Summer 2027 Operations Internships - Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Xanterra Travel Collection•Keystone, SD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Summer 2027 Operations Internship at Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a seasonal, full-time rotational program based in Keystone, South Dakota. Interns gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of the retail, food and beverage, risk, and sustainability departments, while taking part in classes and activities focused on operating guest services at a national memorial. Interns must relocate to Mount Rushmore for the duration of the program and be studying or interested in pursuing a hospitality career. The season runs from May through August. The position pays $15.00 per hour and is scheduled for 40 hours over five days per week; schedules may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Must be a current college student in Hospitality, Business, or a related field.
Must be studying or interested in pursuing a career in the hospitality industry.
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

Learn about operations at a high-volume historical property.
Gain hands-on experience in operating and support departments.
Participate in classes and activities about operating guest services at a national memorial.
Access management training opportunities from the course catalog.
Network with managers and directors at the Memorial.
Identify challenges and solutions for operating a sustainable hospitality enterprise within a National Park.