Intern - Loss Prevention
OVERVIEW
Discover the possibilities. At Ulta Beauty, we believe in the best ideas that create greatest impact. And we know that those insights can come from anyone, at any time. Which is why we empower our interns in ways few organizations do. Here, you’ll take what you’ve learned in the classroom into a world of real-life challenges that require creativity and new perspectives. That push you to think in new ways. Because it’s all about inspiration and transformation, not simply checking a box or building a resume. We’re here to help prepare you to realize your future career ambitions.
Experience the difference for yourself.
The 2025 Ulta Beauty Internship is a structured 10-week program designed to develop future talent and provide interns with a unique and impactful development experience. This program is tailored for rising college Juniors and Seniors, offering both Corporate and Distribution Center Internship Tracks. The internship will be hybrid for corporate interns and in-person for Distribution Center interns. Interns will gain hands-on experience in Ulta Beauty’s operations while contributing to business needs, engaging in meaningful projects, and broadening their professional development. The internship program provides real-world experience directly related to academic discipline and career goals and offers a better understanding of career options.
- Hands-on experience working as a member of a specific department and team.
- Assigned projects to accelerate learning of key functions and processes.
- Cross-functional exposure to various departments.
- Comprehensive overview of the company structure and strategy.
- Tailored professional development sessions and valuable networking opportunities.
- Capstone presentation to leadership, showing project outcomes and recommendations.
TEAM OVERVIEW:
Be a part of a best-in-class ORC team that provides field support to identify, investigate and resolve significant malicious theft and Organize Retail Crime activity affecting Ulta Beauty. Assist the company on initiatives to not only drive company profitability, but to ensure that our Guests, Associates, and Communities are safe at all times. This agile team is at the forefront of the latest Loss Prevention technology and analytical tools that help protect company assets daily.
INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:
As an intern, you will contribute to achieving the following goals:
- Utilize AI to web scrape to find potential leads of stolen Ulta Beauty merchandise being sold online.
- Leverage social media to research trends and patterns of criminal activity that could affect Ulta Beauty.
- Leverage data to help with analysis, pattern recognition & predictive forecasting to support high impact/high shrink markets.
- Support ORC Investigations by linking incidents and gathering intelligence housed in case management.
- At the conclusion of the internship, draft and present a program proposal incorporating key technology and data points to create an AI-driven reporting platform to support future ORC Case reporting needs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Individuals pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Intelligence Analysis or a related field.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools, Artificial Intelligence (AI), social media, data collection and statistical analysis.
- Additional Skills – Python, Application Programming Interface (API), Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
- whether through coursework, projects, or work experience.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Desire to work in a fast-paced environment and interact with various levels of leadership.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be a rising Junior or Senior enrolled in an accredited undergraduate university in the summer of 2025.
- Previous work experience and active involvement with on-campus organizations or activities.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, and sense of urgency.
- Possess strong organizational and time management skills, along with a keen attention to detail and a sense of urgency.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
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The pay range for this position is $14.00 - $25.00 / Hour. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Eligible associates may also earn overtime pay as required by applicable law. Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. For additional information concerning our benefits, visit our Benefits and Career Development page: https://learn.bswift.com/ulta
ABOUT
At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.