Summer Retail Operations Internship

Position: Summer 2026 Retail Operations Internship
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 , 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