Summer 2027 Operations Internships - Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Internal Career Site•Keystone, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This seasonal, full-time rotational internship at Mount Rushmore National Memorial provides hands-on experience across retail, food and beverage, risk, and sustainability departments. Interns also participate in classes and activities focused on operating guest services at a national memorial. The program runs from May through August 2027 and pays $15.00 per hour. The schedule is 40 hours over five days per week and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Interns must relocate to Mount Rushmore in Keystone, South Dakota, for the duration of the program. The role offers exposure to operations at a high-volume historical property, experience in operating and support departments, access to management training, and opportunities to network with Memorial managers and directors.

Requirements

Must be a current college student in Hospitality, Business, or a related field.
Must relocate to Mount Rushmore in Keystone, South Dakota, for the duration of the program.
Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record in the last three years.
Must be able to stand for approximately eight 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

Gain hands-on experience in retail, food and beverage, risk, and sustainability departments.
Participate in classes and activities about operating guest services at a national memorial.
Learn about operations at a high-volume historical property.
Gain experience in operating and support departments.
Identify challenges and solutions for operating a sustainable hospitality enterprise within a National Park.