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STUDENT RECRUITMENT INTERN

Companyfd18affd-ef15-4d26-8c18-759e9ab8eb3d
LocationUnited States
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 27, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the recruitment and intake of students into the Access Program through outreach events and direct engagement. They will also manage recruitment data and create content for regional social media accounts.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
Not specified
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
15 hours
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About the Role

Who We Are and What We Believe:

Founded in 1997, Bottom Line is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization with a mission to help first-generation students from low-income backgrounds get into college, graduate from college and go far in life. We achieve this mission by providing one-on-one guidance during the college application process throughout college graduation. Since our founding, we have guided over 1,300 students to college graduation.

Our vision is to dramatically transform urban communities by producing thousands of new career-ready college graduates.

When you join Bottom Line, you will find a rewarding, fast-paced, results-oriented environment.

We build strong relationships with our students and with each other. We take our work seriously, and we know that a focus on data and metrics is integral to our continued success. We are experts in our fields, are driven by our mission and are extremely proud of our work.

What You Will Do:

Reporting to the Director of Partnerships and Student Recruitment, this role will support the recruitment and intake of 320 students in the Chicago area into Bottom Line’s Access Program.

This position is ideal for a current college student interested in education, community engagement, communications, outreach, or program coordination.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Outreach and Recruitment: Represent Bottom Line at outreach and recruitment events by presenting program information to students and community members, supporting Programs in welcoming new and prospective students, answering questions and encouraging students to apply.
  • Student Intake and Data Management: Support a caseload of prospective students throughout the intake process, including tracking, managing, and analyzing recruitment-related data.
  • Prospective Student Engagement: Conduct outreach to prospective students through phone calls, emails, and text messages to share program information, answer questions, encourage applications, and support enrollment efforts.
  • Social Media and Content Creation: Develop engaging content for Bottom Line’s Chicago regional social media accounts, including Instagram, in adherence with Bottom Line guidelines.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without advance notice.

 

Work Schedule:

Hybrid, 10-15 hours per week

Expected Travel:

10%

Who Should Apply:

If you meet the qualifications below, you should apply. 

Strong candidates will have excellent communication skills, be detail-oriented, and be able to manage several tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. All candidates will demonstrate Bottom Line’s core values of relationships, persistence, results, efficiency, responsibility, and excellence. Additional qualifications include:

  • Required:
    • High School Diploma/GED, some college
    • Current Bottom Line student
    • Availability to commit to work 10-15 hours a week
    • Ability to travel to different high schools throughout Chicago and the Bottom Line Chicago office as needed for outreach activities, presentations, and events
    • Comfortable engaging with prospective students and other audiences, speaking in group settings, and delivering presentations
    • Demonstrated commitment to Bottom Line's Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
    • Experience working with diverse teams and commitment to inclusiveness


How To Apply/Application Deadline:

All applications must be submitted via Bottom Line’s Career Page.

Please share your resume and cover letter.  


Start Date:

January 2027

End Date:

June 2027

Compensation:

$17.50 per hour

Key Skills
CommunicationOutreachData managementSocial mediaContent creationPublic speakingPresentationStudent engagementProgram coordinationRelationship buildingTime managementDetail-oriented
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EducationSocial ServicesMarketingAdministrative