Summer 2027 Operations Internships - Mount Rushmore National Memorial

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

Benefits offered by this job

Referral Bonus Program

Discounts on retail and travel

Employee trips and activities

Job summary

Xanterra at Mount Rushmore National Memorial in Keystone, South Dakota is offering an Operations Internship this summer. This rotational program provides hands-on experience across retail, food & beverage, risk, and sustainability while you participate in classes and activities to learn guest services operations at a national memorial.

You will gain exposure to high-volume operations, receive management training through the course catalog, and network with managers and directors.

Qualifications

• Must be a current college student in Hospitality, Business, or a related field.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record in the last 3 years.
• Must be able to stand for approximately 8 hours.
• Must be able to walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to push or pull 50-75 pounds and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, and reach for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Learn about operations at a high-volume historical property.
• Gain hands-on experience in operating and support departments.
• Have access to management training opportunities from the course catalog.
• Network with managers and directors at the Memorial.
• Identify some of the challenges and solutions for operating a sustainable hospitality enterprise within a National Park.

Skills

Hospitality focus

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Education

Hospitality/business-related field

Job description

Overview

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.

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

We’re hiring Operations Interns to Live. Work. Explore. this summer!

To be eligible for this internship, you must:

• Relocate to Mount Rushmore in Keystone, South Dakota for the duration of the program
• Be studying or interested in pursuing a career in the hospitality industry

Job Summary

This is a rotational internship program that allows interns to gain hands-on experience in multiple areas within the retail, food & beverage, risk, and sustainability departments while participating in classes and activities to learn more about operating guest services at a national memorial.

The Details:

Position Type: Seasonal, Full-Time Internship

Season Dates: May - August

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Schedule: 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include evenings, weekends, and holidays)

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

What you will learn:

• Learn about operations at a high-volume historical property
• Gain hands‑on experience in operating and support departments
• Have access to management training opportunities from the course catalog
• Network with managers and directors at the Memorial
• Identify some of the challenges and solutions for operating a sustainable hospitality enterprise within a National Park.

Qualifications

• Must be a current college student in Hospitality, Business, or a related field
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record in the last 3 years.
• Must be able to stand for approximately 8 hours
• Must be able to walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to push or pull 50-75 pounds and lift up to 30 pounds
• Must be able to bend, stretch, and reach for extended periods

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.