Welcome, Students!

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. 

Front Desk position with the Graduate School

This position you will be helping the grad school with walk-ins and phones. We are looking for 1-2 students to start for the spring 2026 semester. 

Duties: Phones, conversation, electronic filing, helping with projects in our office. 

How to apply: Bring your resume to the Graduate office in Montana Hall

Doig Center Intern Spring 2026 Advertisement

The Doig Center for the Study of the Lands and Peoples of the North American West at Montana State University

invites applications for a Spring ‘26 undergraduate student intern who will assist with new Doig Center

programming, communications, and marketing initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to build highly relevant

skill sets in the public humanities that can be applied to several different professional contexts, including

communications, public programming, marketing, and development. Specifically, we are looking for a detail-

oriented and quick-learning team player who can handle multiple projects simultaneously.

 

Duties/Responsibilities

●Collaborate with the Doig Center staff (Director and Program Coordinator) on all projects and maintain

clear communication with all MSU faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders

●Assist in the editing and production of the new monthly Doig Center podcast

●Assist in the creation and distribution of the new quarterly Doig Center newsletter

●Assist in growing and maintaining the Doig Center mailing list

●Assist in fundraising and development activities and events as assigned

●Add content for and maintain the new Doig Center social media platforms as assigned (e.g. YouTube

channel and Instagram)

●Assist with other programs and events as assigned

 

Required Skills/Qualifications

●Strong skills with Adobe Creative Suite and newsletter/mailing list management software a must

●Previous technical experience producing podcasts desirable but not required

●Detail-oriented approach to managing multiple projects simultaneously

●Collaborative and clear communication skills while maintaining ability to work independently

●Strong work ethic and quick learner

●Interest in interdisciplinary public humanities projects (though previous experience in this field is not

required)

●If you think you would be a good fit for the position but only have some of the qualifications listed, please

apply anyway!

 

Stipend: 10-14 hours/week for the Spring Semester (depending on availability) at $16/hour

 

Application deadline: November 21, 2025

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume highlighting your relevant experience and skill sets to

ivandoigcenter@montana.edu. Please direct questions concerning the internship to Daniel Grant, Doig Center

Director, at daniel.grant1@montana.edu and Anna Verhaeghe, Doig Center Program Coordinator, at

anna.verhaeghe@montana.edu.

Orientation Leaders needed for Summer 2026!

MSU Office of Admissions is looking for students to help welcome the next incoming class to campus over four Orientation sessions in summer 2026.

Qualifications: 

• 2.5 Cumulative GPA
• Good Academic Standing 
• Leadership & Communication Skills

Requirements: 

• OL Application & Interview
• HLD460 2 credit course in spring 2026
• Summer Availability

For more information click here!

To apply click here!:

Position Title: Front Desk Associate 

Location: Romney Hall, Rm 137, MSU

Department: Disability Services

Reports To: Accessibility Coorinator

Employment Type: Part-time, flexible hours

Compensation: $15/hour

 

Position Overview: 

Disability Services is seeking a motivated and friendly college student to join our team as a Front Desk Associate. This position is ideal for students looking to gain valuable customer service experience while balancing academic responsibilities. As a Front Desk Associate, you will be the first point of contact for our visitors, providing exceptional service and ensuring smooth operations at the front desk. You will be assisting students in setting up accommodation appointments and using accommodation-related software such as Accommodate and Genio. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Greet and welcome students, family, and staff in a professional and courteous manner. 

• Answer and direct incoming phone calls to the appropriate departments or individuals. 

• Manage and coordinate appointment schedules, ensuring timely communication with relevant parties. 

• Handle general inquiries and provide accurate information about the organization’s services and operations.

• Assist with administrative tasks, such as filing, data entry, and handling correspondence. 

• Communicate responses to requests in accordance with office policies and guidelines including confidentiality process 

• Maintain a clean and organized front desk area, ensuring it is always presentable. 

• Manage incoming and outgoing mail and packages. 

• Communicates potential obstacles or challenges clearly and proactively 

• Monitor and manage incoming student cases on the Accommodate portal. 

• Assist with Disability Services representation, set-up and coordination during occasional on-campus events. 

•  Other relevant administrative tasks as required 

Qualifications: 

• Currently enrolled as a student at Montana State University. 

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive and professional demeanor. 

• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and basic computer skills. 

• Previous customer service or administrative experience is a plus but not required. 

• Dependable for scheduled shifts and responsibilities 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

How to Apply: 

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief cover letter outlining their availability and interest in the position to sarah.heaton@montana.edu. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 

 

Administration and web support with the Provost Office

Experience with web design, CMS and web maintenance. The office of the provost is looking to redo our website in coordination with UIT Web support to have a similar look and function as other sites. Work can be done from anywhere not dependent on being in Provost Office Location. 

Pay: $20.00 an hour

To learn more and to send resume to:

Julia Heard

Email: jheard@montana.edu 

Phone: 406-994-4373

 

Department of Animal and Range Sciences are looking to hire work-study students interested in research.

Application screening will begin on October 15, 2025. However, applications will

continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant is established.

This position would be best suited for:

•Undergraduate students in Animal Sciences, Range Sciences, or related

fields.

•Students with experience managing or feeding cattle, ruminal collection, in

vitro incubations, and rangeland management are appreciated but not

mandatory.

•Interest in animal production, particularly in beef cattle, as well as in

rangeland production.

•Enthusiasm for learning research techniques and lab protocols.

•Interest in publishing scientific publications.

Brief Position Overview: As member of the Ruminant Nutrition Lab, the selected undergraduate students

will:

•Participate in and support research efforts, projects, and research initiatives.

•Provide labor support by assisting with field work, collection, laboratory

protocols and analysis of research results.

•Learn several research techniques, data entry, statistical analysis, and

scientific writing; and

•Potentially will be able to present data at a National Conference.

Duties and Responsibilities

•Collection of ruminal fluid

•Sampling and processing of plants and forages

•Assisting in-vitro batch culture incubations•Supporting sample processing at the laboratory

•Supporting data entry and analysis

•Planting and maintaining experimental legume and grass plots

Salary: This is a work-study position. MSU’s Financial Aid Office will assist the

student in determining the pay rate.

Interested? Contact Dr. Wilmer Cuervo at (406) 994-5563 or wilmer.cuervovivas@montana.edu 

Undergraduate Administrative Assistant with Montana State University Food Product Development Lab

Work Study Students only – call financial aid to find out if you are Work Study Eligible

Description:

This role is a work-study position with the Montana State University Food Product Development Lab that is curated for an undergraduate student who can take on various administrative tasks, also preferably is currently enrolled in a food and nutrition, agriculture, or hospitality-related major. Responsibilities of this role include aiding the culinary team in emailing and scheduling industry project clients, as well as doing nutritional calculations, and hands-on kitchen trials. It also may include aiding in social media posting and content creation. This role requires, on average, 5-10 hours per week.

 

Responsibilities:

1. Send and respond to emails regarding scheduling and new client applications
2. Update project progress spreadsheet as needed
3. Aid in social media posting/content creation
4. Collaborate with the culinary team to calculate nutritional values 
5. Research nutrition-related content according to industry project needs (such as meeting the USDA school meal standards)
6. Communicate with the Food Product Development team via in-person meetings, Microsoft Teams and Outlook.

 

Qualifications:

1. Undergraduate Standing (part- or full-time)
2. Well-versed in email etiquette and professional communication
3. Ability and interest in helping with social media content and posting
4. Ability to calculate basic nutritional values and support recipe reformulation to meet certain nutrient requirements
5. Proficient at Microsoft Word and Excel
6. Preferably, currently enrolled in either Dietetics or Nutrition Science, agriculture, hospitality, or related fields

Pay rate: 17-21/h

To apply please send resume over to: wanyuan.kuo@montana.edu

Rosauers

Rosauers supermarkets is a place where everyone can grow.

A short drive from campus or you can take the streamline bus on the Goldline route or the Purpleline route to get to work. 

Click here to see jobs available and apply!

InterWest Moving & Storage

We want people who will represent our values of extraordinary service, dedication to win-win partnerships, and commitment to ensure excellent service standards. Providing amazing customer experience is our top priority! Enthusiasm for continuous improvement and personal growth is a must. We want to invest in you!

Part-time jobs for students as Drivers, Warehouse Team & Helpers. 

Pay starting at: $26/hour, also tips included on some positions!

Click here to see positions available and apply!

 

Smith's Food and Drug store

A short drive from campus or you can take the streamline bus on the Blueline route to get to work. 

Click here to see positions available and apply!