Start Something Beautiful with an internship at Mary Kay!

Our Internship Program offers undergraduate and graduate students a hands-on and learning-intensive opportunity to gain relevant work experience at the #1 Direct Selling brand of Skin Care and Color Cosmetics in the World. Mary Kay interns participate in activities that introduce them to our people centered culture, our products, and the Independent Sales Force.

In addition to your daily responsibilities, the Mary Kay Internship Program offers several learning opportunities such as:

Professional development Lunch & Learns A formal mentorship program Social and volunteer activities Cross-functional projects  Special events including the Mary Kay U.S. Seminar Networking opportunities with members of the executive team

The Opportunity We Provide:

The R&D teams at Mary Kay are passionate about science. They continuously research products that allow our consultants to offer their end-users an experience of unsurpassed quality and unrivaled benefit. The products we develop must make people feel confident about themselves and their choice of Mary Kay.  Our research teams travel internationally, finding new ideas and presenting Mary Kay science on a worldwide stage.  Our innovative teams include roles in product safety, product formulation, skin and clinical research, nutritionals, regulatory affairs, quality and other disciplines.

 In the past, R&D interns have had the opportunity to work with teams such as:

Quality Product Integrity Product Research Product Safety Regulatory Affairs Product Formulation Nutritional Research

Summer Program Details:

The Mary Kay 2025 Summer Intern Program is a 10-week internship from early June to mid-August All our internships are paid, starting at $20/ hour Our internships are Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week, and require you to be in the office 4-5 days per week Our internships are located at our Global Headquarters in Addison, TX or Manufacturing/ R&D Facility in Lewisville, TX Interns will receive any required equipment, such as a laptop Mary Kay Inc does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for full time employment at this time

Intern Benefits:

Product discount Paid holidays Free onsite gym Access to free health clinic Eligible to participate in 401K

The Value You Bring: 

Strong intern candidates will have:

Excellent written and communication skills The ability to facilitate communication between various groups to achieve quality objectives Proficient in Microsoft Office Quick learner Attention to details Data management and data organization skills Basic understanding of fundamental science concepts Strong critical thinking skills, teamwork and collaboration The ability to interpret data and knowledge on data systems (preferred, not required)

Minimum Qualifications:

 Must still be pursuing undergraduate or master’s degree To be eligible you must be currently enrolled as a full-time student (undergraduate) or part time (graduate) as defined by your university at the time of application. Minimum Sophomore status. Rising juniors or seniors preferred. Preferred Degrees: Market Research, Chemistry, Biology, Data Science, Sensory Science, Life Science, Microbiology

What to Expect from the Application Process: 

Please keep in mind that we will begin the virtual interview process in November. If We will start interviewing in November.  If selected to move forward, our campus recruiter will reach out to schedule a phone interview with you. Our entire interview process is virtual. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible since we review applications and fill 2025 summer internship roles on a rolling basis.

Why Mary Kay:

Mary Kay is celebrating 60 years as one of the most enduring, successful direct sellers of personal beauty products in the world. We’re a company committed to enriching the lives of women and families. We employ some 5,000 people in corporate positions around the world, with many located in the Dallas area. Our corporate careers offer unlimited opportunities to do something beautiful for people around the globe – and within our own company.

Mary Kay also supports many charitable and human development activities such as cancer research, domestic violence and educational programs, all which reflect the values of Mary Kay Ash, the Company's founder. Cancer research, domestic violence and educational programs are just some of the causes to which we lend assistance.