Student Worker & Work Study Employement Opportunities
Passionate. Supportive. Adaptable.
Penn Student Agencies offers undergraduate and graduate students transferable job experience and training at the University of Pennsylvania. Our Executive Leadership would like to emphasize that you DO NOT have to be business-oriented to join our team and excel! We continually nurture our community by hiring passionate, ambitious, and adaptable students. We hope that PSA will be a place for professional development and a tight-knit social community of like-minded students.
Additionally, we gladly employ both Federal Work Study and Non-Federal Work Study students which means our positions are accessible to anyone looking for an employment experience!
Follow These Steps to Apply:
- Log in to Workday@Penn using your PennKey and Password.
- In the top left menu, click on “Career”
- Click on “Find Jobs for Student Employment”
- Search for the job positions below or “Penn Student Agencies” or click on the job titles below to be redirected to the Job Requisition & Application Link.
Open Positions - Spring 2025 Start-Dates
This team is not currently hiring and has no open roles. Please check back for future opportunities later this semester.
To stay up to date please complete our General Interest Form.
This team is not currently hiring and has no open roles. Please check back for future opportunities later this semester.
To stay up to date please complete our General Interest Form.
This team is not currently hiring and has no open roles. Please check back for future opportunities later this semester.
To stay up to date please complete our General Interest Form.
This team is not currently hiring and has no open roles. Please check back for future opportunities later this semester.
To stay up to date please complete our General Interest Form.
Application Requirements
Our mission is to teach transferable skills and business management to Penn students by providing hands-on entrepreneurial experience outside the classroom so that these students can be competitive in the job market and prepared for their post-graduation pursuits. We require the following elements in order to gain the most background on a potential candidate and to replicate the internship & post-graduation job application process.
Incomplete applications will not be opened or reviewed for consideration.
I. Letter of Interest
A cover letter helps the hiring team understand your motivations for applying. Please ensure it is error-free, professionally formatted, and no longer than one page.
In your cover letter, address the following:
- Why do you want to work for Penn Student Agencies?
- Why are you interested in this team and position?
- What skills and experience do you hope to gain?
- How do you plan to actively contribute to the PSA community and uphold our core values?
For guidance, visit Penn Career Services’ Cover Letter Writing Guide.
II. Resume or CV (All Positions)
A resume/CV allows the hiring team to learn more about an applicant’s previous experiences and interests.
A note for first-years – do not worry just about the experience! Highlight the SKILLS you gained and what extracurriculars you were involved in.
This application element should be error-free, professionally formatted, and no longer than 1 page.
Need help? Please visit Penn Career Services’ Write a Resume/CV Guide.
III. PDF of Current or Upcoming Class Schedule
Availability & Scheduling Requirements
Please include a screenshot of your course schedule with your application.
Additionally, provide your weekly availability based on the requirements outlined in the job description on Workday, and indicate the number of hours you wish to be scheduled each week.
Work Hour Limits:
- During Academic Sessions: Full-time and part-time traditional undergraduate students may work up to 20 hours per week.
- During Breaks (Thanksgiving, Winter, Spring): U.S. students may work up to 40 hours per week. F-1 students are also permitted to work up to 40 hours per week during these official breaks.
- Unpaid Break Requirement: Students must take a minimum 30-minute unpaid break after five consecutive hours of work.
IV. Portfolio (All Marketing & Communications Focused Positions)
For Marketing & Communications candidates, the portfolio should include work that demonstrates a range of skills relevant to the position.
Below are key elements to consider including:
Design Samples: Examples of your graphic design work, including flyers, brochures, posters, or social media graphics. Ensure these are aligned with the job’s visual style or target audience.
Marketing Campaigns: A selection of campaigns you’ve developed or contributed to. This could include email marketing, social media campaigns, or paid advertisements. Focus on campaigns that demonstrate your understanding of strategy, audience targeting, and ROI.
Content Creation: Samples of written content, such as blog posts, newsletters, or website copy. Showcasing your writing style and ability to adapt messaging to different platforms or audiences is key.
Branding Projects: If you’ve worked on any branding efforts (logo design, brand guidelines, brand messaging), include these to showcase your understanding of visual and verbal brand development.
Social Media Strategy: Case studies or reports that show how you have developed or managed social media strategies. Include any analytics or insights you can provide on how your strategies impacted engagement or growth.
Creative Presentations: If applicable, include presentations you’ve created (e.g., PowerPoint, Google Slides, etc.) that showcase your ability to communicate ideas clearly and creatively.
Video or Multimedia Work: If you have experience creating video content, audio recordings, or multimedia presentations, include them to demonstrate your skills in content creation across different media.
Results/Case Studies: Where possible, include metrics or data points that demonstrate the success of your projects, such as increased engagement, click-through rates, or campaign conversion.
Limit the portfolio to 4-6 pieces that showcase your strongest, most relevant work, ensuring everything is clearly labeled and easy to navigate.
If you have any questions regarding the portfolio, please contact the PSA Program Manager at mpwarren@upenn.edu.
Please ensure that your portfolio is error-free, professionally formatted, and clearly labeled with all materials included.