Parking Attendant - Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Xanterra; South Dakota; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts

Planned employee trips and activities

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Xanterra is seeking a Parking Attendant for Mount Rushmore National Memorial in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The role centers on directing guests in the parking structure and answering questions to ensure a positive guest experience.

Position is seasonal, running from November 2026 through April 2027, with a pay rate of $14.70 per hour. Duties include guiding guests and vehicles, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring safety at the memorial’s parking facilities.

Qualifications

• Previous hospitality experience is preferred.
• Ability to provide excellent guest service.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where tasks and priorities can change quickly and with little notice.
• Willing to "pitch-in" and help the team with tasks.
• Must be a positive team player with flexible schedules who like to have fun and have the passion to work.
• Ability and willingness to work outside in various weather conditions and temperatures at elevations over 5,000 feet.

Responsibilities

• Act as a positive first contact with guests as they arrive.
• Provide clear direction and information to guests and vehicles on where to park.
• Respond to guest questions and inquiries in a professional manner.
• Help in maintaining cleanliness and clear surfaces of parking facility area, including but not limited to booths, grounds, parking spaces, walkways.
• Act as a crossing guard at the pedestrian walkway between the parking facility and the Memorial.
• Follow proper cash handling and payment procedures.
• Follow Company and departmental environmental and safety practices, policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Guest service

Team player

Outdoor work

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Parking team at Mount Rushmore National Memorial!

Located in the beautiful Black Hills region of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore National Memorial is open year-round and operates retail shops and a variety dining outlets serving convenient grab-and-go meals and coffee.

We're hiring a Parking Attendant to Live. Work. Explore. this winter!

Job Summary:

The Parking Attendant will direct guests in the parking structure and answer questions to ensure a positive guest experience.

The Details:

• Position Type: Seasonal
• Season Dates: November 2026 to April 2027
• Pay: $14.70/hour

Life in Mount Rushmore

• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• $350 Referral Bonus Program

Benefits:

• Xanterra offers competitive benefit programs and services for eligible employees. For more information, click here.

Responsibilities

• Act as a positive first contact with guests as they arrive.
• Provide clear direction and information to guests and vehicles on where to park.
• Respond to guest questions and inquiries in a professional manner.
• Help in maintaining cleanliness and clear surfaces of parking facility area, including but not limited to booths, grounds, parking spaces, walkways.
• Act as a crossing guard at the pedestrian walkway between the parking facility and the Memorial.
• Follow proper cash handling and payment procedures.
• Follow Company and departmental environmental and safety practices, policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous hospitality experience is preferred.
• Ability to provide excellent guest service.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where tasks and priorities can change quickly and with little notice.
• Willing to "pitch-in" and help the team with tasks.
• Must be a positive team player with flexible schedules who like to have fun and have the passion to work.
• Ability and willingness to work outside in various weather conditions and temperatures at elevations over 5,000 feet.

Physical Requirements include:

• Constantly standing, walking, and handling.
• Frequently reaching outward, and lifting/carrying up to 10-20 pounds.
• Occasionally reach above shoulder, climbing, crawling, squatting/kneeling, bending, lifting/carrying 21-100 pounds, and pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.