Summer Internship
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Job Description
About Mary Kay
Mary Kay is a global leader in the direct selling of personal beauty products, celebrating 60 years of success. The company is committed to enriching the lives of women and families, employing over 5,000 people worldwide, with a significant presence in the Dallas area. Mary Kay offers a range of corporate careers with opportunities to make a positive impact globally.
Beyond its business success, Mary Kay actively supports various charitable and human development initiatives, reflecting the values of its founder, Mary Kay Ash. This includes contributions to cancer research, domestic violence prevention, and educational programs.
Job Description
Mary Kay is seeking talented undergraduate and graduate students for its Internship Program, offering a hands-on, learning-intensive experience at the #1 Direct Selling brand of Skin Care and Color Cosmetics in the World. Interns will gain valuable work experience in a dynamic environment.
Key Program Highlights:
• Hands-on Experience: Interns participate in activities that introduce them to Mary Kay’s people-centered culture, products, and Independent Sales Force.
• Learning Opportunities: The program includes professional development Lunch & Learns, a formal mentorship program, social and volunteer activities, cross-functional projects, special events including the Mary Kay U.S. Seminar, and networking opportunities with members of the executive team.
• Manufacturing Focus: Mary Kay’s new and technologically advanced manufacturing facility in Lewisville, TX, produces skincare and cosmetics in a high-volume environment with an emphasis on quality, operational efficiency, and responsiveness to customer needs.
• Internship Details: The 10-week summer internship runs from early June to mid-August. It is a paid position starting at $20/hour, with a Monday-Friday, 40-hour work week requiring 4-5 days in the office. Interns will receive necessary equipment, such as a laptop.
Responsibilities and Qualifications:
• Responsibilities: Interns may work with teams in areas like Quality Engineering, Corporate Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Process Engineering, Process Operations, and Package Operations.
• Qualifications: Strong candidates possess proficiency in Microsoft Office, excellent interpersonal skills, strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities, basic project management skills, a basic understanding of experimental design and laboratory work, and a strong inclination for new technology and abstract ideas.
Minimum Requirements:
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree.
• Enrolled full-time (undergraduate) or part-time (graduate) as defined by your university.
• Minimum Sophomore status, with rising juniors or seniors preferred.
• Preferred Degrees: Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Application Process:
The virtual interview process begins in November. Selected candidates will be contacted by a campus recruiter for a phone interview. The entire interview process is virtual. Mary Kay encourages early applications as positions are filled on a rolling basis.
Benefits:
• Product discount
• Paid holidays
• Free onsite gym
• Access to free health clinic
• Eligibility for participation in 401K
