Summer 2026 Retail Operations Internship

Tarte Cosmetics; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gratis!

Give-back initiatives

Networking opportunities

Creative work environment

Job summary

A leading cosmetics company in New York is seeking rising seniors for a Summer 2026 Retail Operations Internship. This in-person role offers hands-on experience in retail operations, working closely with industry leaders and completing a Capstone Project. Candidates must be current students from accredited colleges, adept at multitasking and strong in teamwork and communication. The internship provides networking opportunities and a fun, collaborative work environment, alongside a competitive hourly salary.

Qualifications

• Must be a rising senior from an accredited college/university.
• Able to work in-person in NYC during the summer program.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day responsibilities in retail operations departments.
• Work closely with interns to complete an independent Capstone Project.

Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Organization

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Current student of an accredited college

Tools

AI tools and platforms

Job description

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!

Summer 2026 Retail Operations Internship:

tarte cosmetics is seeking enthusiastic rising seniors from accredited colleges/universities, eager to kickstart their retail operations career with an in‑person Summer Internship! As an intern, you'll dive into the world of retail operations, gaining hands‑on experience in 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 in applicable retail operations departments
• Ownership of assigned daily/weekly tasks
• Attend trainings and speaking engagements led by tarte leaders across various departments
• Work closely with interns in various departments to complete an independent Capstone Project
• 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 summer (June 2 - August 6)
• 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

Our Perks:

• Gratis!
• Give‑back initiatives
• Networking opportunities
• Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment
• Summer program salary range: $21/hr