On and Off Campus Job Opportunities

Academic Peer Partner

Academic Peer Partners are traditional MSU students who support LIFE Scholars, students with intellectual/developmental disabilities with their academic coursework. The amount of time and level of support will vary depending on the needs and goals of the student. Training and ongoing support is provided. 

Spring Semester

To apply send resume to: carolyn.long@montana.edu

Intramural Sports Official

Gain valuable experiences and transferrable skills by becoming an official with Intramural Sports! Learn important tools such as game management, rules knowledge, controlling emotions, and teamwork by officiating sports like Flag Football, Soccer, Basketball, and/or Volleyball. This position is designed to have a lot of interaction with participants of Intramural Sports to create a welcoming and safe environment

You can sign up for an interview by clicking this link (Book time with Morse, Olivia: Intramural Sports Interview •) or by emailing Olivia Morse, Coordinator of Competitive Sports at olivia.morse@montana.edu

Don't see what you are looking for? Go to the Hire-A-Bobcat app powered by Handshake. If youdon’t have it, download it. Now sure how it works? Click here!

Departments & Jobs on Hire-A-Bobcat: Check out the collections center to find jobs!

Testing Center: Currently Hiring a Student Assistant forSpring 2026. Click here to apply!

Wellness Center/Campus Recreation

UIT: Positions are full for now but they do collect resumes and applications to create a pool of candidate.This means you can apply at any time, even if there isn’t a current opening. When a position becomes available, they review the pool and reach out to applicants who may be a good fit. Click here to apply.

 

Montana State University has a wealth of opportunities in research for our undergraduate students. If you are wanting to learn more about these opportunities and the steps to take, visit the Undergraduate Roadmap to Research page to get started! Undergraduate research positions are also posted on Hire-A-Bobcat powered by Handshake in the collections tab under Undergraduate Research. 

For On Campus Opportunities check out the  Posted App! Made by a former MSU Student.

For Off Campus Opportunities check out the GigWorx app, based here in Bozeman! 

Bozeman has a strong local job market, especially for students looking for part-time, flexible work. Many off-campus employers prefer in-person applications or direct outreach, so don’t rely only on online postings. 

Popular Areas to Look 

Downtown Bozeman

Downtown is a hub for restaurants, coffee shops, retail stores, and small businesses that frequently hire part-time staff. Walking in during non-busy hours with a resume can be very effective. 

Gallatin Valley Mall Area

The mall and surrounding shopping centers often hire for retail, food service, and customer support roles. Many businesses post openings in-store or on their company websites. 

Cannery District & Northeast Bozeman

This area includes restaurants, breweries, fitness studios, and local shops that regularly hire part-time employees. These employers often value reliability and availability over prior experience. 

19th Avenue & West Main Corridor

Larger retailers, grocery stores, gyms, and service-based businesses along these main roads frequently have part-time openings with varied schedules. 

Tips for Success 

• Visit businesses in person during slower hours (mid-morning or mid-afternoon). 

• Bring a short, clean resume—even if the job doesn’t require one. 

• Be ready to share your availability clearly. 

• Follow up if you don’t hear back within a week. 

• Check local job boards, business Instagram pages, businesses websites and storefront signs. 

Helpful Local Resources 

• Local business websites and social media pages 

• Community bulletin boards (coffee shops, gyms, grocery stores) 

• Word of mouth — let friends, classmates, and coworkers know you’re looking