JOIN US
WHY SAI?
Come Lead With Us
At Student Agencies, managers gain hands-on business experience that goes far beyond the classroom. From budgeting and financial reporting to marketing and product launches, you’ll build skills that set you apart in your career.
Drive Innovation Together
We don’t wait for opportunity—we create it. Every manager starts with a business as a blank slate, using strategy and creativity to drive growth and achieve real results.
Become Part of Our Legacy
Founded in 1894, Student Agencies is the nation’s oldest independent student-run corporation. Join Cornell’s original start-up and contribute to a tradition that employs 300+ students and inspires ventures nationwide.
Join Our Community
Here, professional growth meets lasting friendships. Whether it’s boating on Cayuga Lake or weekend adventures, you’ll find a supportive and social environment that makes work memorable.
OUR APPLICATION PROCESS
We believe in keeping our application process open and transparent, so you’ll always know what to expect at every stage. From your initial application to the final conversation with our CEO, we share each step upfront to help you feel confident and prepared. If you want to know more, feel free to contact any of our members for a coffee chat.
Joining Student Agencies is a four-step process designed to get to know you and your potential to contribute to our team:
Apply Online – Submit your application for the position listed below. We require a resume and a few basic details to get started.
First-Round Interview – Meet with a member of our management team for a behavioral interview. We’ll ask questions to better understand your experiences, strengths, and what you’ll bring to Student Agencies.
Second-Round Case Study – Tackle a business-related case study to showcase your problem-solving and decision-making. No prior business experience or special preparation is required—we’re simply interested in how you think and explain your choices.
Conversation with our CEO – Discuss your fit, goals, and commitment to Student Agencies before joining our team.
OUR POSITIONS
Our manager positions offer Cornell students the chance to run real businesses and make impactful decisions from day one. You’ll gain hands-on experience in leadership, strategy, and operations while building skills that last a lifetime.
We are not currently hiring, but stay tuned for more opportunities to connect with Student Agencies in Fall 2026!
Where We Are Now
We have an expansive network of successful alumni, who remain interested in the welfare and future of SAI. Though our alumni are leaders in a variety of different fields, one thing they all agree upon is that SAI was the most valuable part of their experience as Cornellians. After their time at SAI, our managers use this network as a launchpad for their careers.
JOIN OUR TEAM
We are not currently hiring, but stay tuned for more opportunities to connect with Student Agencies in Fall 2026!
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Big Red/Hired Hands Field Representative opportunities are accepted on an ongoing basis here.
Campus Promotions brand ambassador and poster runner opportunities are accepted on an ongoing basis here.
Student Agencies Tutoring tutor applications are accepted on an ongoing basis here.
Interested in working on our yearbook team? Email cornellian@studentagencies.com for editor and photographer opportunities.