Needs From: Greater Gallatin United Way

Volunteer: Administrative Support


Administrative Volunteer


Reports to: Director of Grants & Strategy

Direct Reports: N/A


Big Sky Youth Empowerment (BYEP) is a nonprofit adventure-based mentoring program in Bozeman, Montana, that has served vulnerable youth in the Gallatin Valley for the past 25 years. BYEP offers a group social emotional life skills curriculum paired with outdoor adventures to youth in grades 7-12, with a capacity to serve up to 132 youth. BYEP was founded in 2001 by Pete MacFadyen with the intent of providing a creative solution to the lack of effective programming for teens.BYEP’s mission is to create a transformative community where vulnerable teenagers experience belonging, purpose, and well-being through group mentorship, adventure, and connection with the natural world. 


We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Administrative Volunteer to support our Development team. This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys organized, computer-based work and wants to meaningfully contribute to an essential community program behind the scenes. The Administrative Volunteer plays an important role in helping ensure our systems run smoothly, allowing our development staff to focus more fully on fundraising efforts.


This position prioritizes consistency and care over speed or volume. BYEP understands and respects personal schedules, travel, and life commitments; we are simply seeking someone who can reliably contribute a couple hours each week.


Key Job Responsibilities


Support accurate data entry and record maintenance in BYEP’s Salesforce database

Assist with administrative tasks related to fundraising, grants, and donor stewardship

Help organize and maintain digital files and documentation

Collaborate with Development staff to ensure information is complete and up-to-date

Complete tasks independently while meeting agreed-upon timelines

Maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive information


Schedule

Approximately 2-5 hours per week

Minimum 4-month commitment preferred to ensure continuity

Preference would be to coordinate a regular schedule within the hours of Monday-Thursday, 10am-5pm, with flexibility as needed. 



Qualifications


Strong attention to detail and organization

Comfort working with computers and basic software systems

Reliability, follow-through, and clear communication

Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

Interest in supporting youth and community-based nonprofit work

Prior office, administrative, or data-related experience

Familiarity with databases, spreadsheets, or CRM systems (training provided as needed, the work is not highly technical)

Appreciation for steady, behind-the-scenes work that supports a larger mission


Compensation


This is an unpaid volunteer position. While BYEP is unable to offer financial compensation, we deeply value the time, care, and expertise our volunteers bring to the organization. We do our best to show that appreciation through good coffee, seasonal BYEP swag, sincere gratitude, and the knowledge that your support directly helps sustain programming for teens and families in our community.


After reviewing our website at www.byep.org, interested applicants are invited to email a note of interest and a resume (or summary of professional experience) to anna@byep.org. Please use the subject line “Administrative Volunteer Application”.  Inquiries are welcome, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.


Big Sky Youth Empowerment is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. BYEP values diversity.We believe that all employees and applicants should be treated with dignity and respect.  All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, creed, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or association with a person or group with any of the above characteristics, except where the reasonable demands of the job require such a distinction to be made. BYEP will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the organization, within legal requirements of the law.  Individuals who are Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQ+, immigrants, and individuals who have experienced systemic oppression, are encouraged to apply. 




Agency: Big Sky Youth Empowerment


Administrative Volunteer


Reports to: Director of Grants & Strategy

Direct Reports: N/A


Big Sky Youth Empowerment (BYEP) is a nonprofit adventure-based mentoring program in Bozeman, Montana, that has served vulnerable youth in the Gallatin Valley for the past 25 years. BYEP offers a group social emotional life skills curriculum paired with outdoor adventures to youth in grades 7-12, with a capacity to serve up to 132 youth. BYEP was founded in 2001 by Pete MacFadyen with the intent of providing a creative solution to the lack of effective programming for teens.BYEP’s mission is to create a transformative community where vulnerable teenagers experience belonging, purpose, and well-being through group mentorship, adventure, and connection with the natural world. 


We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Administrative Volunteer to support our Development team. This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys organized, computer-based work and wants to meaningfully contribute to an essential community program behind the scenes. The Administrative Volunteer plays an important role in helping ensure our systems run smoothly, allowing our development staff to focus more fully on fundraising efforts.


This position prioritizes consistency and care over speed or volume. BYEP understands and respects personal schedules, travel, and life commitments; we are simply seeking someone who can reliably contribute a couple hours each week.


Key Job Responsibilities


Support accurate data entry and record maintenance in BYEP’s Salesforce database

Assist with administrative tasks related to fundraising, grants, and donor stewardship

Help organize and maintain digital files and documentation

Collaborate with Development staff to ensure information is complete and up-to-date

Complete tasks independently while meeting agreed-upon timelines

Maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive information


Schedule

Approximately 2-5 hours per week

Minimum 4-month commitment preferred to ensure continuity

Preference would be to coordinate a regular schedule within the hours of Monday-Thursday, 10am-5pm, with flexibility as needed. 



Qualifications


Strong attention to detail and organization

Comfort working with computers and basic software systems

Reliability, follow-through, and clear communication

Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

Interest in supporting youth and community-based nonprofit work

Prior office, administrative, or data-related experience

Familiarity with databases, spreadsheets, or CRM systems (training provided as needed, the work is not highly technical)

Appreciation for steady, behind-the-scenes work that supports a larger mission


Compensation


This is an unpaid volunteer position. While BYEP is unable to offer financial compensation, we deeply value the time, care, and expertise our volunteers bring to the organization. We do our best to show that appreciation through good coffee, seasonal BYEP swag, sincere gratitude, and the knowledge that your support directly helps sustain programming for teens and families in our community.


After reviewing our website at www.byep.org, interested applicants are invited to email a note of interest and a resume (or summary of professional experience) to anna@byep.org. Please use the subject line “Administrative Volunteer Application”.  Inquiries are welcome, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.


Big Sky Youth Empowerment is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. BYEP values diversity.We believe that all employees and applicants should be treated with dignity and respect.  All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, creed, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or association with a person or group with any of the above characteristics, except where the reasonable demands of the job require such a distinction to be made. BYEP will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the organization, within legal requirements of the law.  Individuals who are Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQ+, immigrants, and individuals who have experienced systemic oppression, are encouraged to apply. 




Agency: Big Sky Youth Empowerment

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 59715

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Adventure-Based, Group Mentoring Volunteers @ BYEP

Mentors change lives. But the most important life mentors change is their own.

Mentors with BYEP get the unique chance to volunteer with teens who commit to empowering their own lives, and in turn, the lives of their mentors. If you're needing inspiration, challenges, and connection, then, holy cow, you're meant for BYEP. BYEP Mentors spend one night per week from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. in a social emotional workshop with a small group of amazing teens and a BYEP Program Manager, and one day during the weekend on an adventure. Adventures include skiing, snowboarding, rock climbing, hiking, whitewater rafting, painting, throwing pottery and more. And the best part? Making a positive impact in your community. Apply online at https://www.byep.org/mentor.

Agency: Big Sky Youth Empowerment

Mentors change lives. But the most important life mentors change is their own.

Mentors with BYEP get the unique chance to volunteer with teens who commit to empowering their own lives, and in turn, the lives of their mentors. If you're needing inspiration, challenges, and connection, then, holy cow, you're meant for BYEP. BYEP Mentors spend one night per week from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. in a social emotional workshop with a small group of amazing teens and a BYEP Program Manager, and one day during the weekend on an adventure. Adventures include skiing, snowboarding, rock climbing, hiking, whitewater rafting, painting, throwing pottery and more. And the best part? Making a positive impact in your community. Apply online at https://www.byep.org/mentor.

Agency: Big Sky Youth Empowerment

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 59715

Allow Groups: No