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NYULMC

Program Coordinator

New York, NY · On-site

Schedules and manages regular training sessions for psychology trainees related to their program (e.g. EPIC training, summer didactic series, and Intern Seminar). * Coordinates all logistics ...

Wegmans

Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Manalapan, NJ · On-site

$18 - $18.50/hr

Training Wegmans offers paid summer internships and externships for college students to jumpstart their careers before graduation, with structured training, mentorship, and hands-on experience. Learn ...

Uniqlo

Campus Talent Acquisition Manager

New York, NY · On-site

$140K - $167K/yr

Lead the development and execution of the summer intern program for both in-store and corporate ... Responsible for orientation of new manager trainees along with Learning and Development Team to ...

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How much do summer trainee jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer trainee in Edison, NJ is $21.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.91 and $25.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a summer trainee?

Summer trainees are students or recent graduates who participate in short-term work placements, typically during the summer months, to gain practical experience in their field of interest. These traineeships are designed to provide hands-on training, exposure to real-world projects, and opportunities to develop professional skills. Summer trainees often work in various industries, including engineering, business, technology, and research, and may receive mentorship from experienced professionals. The experience gained during a summer traineeship can help individuals build their resumes and make informed career choices.

What do summer trainees do?

Summer Trainees usually participate in real-world projects relevant to their field of study, such as assisting with research, data analysis, or supporting ongoing team initiatives. They are often paired with a mentor or supervisor who provides guidance, feedback, and regular check-ins to ensure a positive learning experience. Trainees are encouraged to ask questions, contribute ideas, and collaborate with various team members, which helps them build practical skills and expand their professional network. The team environment is typically supportive, with a focus on learning and development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a summer trainee?

To thrive as a Summer Trainee, you generally need a strong academic background, eagerness to learn, and basic knowledge relevant to the industry, often as a current student or recent graduate. Familiarity with common productivity tools like Microsoft Office, and sometimes specific software related to the field, is typically expected. Strong communication, adaptability, and teamwork are standout soft skills in this role. These abilities enable trainees to quickly absorb new information, contribute effectively to projects, and demonstrate readiness for future professional opportunities.

What is the difference between Summer Trainee vs Intern?

AspectSummer TraineeIntern
CredentialsTypically students or recent graduates, no specific certifications requiredUsually students, sometimes with specific coursework or prerequisites
Work EnvironmentTemporary, project-based, often in corporate or industrial settingsTemporary, often in office or lab environments, may involve mentorship
Employer UsageUsed by companies for summer programs to evaluate potential future employeesCommonly used for educational credit, skill development, or career exploration

While both Summer Trainees and Interns are temporary roles aimed at gaining experience, Summer Trainees often participate in structured programs with a focus on specific projects, whereas Interns may have broader learning objectives. The roles overlap in credentials and work environments, but their purpose and employer expectations can differ.

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Infographic showing various Summer Trainee job openings in Edison, NJ as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 38% Full Time, 52% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 6% Contract, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,541 per year, or $21.9 per hour.

2027 L'Oréal USA Summer Internship -Commercial- Undergraduate (NY)

L'Oreal

New York, NY • On-site

$27 - $30/hr

Full-time

PTO

Posted 7 days ago

L'Oreal rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 78 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

3rd of 24 rated health and beauty retailers

Job description

Join L'Oréal: As the #1 beauty company in the world with over 40+ brands - CeraVe, Kiehl's, Maybelline, Prada Beauty, and Redken to name just a few - we embrace diversity and inclusion, sustainability, innovation, and well-being in the workplace to lay the groundwork for you to be able to help drive the future of beauty.
The L'Oréal USA Summer Internship Program is a paid, 11-week experience where you will be fully integrated into the day-to-day activities of a team while also leading your own, individual strategic project to discover what it is truly like to develop a career at L'Oréal. We are committed to giving our interns the space to explore, to have full time employee responsibilities, present their own insights to senior management, and to become future leaders. At the end of the summer, you will present your project to senior leadership for the opportunity to be considered for a full-time return offer into our Management Trainee program.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis beginning August 14th through September 30th. We encourage students of diverse backgrounds to apply, including, but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender expression, LGBTQ+, military status, and people with disabilities.
Who You Are:
  • Ambitious students currently enrolled in a 4-year college or university who are expected to graduate between December 2027 - July 2028
  • Trendsetters and innovative thinkers who want to create the beauty that moves the world
  • No prior industry experience is necessary to apply
  • Minimum Requirements:
  • Able to start working full-time starting September 2028 upon graduation with your bachelor's degree
  • Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent, ongoing basis is required. No immigration support/sponsorship offered for this role.
  • Minimum 3.5 GPA
  • Willing to relocate to any USA-based office that has a summer internship opportunity, including:
  • New York, NY

What You'll Do:
  • Own an individual project with strategic business impact that you will present to senior leadership within your Division sales teams
  • Generate insights and viable recommendations through data analysis across multiple sources
  • Marry business growth and innovation by creating compelling consumer stories

  • Work across multiple functions like marketing and operations to influence and develop a cohesive brand strategy
  • Embrace the opportunity to work with our largest retail partners like Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, and Target

The Program:
  • You will be placed onto a team within one of the areas of commercial:
  • Channel Lead: Serve as the liaison between our key channels (ULTA, Sephora, Walmart, etc.) to help drive success across channels
  • Category Lead: Serve as the go-to for all sales support, consumer insights, and market analysis of a given category (Skin, hair, lip, eye, etc.)
  • Brand Lead: Partner with a brand across one of our divisions to help support all categories of brand to grow
  • This is a paid internship opportunity. Housing assistance is provided on an individual basis based on eligibility per our L'Oréal Relocation Policy.
  • All interns will be paired with a mentor and buddy to help guide you through your internship
  • Professional development & social programming is an integral part of your internship experience to understand our culture. From networking events to trainings, your calendar will always be full!

What's In It for You:
  • Salary Range: $27-$30 per hour (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location)
  • Hybrid Work Policy (3 Days in Office, 2 Days Work from Home)
  • Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO), Summer Fridays & More!)
  • Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L'Oréal's Internal Shop for Discounted Products)
  • Learning & Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)

  • Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
  • Relocation Assistance (if eligible per L'Oreal's relocation policy)

Being a member of the L'Oréal USA Summer Internship Program, you will feel empowered to contribute to tangible, meaningful ways from day one because in an organization founded on entrepreneurism and agility, your ideas are not only heard and valued, but they are often put into implementation, too.
Want to stand out? Join the largest youth innovation competition in the world: BRANDSTORM! Showcase your entrepreneurial spirit and be a part of the future of L'Oréal. Register now
Life's too short for a boring career! Join L'Oreal Today
ABOUT L'OREAL
Innovation has fueled L'Oréal's business for more than 100 years and we will rely on our culture of innovation and entrepreneurship to help us continually evolve. L'Oréal's dynamic culture provides its employees with entrepreneurial freedom and opportunities to drive transformation across its €29.87B business, encompassing over 37 brands, around the globe. In the US, we have 12,000 employees working collaboratively across 14 states to build leading edge technologies, launch highly personalized products, reimagine consumer experiences, and develop creative solutions to reduce our environmental footprint.
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!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We would love to find out more about you as a candidate and do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.
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L'Oreal, based in New York, NY, US, is a globally recognized leader in the beauty and cosmetics industry. Founded in 1909 by French chemist, Eugène Schueller, L'Oreal started off as a hair dye company and has since significantly expanded its product lines and geographical reach. Today, L'Oreal offers a diverse array of products ranging from skincare, cosmetics, hair care, and perfumes. Operating in over 130 countries, L'Oreal's mission is to provide anyone, anywhere with beauty products that meet the infinite diversity of their beauty needs and desires. It is committed to sustainable business practices and continually innovates to reduce its environmental impact, contributions which were recognized when it was named one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" by Ethisphere Institute in 2020.

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

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