2026 Summer Internships - Information Technology
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 Technology:
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.
Available opportunities within Information Technology at Mary Kay this summer:
Business Analyst Intern – The Business Analyst Intern will support global myBusiness initiatives through documentation updates, data analysis, and collaboration to ensure accurate Salesforce configurations across markets.
The Value You Bring:
Analytical and critical thinking skills
Problem solving skills and an attention to detail
Professional verbal/written communication skills
Effective time management skills
Strong Microsoft Office skills with an emphasis in Excel and Word
Artificial Intelligence knowledge (preferred, not required)
Service Cloud Development Intern – The Service Cloud Development Intern will support our team in enhancing customer service operations, exploring AI-driven solutions, and assisting the software development teams with project tasks.
The Value You Bring:
Foundational knowledge of Salesforce Service Cloud
Exposure to Artificial Intelligence concepts
Familiarity with at least one programming language such as Java, APEX, or .NET
Basic understanding of database concepts and familiarity with Relational Database Management Systems
Exposure to JavaScript and web UI development skills
Basic troubleshooting and debugging skills
Strong teamwork skills
Professional verbal/written communication skills
GRC Intern – The Governance, Risk, and Compliance Intern will support cybersecurity governance initiatives and vendor risk management.
The Value You Bring:
Strong interest in security, governance, risk, and compliance
Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate ideas
Eagerness to learn and take initiative
Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
High level of attention to detail and documentation quality
Familiarity with frameworks like NIST or ISO 27001 (preferred, not required)
Salesforce Business Analyst Intern – The Salesforce Business Analyst Intern will work on the deployment activities for Mary Kay’s MyCustomers application across different markets.
The Value You Bring:
Understanding of the software development life cycle
Basic understanding of Agile methodology and ceremonies
Strong documentation skills using Microsoft tools
Keenness to learn Salesforce.com and JIRA/Confluence
Ability to act independently and own assigned tasks
Analytical and critical thinking skills
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
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.
