Job Description
Job Description
STUDENT RECRUITMENT INTERNSHIP
New York, NY
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 from first-generation and low-income backgrounds as they get into college, graduate, and launch meaningful careers. For over two decades, Bottom Line has provided consistent, one-on-one support to help students navigate the challenges of accessing and succeeding in college.
Today, we proudly serve over 7,000 students through our three core programs—College Access, College Success, and Bluprint—across regional offices in Massachusetts, New York City, Chicago, Ohio, Detroit, and soon, Houston. Our vision is to create a far-reaching ripple effect, launched by the transformative power of a college degree and a mobilizing first career, that uplifts individuals, families, and entire communities.
When you join Bottom Line, you will become a part of a team that combines passion with expertise to advance equity and opportunity for degree-aspiring students. In our dynamic, results-driven environment, your contributions will help shape brighter futures and stronger communities.
What You Will Do:
Bottom Line is hiring two interns to provide recruitment support to the region. The Recruitment Interns will support program recruitment efforts and ensure a smooth application process for prospective students. Interns will engage directly with students, partners, and advisors. This position will report to the Student Recruitment and Partnerships Manager.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist with staff outreach and recruitment events, including partner outreach, scheduling presentations, delivering presentations (in high schools) and attending tabling events, discussing Bottom Line’s programs, answering questions and encouraging students to apply, as needed.
- Support an efficient and welcoming process for student applicants. Conduct student outreach via phone, email, and text to help application completion.
- Implement timely data entry to track student application progress.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without advanced notice.
Work Schedule:
10 hours/week
Schedule requires morning and evening work – availability can be discussed throughout the interview process. Ability to work one day per week in the morning (9AM-2PM) and one day per week in the evening (3PM-8PM) preferred.
Expected Travel:
To local events with NYC as needed.
Who Should Apply:
If you meet the qualifications below, you should apply.
- Strong organization and time management
- Availability to commit to a hybrid schedule, with some flexibility; local travel within NYC
- Able to meet deadlines and work independently
- Strong communication skills via phone call, text, email, and in person
- Comfort speaking to students and families about Bottom Line programs
- Experience with Excel and Salesforce Non-Profit Cloud (or similar platforms) recommended, not required
- 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 February 4, 2026.
Start Date:
February - April 30, 2026
Compensation:
$20/hour
Benefits:
Learn about our benefits here.