Intern, Social Impact

sephora.com•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

Sephora’s 10-week internship program gives early-career professionals hands-on learning, networking opportunities, and projects that directly impact the business. Interns participate in weekly virtual workshops, networking opportunities, and career panels. The 2027 program runs June 14 through August 20, with a 36-hour workweek, Monday through Friday, Pacific time. An optional summer shutdown is scheduled for July 6 through July 9, 2027. The Social Impact Intern supports employee engagement, nonprofit partnerships, and community impact work. The role helps strengthen the systems, storytelling, and measurement used to advance Sephora’s Social Impact strategy. Candidates must be graduating in 2027 or 2028, reside and work permanently in the United States, be available for the full program, and align their schedule with 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific time. They must also be open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area after graduation for consideration for full-time hybrid positions. The target hourly pay is $27.00. Eligible employees may also qualify for bonuses. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and may depend on job classification and length of employment.

Requirements

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities.
Interest in corporate social impact, community engagement, nonprofit partnerships, and employee volunteerism.
Comfort using Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook, and eagerness to learn project management platforms and systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and willingness to take initiative.
Ability to collaborate across Communications, Marketing, Employee Engagement, and other teams supporting Social Impact programs.
Graduating in 2027 or 2028 with an undergraduate or graduate degree.
Work schedule must align with 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific time.
Must permanently reside and work in the United States.
Must be open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area upon graduation for consideration for full-time hybrid positions.
Available June 14 through August 20, 2027.

Responsibilities

Create content and campaigns that increase employee awareness of Sephora’s Social Impact initiatives, nonprofit partnerships, and community work.
Review nonprofit partner impact reports, maintain annual partner scorecards, and track partnership metrics.
Support adoption of a project management tool by mapping project plans and creating efficient workflows.
Create and organize templates, resources, playbooks, and best-practice materials for future programs and partnerships.
Assist with employee volunteering and community engagement activities, including communications, logistics, participant tracking, event support, and reporting.
Demonstrate Sephora’s values of Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Company-paid disability and life insurance
401(k) with 4% match
FSA and HSA programs
Student Debt Retirement plan, allowing qualifying student loan payments to earn the Sephora 401(k) match
PTO, flexibility, and protected leave
Training and development
Tuition reimbursement
30% discount on merchandise and services
Free products or “gratis” and flash sale discounts on LVMH brand products
Free mental health and financial coaching resources with 24/7 access
Volunteer and donation matching
Potential eligibility to earn bonuses