Job Title: 12-Month Special Projects Internship, Corporate Affairs & Engagement, L’Oréal USA
Division: Corporate, Corporate Affairs & Engagement
Location: 10 Hudson Yards, New York NY 10001
Reports To: Manager, Special Projects Corporate Affairs & Engagement, North America
Who We Are:
For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellence solely to one business: Beauty. Our goal is to offer each person around the world the best of beauty in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity.
What You Will Learn:
The Special Projects Intern will support the U.S. Corporate Affairs & Engagement function, partnering closely and reporting to the Manager of Special Projects while supporting the Chief Corporate Affairs & Engagement Officer, and the Office of the CEO. This role provides hands-on exposure to strategic communications projects and programs, event planning and production, executive operations, budget management, hospitality, and cross-functional coordination within a global 12-Month Special Projects Intern.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the major strategic communications initiatives of the US Corporate Affairs & Engagement function
- Assist the Manager of Special Projects in staffing and supporting global executives at key internal and external events, with a focus on hospitality and executive experience
- Assist with team organization initiatives, including team animation meetings, activities, offsite coordination, and team-building moments
- Support key U.S. Corporate Affairs & Engagement community engagement initiatives, including town halls, local manager stages, and other function-wide moments in support by the Manager of Special Projects
- Manage and organize the U.S. Corporate Affairs & Engagement gifting closet, ensuring inventory accuracy and operational efficiency
- Manage product orders and gifting logistics for major stages, events, and key moments across the U.S. Corporate Affairs & Engagement function in partnership with the Manager of Special Projects.
- Partner with the Manager of Special Projects on budget tracking and management across the U.S. Corporate Affairs & Engagement function
- Support Corporate Affairs & Engagement with purchase order creation, vendor onboarding, invoice processing, and timely vendor payments
- Partner with the Manager of Special Projects to manage the Chief Corporate Affairs & Engagement Officer’s calendar, including meeting coordination, scheduling, and time prioritization as well as conference room bookings, visitor registration, and onsite logistics
- Ensure team compliance with expense, meeting, and organizational policies across the U.S. Corporate Affairs & Engagement team
- Maintain and manage a centralized repository of resources and tools for the Corporate Affairs & Engagement network
- In partnership with the Manager of Special Projects, support the Office of the CEO on strategic and cross-functional Special Projects as needed.
What We Are Looking For:
Required Qualifications:
- Candidates must have received a bachelor’s degree in an HR-related area of study within the last 12 months OR must have graduated with a master’s degree within the last 12 months with no more than a 6-month gap in education history.
- Possess a 3.0 GPA or higher.
- Demonstrate a desire for professional growth and an openness to exploring diverse career paths and locations within L'Oréal's USA including New York, New Jersey, Florida, and California.
- Have excellent organizational skills, a keen eye for attention to detail and a proven ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Possess strong verbal communication, writing, and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to form strong cross-functional relationships.
- Have a demonstrated use of analytical skills.
- Strong attention to detail while juggling multiple priorities.
- Possess cross-cultural awareness and high emotional intelligence.
- Be self-motivated and have a strong work ethic and sense of confidentiality.
- Have a “customer service” orientation with the ability to escalate issues when appropriate.
- Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite of products including Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, -PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook for email, calendar, contacts, scheduling, and task management required.
- Strong interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), presentation, and networking skills.
- Demonstrates ability to work in a fast-paced environment with composure, as well as independently.
As an integral part of our culture at L’Oréal, wellness is at our core. We not only offer a generous Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K), we also offer flexible time off, work from home days, and a pension plan! Additionally, you will have access to company perks such as Makeup, Skincare, and Fragrance! Employees receive a stipend for L'Oréal products as well as VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, and other perks such as Monthly Mobile Allowance, discounted gym memberships, and ERGs.
Additional Benefits Information As Follows:
Salary Range: $30/Hour (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level)
- Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
- Hybrid Work Policy (3 Days in Office, 2 Days Work from Home)
- Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
- Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
- Learning & Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
- Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
- Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs
Don’t meet every single requirement? At L'Oréal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!
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