STUDENT RECRUITMENT INTERNSHIP

Chicago, IL

Who We Are and What We Believe:

Founded in 1997, Bottom Line is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization with a mission to partner with degree-aspiring students of color from under-resourced communities as they get into college, graduate, and go far in life. We achieve this mission by providing one-on-one guidance during the college application process through college graduation and the successful launch of their careers.

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. Experts in our fields, we are driven by our mission and extremely proud of the work we do.

What You Will Do:

Reporting to the Student Recruitment & Partnership Manager, this role will support the recruitment and intake of 320 students in the Chicago area into Bottom Line’s Access Program and 250 students into the Success program.

Responsibilities

• Create and support the creation of marketing collateral for Bottom Line’s recruitment efforts, including but not limited to PowerPoint presentations, flyers, postcards, etc.
• Create content for Bottom Line’s Chicago regional accounts, including Instagram, in adherence with Bottom Line guidelines
• Staff outreach and recruitment events, including presenting to students and community members about Bottom Line’s Programs, answering questions and encouraging students to apply, as needed
• Support a caseload of students through the intake process, including managing and analyzing recruitment related data
• Use phone, email, and text messages to reach out to prospective students

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

Work Schedule:

January – June 2026, 15 hours per week, hybrid schedule.

Direct Reports:

None

Expected Travel:

None

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. Additional qualifications include:

• High School Diploma/GED, some college, and work authorization
• Availability to commit to work 15 hours[BC1] a week
• Demonstrated connection to Bottom Line’s mission and educational equity
• Experience working with diverse teams, and commitment to inclusiveness

Preferred:

• Experience creating flyers, graphics or other marketing materials
• Strong design skills and knowledge of design software, such as Canva or other platforms
• Demonstrated commitment to Bottom Line’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values

How To Apply/Application Deadline:

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

Please share your resume and cover letter.

The application deadline is January 14, 2026.

Start Date:

January 2026

Compensation:

$17.50/hour

Benefits:

Learn about our benefits here.