Fall 2026 Social Media Intern to Founder & CEO

tarte cosmetics; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking opportunities

Give-back initiatives

Friendly, fun, creative & collab work

Job summary

tarte cosmetics is seeking enthusiastic rising seniors for a Fall 2026 Social Media Intern position to support the Founder & CEO in our New York City office. You’ll dive into marketing, gaining hands-on experience across departments and collaborating with industry leaders on real campaigns.

The internship is for in-person work in NYC, Sept 9–Dec 10, with a salary of $21 per hour. Proficiency with Canva, storefront platforms, and linking tools is a plus; you’ll build teamwork, leadership, and

Qualifications

• Must be a current student at an accredited college, rising seniors preferred.
• Ability to work in-person at the NYC office during the fall (Sept 9–Dec 10).
• Familiarity with Canva, storefront platforms, and linking tools (ShopMy, Snapchat, etc.).
• Ability to multitask and stay flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day social media tasks such as community management, sendouts, and creator gifting.
• Update storefronts, ShopMy, Snapchat, and linking platforms.
• Create Canva collages and visual assets to support marketing and content initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on brand initiatives and events.
• Attend trainings and engagements led by tarte leaders across departments; work on independent projects.

Skills

Canva

Multitasking

Teamwork

Organization

Communication

In-person collaboration

Education

Current student (rising seniors preferred)

Tools

Canva

ShopMy

Snapchat

Job description

Fall 2026 Social Media Intern to Founder & CEO

New York, New York, United States

Jul 29, 2026

$21/hour

tarte™ is the pioneer of high-performance naturals™ & one of the fastest growing cosmetic companies in the U.S. Nearly 25 years ago, founder & CEO Maureen Kelly set out to create a cruelty-free line of easy-to-use, life-proof products packed with good-for-you ingredients that deliver real results without compromise. Each item is developed without the icky, bad stuff (like parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, & more) & with the best naturally-derived ingredients Mother Nature has to offer. The brand is 85% vegan (with 100% vegan skincare!) & proud to be the #1 concealer brand in the US.* tarte™ is committed to sharing its passion for skinvigorating™ ingredients with the world: it has in-store presence in over 20 countries & online at tarte.com, shipping to over 50 countries worldwide!

But tarte™ doesn't stop there. Giving back has always been a part of the brand's DNA. tarte is committed to lifting up others, having cleared thousands of teacher wishlists & mentoring future leaders & entrepreneurs through the tartelette U & internship programs & the shape your future™ small business awards. In 2017, tarte™ founded heart to tarte™, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to help support causes like female empowerment, underserved communities, environmental conservancy, animal rescue, disaster relief & health & wellness initiatives. tarte also sustainably sources ingredients directly from cooperatives, & in 2019 helped fund the creation of an all-female maracuja cooperative in the Rainforest.

Are you a force of nature who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you want to contribute to tarte's mission of offering cruelty-free, eco-chic cosmetics chock high-performance natural™ ingredients? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Fall 2026 - Social Media Intern to Founder & CEO
tarte cosmetics is seeking enthusiastic rising seniors from accredited colleges/universities, eager to kickstart their marketing careers with an in-person Summer Internship! As an intern, you'll dive into the world of marketing, gaining hands-on experience across various departments all within our New York City office. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment & want the chance to collaborate with industry leaders, our internship program is the perfect opportunity for you. Join us in shaping the future of beauty!

Responsibilities:

Support day-to-day responsibilities such as:

• Assist with community management, sendouts, and creator gifting
• Update storefronts, ShopMy, Snapchat, and link-sharing platforms
• Create Canva collages & visual assets to support marketing and content initiatives

Collaborate with cross-functional teams on brand initiatives & events

Attend trainings and speaking engagements led by tarte leaders across various departments

Work closely with leadership on various departments to complete an independent projects

Develop your teamwork, leadership, analytical, & strategic thinking skills

Requirements:

• Must be a current student of an accredited college, rising seniors preferred
• Ability to be in-person based in NYC office during the fall (September 9 - December 10)
• Familiarity with Canva, storefront platforms, and linking tools (e.g., ShopMy, Snapchat, etc.)
• Ability to multitask & remain flexible in a fast-paced environment
• Strong teamwork skills
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable using AI tools and platforms
• Gratis!
• Give-back initiatives
• Networking opportunities
• Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment
• Summer program salary range: $21/hr

high-performance natural beauty cruelty free parabens, gluten, mineral oil

Tarte Cosmetics is a pioneering, cruelty-free brand offering high-performance, vegan-friendly cosmetics made with naturally-derived ingredients, dedicated to beauty, sustainability, and community support.

Personal Care Product Manufacturing Chemical Manufacturing Manufacturing

Company size 51–200 employees

Company type Privately held Founded 1999

Total funding 0

Momentum

Team growth

10% in 12 mo

1,323 employees on LinkedIn

Capital

Funding history

Footprint

Where they work

W 36th Street, New York, NY 10018, US

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Company tarte cosmetics

Location New York, New York, United States