online application https://inroads.org/apply/ must be received within 24 hours of receiving resume for internship of interest.

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Equity and Culture Intern

About the Foundation

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), located in Princeton, N.J., is a leading national philanthropy dedicated to taking bold leaps to transform health in our lifetime. To get there, we must work to dismantle structural racism and other barriers to health. Since 1972, we have focused on developing and promoting innovations in health and healthcare to improve the lives of millions. Through funding, convening, advocacy, and evidence-building, we work side-by-side with communities, practitioners, and institutions to achieve health equity faster-ultimately, paving the way, together, to a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right.

We take seriously our responsibilities, and we pledge to work in ways that reflect our  Guiding Principles. These are rooted in equity and influence everything we do at RWJF. Equity, diversity, inclusion (EDI), and collaboration enable our staff's wide range of experiences, passions, and perspectives to strengthen our ability to address our nation's most pressing health issues and support a culture of belonging. Part of this work includes actively shaping an inclusive, antiracist organization where all staff members thrive as we build and use our capabilities, voice, and power to advance health equity. RWJF offers a collaborative, collegial, and creative work environment.

About the Summer Intern Program

For over twenty years, the Foundation has hosted summer interns, a program that provides opportunities for students in various disciplines to learn how a career in philanthropy can make a difference. Interns will have the opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on work experience and the opportunity to apply coursework concepts to real-world work situations through the program. The program will culminate with a presentation of work.

The summer intern cohort will be part of an orientation program that will allow them to go beyond their assigned projects and learn from our diverse  and  talented  staff how the Foundation aims to solve some of the most pressing health issues in our nation and provide everyone with the opportunity to live a healthier life. The cohort will participate in a variety of professional development trainings and more.

The Foundation seeks students who are curious, motivated, self-directed, and have a passion for work that supports our mission.

The 2025 summer intern program will operate in a hybrid work model.

Internship Details

The Equity and Culture Department (E&C) is leading a Foundation -wide Truth, Repair, and Transformation (TRT) process. This initiative partners across disciplines and with communities most affected by health inequities to address and repair the Foundation's legacy as a health philanthropy. Truth, accountability, and repair are essential for sustainable transformation towards health equity and justice. The Equity and Culture Intern will partner with the E&C team to prepare for a series of events to share TRT learnings with both internal and external audiences.

Internship Duties

•   Support Data Synthesis: Collaborate with the TRT Core Team to synthesize data from

TRT findings, identifying trends and common themes.

•   Identify Best Practices: Research and compile best practices for disseminating TRT

findings to core audiences.

•     Event Preparation: Assist in preparing for events that will communicate TRT learnings to various partners.

•     Research and Analysis: Conduct research on effective communication strategies for acknowledging harms, designing community listening sessions, and managing institutional change.

•     Project Management: Develop and manage a work plan and timeline for deliverables, ensuring self-directed project management.

Learning Opportunities

•   Gain a deep understanding of the link between equity, diversity, and inclusion as it relates to change management.

•   Develop skills in data synthesis and identifying trends and common themes.

•   Learn best practices for communicating complex findings to diverse audiences.

•   Enhance project management skills through self-directed work planning and timeline development.

•   Engage with communities and partners to foster meaningful change.

Minimum Requirements

•   Current undergrad student majoring in Public Policy/Public Administration, History, Health Policy or other related majors.

•   Anticipated gradation between December 2025 and June 2026.

•   Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

•   2.8 minimum GPA.

•   Currently located in Princeton, NJ OR able to relocate for the duration of the internship without assistance. 

•   Understands the concepts of equity or health equity.

•   Candidates who bring a sense of curiosity to their work.

•   Interpersonal skills - ability to build relationships.

•   Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

•   Excellent oral and written communication skills. Writing samples may be requested.

•   Interest in health/non-profit/philanthropy.

•   Strong planning, organization, and time management skills.

•   Strong attention to detail.

•   Strong research and analytical skills.

•   Ability to problem solve.

•   Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

•   Ability to work as part of a diverse team.

RWJF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.