2026 Summer Internships - Information Technology
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Start Something Beautiful with an internship at Mary Kay!
Our Internship Program offers undergraduate and graduate students a hands-on opportunity to gain meaningful experience at the #1 Direct Selling brand of Skincare and Color Cosmetics in the World. Interns contribute to impactful projects across Mary Kay's Corporate Careers – from product innovation, technology, supply chain, and brand marketing – while being supported through mentorship, professional development, and networking with leaders. Discover what it means to be part of a people-first, purpose-driven culture where your work matters.
In addition to your daily responsibilities, the Mary Kay Internship Program offers several learning opportunities such as:
Professional development Lunch & Learns
A formal mentorship program
Social and volunteer activities
Cross-functional projects
Real-world business experience
Networking opportunities with executive leaders
The Opportunity We Provide:
Information Services & Technology (IST) drives Mary Kay. Network engineering, security, digital marketing, cloud technologies, and application development are some of our technical disciplines. As a member of our IST team, your challenge will be to deliver innovative tools and technologies to employees and the sales force to help them be successful. We also provide opportunities for continuous training & education to help you grow and be successful.
In the past, IT interns have had the opportunity to work with teams such as:
Digital Analytics
Project Management
Business Analyst
Salesforce Experience Cloud
Cloud Development
Summer Program Details:
The Mary Kay 2026 Summer Intern Program is a 10-week internship from late May to early August.
All our internships are paid, starting at $20/ hour.
Our internships are Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week, and require you to be in the office 4-5 days per week.
Our internships are located at our Global Headquarters in Addison, TX or our Manufacturing/ R&D Facility in Lewisville, TX.
Interns will receive any required equipment, such as a laptop.
Mary Kay Inc does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for full-time employment at this time.
Intern Benefits:
Mary Kay Product discount
Paid holidays
Free onsite gym
Access to free health clinic
Eligible to participate in 401K
The Value You Bring:
Strong intern candidates will have:
Analytical and critical thinking skills
Problem solving skills and an attention to detail
Professional verbal/written communication skills
Effective time management skills
The ability to collaborate with other roles and teams
Strong Microsoft Office skills with an emphasis in Excel and Word
Familiarity with at least one programming language such as Java, APEX, or .NET
Understanding of software development life cycle
Basic understanding of business requirements such as gathering process, business analysis, analysis/problem solving
Artificial Intelligence knowledge (preferred, not required)
Minimum Qualifications:
Must still be pursuing undergraduate or master’s degree
To be eligible you must be currently enrolled as a full-time student (undergraduate) or part time (graduate) as defined by your university at the time of application.
Minimum Sophomore status. Rising juniors or seniors preferred.
Preferred Degrees: Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business, Data Science
What to Expect from the Application Process:
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible since we review applications and fill 2026 summer internship roles on a rolling basis.
If selected to move forward, our campus recruiter will reach out to schedule a phone interview with you. Our entire interview process is virtual.
Why Mary Kay:
Mary Kay is celebrating 60 years as one of the most trusted, successful direct sellers of skincare and color cosmetics in the world. We’re a company committed to enriching the lives of women and families across the globe. With over 4,000 corporate employees, many located in the Dallas area, Mary Kay offers exciting career opportunities where you can do something beautiful for people around the world and within our own company.
Giving back is at the heart of everything we do. Mary Kay Ash founded her dream beauty brand with one goal: to enrich women’s lives and that vision remains our guiding principle across the world. For 60 years, Mary Kay remains committed to empowering women, preserving our planet for future generations, supporting women impacted by cancer and domestic abuse, and encouraging youth to follow their dreams. Then. Now. Always.
