Fall 2026 Key Accounts Internship

Tarte Cosmetics

Posted 9 days ago

Internship

New York, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day operations within the key accounts department and take ownership of assigned daily and weekly tasks. Collaborate with leaders across various departments to complete independent projects and attend professional trainings.

Qualifications

You are a current college student, preferably a senior, with strong organizational and communication skills. You must be able to work in-person in our NYC office during the fall semester and demonstrate flexibility in a fast-paced environment.

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!

Fall 2026 Key Accounts Internship:

tarte cosmetics is seeking enthusiastic seniors from accredited colleges/universities, eager to kickstart their Key Accounts career with an in-person Fall Internship! As an intern, you'll dive into the world of Key Accounts, 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 key accounts department
  • Ownership of assigned daily/weekly tasks
  • Attend trainings and speaking engagements led by tarte leaders across various departments
  • Work closely with leaders in 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, seniors preferred
  • Ability to be in-person based in NYC office during the fall semester
  • Ability to multitask & remain flexible in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong teamwork skills
  • Strong organization and communication skills
  • Excellent written and interpersonal skills

Our Perks:

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

Tarte Cosmetics

We’re tarte – the original pioneer of high-performance naturals & one of the fastest-growing beauty brands in the U.S. Founded over 25 years ago by Maureen Kelly, tarte started with a bold belief: beauty should be cruelty-free, easy to use, packed with good-for-you ingredients, & actually work. No compromises. Ever. Today, tarte is loved by a global community of tartelettes – from pros to everyday beauty lovers, including makeup artists, creators, celebrities, teachers, nurses, moms, students, & everyone in between. Every product is made without the icky stuff (like parabens, mineral oil, & phthalates) & powered by the best naturally derived ingredients Mother Nature has to offer. We’re proudly the #1 concealer & mascara brand in the U.S. You’ll find us in over 20 countries in store & online at tarte.com, shipping to more than 50 countries worldwide. Our people come first — always. We’re a friendly, fun, fast-paced, & highly collaborative team where creativity thrives, individuality is celebrated, & big ideas are encouraged. We offer people-first benefits for full-time employees, including: Generous PTO & a robust holiday calendar kicking off 12/24 & returning in the New Year Paid vacation, holidays, summer Fridays, birthdays off, & volunteer time Medical, dental, & vision coverage, plus a 401(k) plan Access to health & wellness programs Makeup gratis (yes, really) & employee discounts on tarte.com Team give-back initiatives & meaningful ways to connect beyond the day-to-day Doing good is part of who we are. In 2017, we launched heart to tarte, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting causes like anti-cyberbullying, environmental conservancy, animal rescue, disaster relief, & women’s & children’s health initiatives. We’re also deeply committed to responsible sourcing — including helping fund an all-female maracuja cooperative in the Rainforest. At tarte, we’re not just building a beauty brand — we’re building a community fueled by purpose, passion, & positivity.
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