- Location
- San Francisco California USA
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Compensation
- $27/hour
- Department
- Corporate Affairs, Sustainability & CSR
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2026
About Sephora
Sephora is a global prestige beauty leader, renowned for redefining the retail experience through creativity, inclusivity, and expert service. Founded in France and now part of LVMH, the company brings together an exceptional portfolio of beauty brands with a distinctive culture of discovery and innovation. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic, customer-centered environment where talent is encouraged to learn, experiment, and grow across retail, digital, merchandising, operations, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a passion for beauty, entrepreneurship, and belonging, making Sephora a compelling workplace for professionals seeking impact within a fast-moving international brand.
Sephora’s 10-week Social Impact Internship runs June 14–August 20, 2027, in San Francisco, with a 36-hour workweek, Monday through Friday, aligned with 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. The intern supports employee engagement, nonprofit partnerships, community impact measurement, project management, and volunteer programs. The target pay is $27 per hour; actual pay depends on qualifications and other stated factors, and the position may also be eligible for bonuses.
Role & Responsibilities
- Create content and campaigns that increase employee awareness of Sephora’s social impact initiatives, nonprofit partnerships, and community impact work.
- Review nonprofit partner impact reports, maintain annual partner scorecards, and track key partnership metrics.
- Support adoption of a project management tool by mapping project plans and improving systems of work.
- Create and organize templates, resources, playbooks, and best-practice materials for future programs and partnerships.
- Support employee volunteering and community engagement activities, including communications, logistics, participant tracking, event support, and reporting.
- Demonstrate Sephora’s values: Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative.
Qualifications
- Strong organizational skills and 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, 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 functions, including Communications, Marketing, Employee Engagement, and other business teams supporting social impact programs and initiatives.
- Graduating in 2027 or 2028 from an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
- Work schedule must align with 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific Standard 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–August 20, 2027.
Skills
Education
Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, with graduation in 2027 or 2028.
Workplace
The role is situated in San Francisco, California, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is USD 27 per hour.
Benefits
Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability and life insurance; a 401(k) with a 4% employer match; FSA and HSA programs; a Student Debt Retirement plan; PTO, flexibility, and protected leave; training, development, and tuition reimbursement; a 30% discount on merchandise and services; free products or gratis; flash sale discounts on LVMH brand products; free mental health and financial coaching through Modern Health and Financial Finesse; and volunteer and donation matching. Interns may also be eligible for bonuses.
Culture
Sephora fosters a dynamic, inclusive workplace where creativity, curiosity, and a passion for beauty are encouraged at every level. As an employer, it is distinguished by its focus on empowerment, continuous learning, and a collaborative retail culture that celebrates individuality and client-centric innovation.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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