Scholar Recruitment Intern

Uplift Education; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused educational organization in Dallas seeks a paid Scholar Recruiting Intern to support efforts in driving leads and applications from prospective families. The role involves planning recruitment events, tracking application processes, and effective communication with families to promote the organization's values and assist in their recruitment journey. Candidates should have strong organizational and communication skills, and a preferred education level of at least an Associates degree. Starting salary is $20/hr.

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree preference.
• Being an Uplift Alum may be substituted for degree preference.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize logistics for school recruitment events.
• Track prospective families and applications closely.
• Collaborate with recruiters to develop application strategies.
• Convince families to apply and accept lottery offers.

Skills

Effective organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Basic technology skills

Education

Associates degree or higher preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Outlook

Job description

• Position Type: Central Management Office (CMO)/ Intern - Paid
• Date Posted: 2/18/2026

Uplift's mission is to create and sustain public schools of excellence that empower each student to reach their highest potential in college and the global marketplace and that inspire in students a life-long love of learning, achievement, and service in order to positively change their world.

Primary Purpose

Supports our Scholar Recruiting team to drive leads and applications for prospective families and convert leads to applications in an effort to increase scholar applications. Scholar Recruiting Interns will articulate the Uplift value and benefits to prospective families and support the team with recruiting events, tabling, phone calls, and other tactics.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Plan and organize logistics for school "Meet-the-Admin" events
• Maintain an aggressive posture toward identifying and capitalizing on new and innovative recruitment opportunities to drive scholar applications
• Serve as the face of Uplift at community events
• Closely track prospective families, applications per open seat for each grade and school; updates tracking tools/reports; Follows up with prospective families either over phone or email
• Collaborate with recruiters to develop campus-specific strategies to achieve application goals, in line with network best practices
• Persuasively convince families to apply to Uplift and accept lottery offers
• Assist with re-enrollment and pre-k help as needed
• Leverage existing families for referrals table at local events
• Visit local business to spread literature and information about
• Follow-up with new families at the start of the year to check-in on their Uplift experience

Education, Experience, and/or Certification(s)

• Education Requirements: Associates degree or higher preferred; relevant work experience may be substituted for degree preference; being an Uplift Alum may be substituted for degree preference
• Special Skills/Certifications
  • Effective organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
  • The ability to work independently and be self‑motivated

Required Skills/Abilities

• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Technology: Basic understanding of Microsoft Office, Google, Outlook, etc.

Physical Demands

Frequent walking and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Must have reliable transportation to get to and from recruitment events

Work Environment

Role requires frequent travel to businesses and communities across the DFW metroplex. May spend some time on school campuses or at the Central Management Office.

Starting Salary

$20/hr.

Application Procedure

Apply online.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Uplift Education is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state or local law.