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Leadership & General Employment 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!

FY26 Student Leadership Selection Process and Timeline

Every year, leadership roles re-open for application as these roles are selected for 1-year terms. Although experience within an agency is preferred, interested applicants for a leadership position may apply for roles outside of their current agency. 

  • October: Information Sessions Begin
  • November: C-Suite Selection Process Begins
  • Devember/January: Interviews for all other roles
  • February: Orientation & Training Begins
  • April: Student Leadership Term Begins 

These students are chosen for their demonstrated interest and commitment to PSA, its growth, and it’s betterment. 

To learn more, visit the FY26 Student Leadership Selection page for open positions. 

Applications are now open to join the FY2026 Team! 

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Follow These Steps to Apply:

  1. Log in to Workday@Penn using your PennKey and Password.
  2. In the top left menu, click on “Career”
  3. Click on “Find Jobs for Student Employment”
  4. Search for the job positions below or “Penn Student Agencies”
Or click on the job titles below to be redirected to the Job Requisition! 

Open Positions - Spring 2025 Start-Dates

The PSA Portfolio team is currently taking applications for the FY26 Leadership team, learn more about open positions by visiting FY26 Student Leadership Selection page. Applications are open now on workday with start dates between Jan. 15, 2025 and Jan. 27, 2025.

All Associates must maintain a minimum of 10 hours of weekly availability between 8am – 8pm; Monday – Friday. Delivery Associates need to have 10 hours of availablity between 8am – 1:30pm for pick-ups and/or 2pm – 8pm for drop-offs; Monday – Friday. Customer Experience Associates need to have at least 5 hours of their availability during Storefront hours between 12pm – 4pm; Monday – Friday.

firstServices is currently taking applications for the FY26 Leadership team, learn more about open positions by visiting FY26 Student Leadership Selection page. Applications are open now on workday with start dates between Jan. 15, 2025 and Jan. 27, 2025.

  • Barista| $12.50/hr. | Anticipated Start Date: 01/27/2025
    • In-Person Scheduled 7 – 10 hours weekly
    • Minimum of 10 hours of availability required within operational hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM –  6:00 PM (extended to 10:00 pm).

Williams Cafe is currently taking applications for the FY26 Leadership team, learn more about open positions by visiting FY26 Student Leadership Selection page. Applications are open now on workday with start dates between Jan. 15, 2025 and Jan. 27, 2025.

This team is not currently hiring and has no open roles. Please check back for future opportunities!

The Record is currently taking applications for the FY26 Leadership team, learn more about open positions by visiting FY26 Student Leadership Selection page. Applications are open now on workday with start dates between Jan. 15, 2025 and Jan. 27, 2025.

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. Cover Letter (Required for All Positions)

A cover letter lets the hiring team get to know an applicant and their motives for applying to the position. This application element should be error-free, professionally formatted, and no longer than 1 page.

In your cover letter please address the following:

  1. Why do you want to work for Penn Student Agencies?
  2. Why do you want to work for the team and in the position you are applying for? 
  3. What do you hope to bring to the team you are applying to?
  4. What skills and experience do you hope to gain while at PSA?

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

IV. Portfolio (All Creative & Marketing Based Positions)

If you are applying to Penn Visual Solutions; or a Marketing position; you will be asked to submit a design or marketing portfolio of your works. This portfolio may be a collection of pieces, a website, or a link to a folder. Please limit your selection to 4-6 pieces that showcase your skills as they relate to the job responsibilities. 

Feel free to email the PSA Program Manager if you have questions about the portfolio.

This application element should be error-free, professionally formatted, and clearly indicate all materials related to the portfolio.