Live. Work. Explore. as part of our 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 of dining outlets serving convenient grab-and-go meals and coffee. Regardless of your job, you will be a proud steward of the park and play a vital role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to all our guests.

Learning and Development Trainer

Job Summary:

Facilitate, track, and support training for both new and experienced employees in hospitality skills, operating systems, safety, and guest service excellence. This role leverages enthusiasm and expertise to foster a positive work environment while ensuring all team members deliver Legendary Hospitality to our guests.

The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: Early April to September
Pay: $16.25/hour
Schedule: up to 30 hours per week, including weekends in order to support operational needs

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Security Guard

Job Summary:
The security guard is to help ensure the employee dormitory area, and other areas as assigned, is safe and secure by conducting regular reviews and checks throughout the scheduled shift.

The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: May 2026 - October 2026
Pay: $16.00/hour
Schedule: 56 hours every two weeks, alternating 4 days per week and 3 days per week.  Shifts are 7:00pm - 3:30am

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Recycler

Job Summary:
The Recycler will assist in improving the sustainability and cleanliness of Xanterra’s operations at Mount Rushmore by collecting and transporting all recyclables and compost material to proper areas and assisting with the rooftop hydroponic greenhouse.

The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: May 2026- October 2026
Pay: $14.70/hour
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

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Food Outlet Attendant

The Food Outlet Attendant is responsible for assisting guests as they purchase items from the Food and Beverage outlets, including greeting guests, answering questions related to the food and menu items, and following procedures to capture the sale and purchase of items.

The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Pay: $13.50 per hour

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Facilities Custodian

Job Summary:
Responsible for helping maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the concession building, employee housing, parking structure and other assigned areas.

The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: May 2026 - November 2026
Pay: $14.70/hour
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

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Why Mount Rushmore National Memorial?
We are a welcoming community who works hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Mount Rushmore and proud stewards of the park.

Life in Mount Rushmore:

• Employee housing (dormitory-style or RV site) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style)

• On-site laundry facility, employee shuttle service, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth)

• Fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities

• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world

• The adventure of a lifetime!

Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellness Program

• Learning and Development Program

Perks:

• Black Hills VIP Training Pass Discounts for local attractions

• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts

• Planned employee trips and activities

• 15% Verizon service/products discount

• $350 Referral Bonus Program