Marketing Intern

Beauty, Culture & Research Intern (UNPAID)

Organization

READY to BEAUTY Project: *America 250: Black Beauty’s Contribution to America* Commitment: ~10 hours/week (virtual) Compensation: Negotiable; includes education, mentorship, professional exposure, and a signed copy of *Joy Goddess* by A’Lelia Bundles

About the Project

In honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary, READY to BEAUTY is producing a special editorial project that examines American history through a Black beauty lens. This “position paper–meets–cultural publication” explores how Black beauty has shaped American identity, aesthetics, culture, and imagination — often invisibly, yet profoundly.

The project blends

• Thematic essays
• Archival references
• Visual storytelling
• Q&A interviews
• Cultural analysis
• Data, charts, and timelines
• Creative elements like doodles, ads, and brand letters

This internship supports the soft launch of a formalized community of Black beauty professionals, and contributes directly to the research and creative development of the America 250 project.

What You’ll Learn

This is a learning-first internship. You will gain exposure to:

• How cultural publications are conceptualized and produced
• How Black beauty intersects with American history, economics, and identity
• How to conduct research for editorial, cultural, and creative projects
• How early-stage concepts are pitched to funders and institutional partners
• How to support event planning and virtual production
• How to build a “beauty intelligence file” — a curated research archive
• How to work with video interviews and multimedia storytelling

You will attend virtual meetings, observe high-level conversations, and receive mentorship from experienced operators, marketers, and cultural thinkers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Research & Cultural Insight Development

• Conduct online research on themes related to Black beauty, American history, and cultural influence
• Gather “fun facts,” archival references, and thematic insights for the America 250 project
• Build lists of brands, professionals, scholars, and cultural contributors
• Help develop a structured “beauty file” that organizes research, themes, and opportunities

2. Editorial & Creative Support

• Assist in shaping thematic passages, lists, timelines, and short-form content
• Support Q&A preparation for interviews with beauty leaders and cultural thinkers
• Help organize visual references, images, and multimedia elements
• Contribute ideas for creative components (e.g., doodles, ads, quotes, moments)

3. Event & Production Support

• Assist with planning and coordination for soft-launch events
• Support logistics for virtual interviews, including recording sessions
• Help prepare materials for meetings with funders and institutional partners
• Track tasks, timelines, and follow-ups

4. Administrative & Organizational Support

• Maintain research documents, lists, and project trackers
• Help organize video files, notes, and interview materials
• Support communication and coordination across the project team

Qualifications

• Strong research and internet-search skills
• Curious, organized, and self-directed
• Interest in beauty, culture, history, or storytelling
• Comfortable working virtually
• Strong writing or note-taking skills are a plus

Time Commitment

• ~10 hours per week
• Fully virtual
• Flexible around academic schedules

What You’ll Receive

• A signed copy of *Joy Goddess* by A’Lelia Bundles
• Access to virtual events and meetings with beauty leaders
• Mentorship and professional development
• A portfolio of research and project work
• Exposure to a national-level cultural project tied to America’s 250th anniversary

How to Apply

Please submit

• A short paragraph on why you’re interested
• Your résumé (optional) or why you’d be a good fit for role

Pay: $10.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location: Remote