Intern, Social Impact

About the Role

The Social Impact Intern will support the team's employee engagement, nonprofit partnership, and community impact work. This role will help strengthen the systems, storytelling, and measurement that bring Sephora's Social Impact strategy to life. This is a 10-week internship program.

Program Details

• Program Dates: June 14 - August 20, 2027
• Working Hours: 36 hours/week, Monday - Friday, PST
• Intern Optional Summer Shutdown: July 6 - July 9, 2027

Key Responsibilities

• Employee Awareness: Assist in creating content and campaigns to inform employees about Sephora's Social Impact initiatives, nonprofit partnerships, and community impact work.
• Partner Impact Measurement: Support the review of nonprofit partner impact reports, help maintain annual partner scorecards, and assist with tracking key partnership metrics.
• Project Management and Operational Excellence: Support the adoption of a project management tool by mapping project plans and creating more efficient systems of work.
• Knowledge Management and Best-Practice Development: Support the creation and organization of templates, resources, playbooks, and best-practice materials for future programs and partnerships.
• Employee Volunteering and Community Engagement Programs: Assist with volunteer events and community engagement activities, including communications, logistics, participant tracking, event support, and reporting.
• Demonstrate Sephora values: Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Skills:
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.
• Interest in corporate social impact, community engagement, nonprofit partnerships, and employee volunteerism.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Eagerness to learn new project management platforms and systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Willingness to take initiative.
• Ability to collaborate across functions, including Communications, Marketing, Employee Engagement, and other business teams that support Social Impact programs and initiatives.
• Technology:
• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)

Qualifications

• Eligibility:
• Graduating in 2027 or 2028 (undergraduate or graduate degree).
• Work schedule must align with 9-5 PM, Pacific Standard Time.
• Must permanently reside and work in the U.S.
• Must be open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area upon graduation for consideration for full-time hybrid positions.
• Available from June 14 - August 20, 2027.

What You'll Get

• Hourly Pay: $27.00 - $27.00
• Caring Community: Collaboration with passionate teammates driving the industry forward.
• Fulfilling Path: Opportunities to challenge, stretch, and develop skills.
• Meaningful Work: Making a visible positive impact on beauty.
• Rewards:
• Health: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-paid disability and life insurance.
• Wealth: Competitive 401k with 4% match, FSA and HSA programs, Student Debt Retirement plan.
• Balance: PTO, flexibility, protected leave.
• Growth: Access to training, development, and tuition reimbursement.
• Perks: 30% discount on merchandise/services, opportunities for free product, flash sale discounts on LVMH brand products.
• Support: Free mental health and financial coaching resources (24/7 access to Modern Health and Financial Finesse), volunteer and donation matching.