Fall 2026 Intern to Founder & CEO at Tarte Cosmetics
New York, NY · Part Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- USD 21 – USD 21 / hour
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 hours ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Any graduate student, preferably rising senior in college
- Eligibility
- Current college students who are rising seniors and able to work in-person at the New York office during the internship timeframe.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
About Tarte Cosmetics
Tarte Cosmetics, founded nearly 25 years ago by Maureen Kelly, is a leading brand in high-performance natural beauty products. Known for cruelty-free cosmetics, the company emphasizes clean ingredients, avoiding harmful chemicals such as parabens, mineral oil, and phthalates. With 85% of products vegan and 100% vegan skincare, tarte is proud to be the top concealer brand in the United States. The brand operates globally with retail presence in over 20 countries and ships worldwide to more than 50 countries.
Tarte is deeply committed to social responsibility, including contributions to education through teacher wishlist donations, mentorship programs, and small business awards. It also maintains the non-profit Heart to Tarte, supporting female empowerment, underserved communities, environmental protection, animal rescue, disaster aid, and health initiatives. The company sustainably sources ingredients from cooperatives, including funding an all-female maracuja cooperative in the Rainforest.
Role Overview
Tarte Cosmetics is inviting motivated college rising seniors to join their Fall 2026 internship in New York City. This hands-on internship offers experience across various marketing departments, encouraging collaboration with company leaders and colleagues in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide daily support tasks including community management, product sendouts, and managing creator gifting programs.
- Manage and update storefronts, ShopMy, Snapchat channels, and other link-sharing tools.
- Create visual marketing materials and collages using Canva to support content campaigns.
- Partner with cross-departmental teams on brand initiatives and event planning.
- Participate in training sessions and speaker events led by senior tarte leaders.
- Collaborate closely with leadership across various departments to deliver individual projects.
- Enhance skills in teamwork, leadership, analysis, and strategic thinking.
Candidate Requirements
- Currently enrolled student at an accredited college or university, preferably rising senior.
- Available to work onsite at the New York City office during the internship period from September 9 to December 10.
- Proficient with Canva, storefront management platforms, and linking tools such as ShopMy and Snapchat.
- Able to multitask effectively and adapt within a fast-moving work setting.
- Strong collaboration and organizational capabilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable utilizing artificial intelligence tools and related platforms.
Benefits and Perks
- Free participation in an enriching internship program.
- Opportunities to be part of meaningful social impact and give-back initiatives.
- Access to networking events with industry professionals.
- Work environment characterized by creativity, collaboration, and an inclusive culture.
- Competitive summer compensation at $21 per hour.