Parks & Recreation Intern-Trails/Grounds 2025 Internship Description Our Company: There’s no organization quite like the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation (TRMF). We’re a premiere tourism operation—and we’re a 501c(3) non-profit. We welcome hundreds of thousands of guests to an exciting, diverse lineup of entertainment, historical, and educational attractions—and we work tirelessly to connect people to Medora for positive life changing experiences. TRMF was established in 1986—but our story begins before that. In 1962, nationally-renowned businessman Harold Schafer took an interest in a historic old town named Medora. He loved its history, its striking location, and its potential to inspire others. So he began revitalizing the old town: he restored a historic hotel, brought the Medora Musical to town, and so much more. It was 1986 when the Schafer family, with Harold ready to retire from business, donated all they’d created in Medora to establish the non-profit Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation. In the years since, we’ve grown from a staff of a handful of folks to more than 90 full-time employees, with hundreds more seasonal workers and over 650 volunteers. We’ve awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of scholarships to our staff. The Medora Musical has earned the attention of The New York Times. And we’ve earned a reputation as the #1 tourism and hospitality provider in North Dakota. We are a team of people who draw inspiration from Medora. We deeply respect this place, and the people we meet here. We deliver excellence in hospitality. We work with creativity and integrity. We’re a family that values family. We are the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation. Summary/Objective The Parks & Recreation Intern for Trails and Grounds will perform various tasks at Point-to-Point Park, the TRMF amusement/recreation facility. In addition to helping with the daily operations of the park, the Parks & Recreation Intern for Trails and Grounds will maintain existing trail systems. This entails keeping trails clean, refilling water stations, and adding improvements to trail areas. The Trails and Grounds intern will also keep the miniature golf course and other attractions in Point-to-Point Park free from weeds and debris. Supervisory Responsibilities Assist supervisors and Management when needed. Duties/Responsibilities Keep work vehicle clean, organized, and full of needed supplies. Perform routine safety checks on the company vehicle and follow fueling procedures. Refill and maintain water stations on Medora trails. Empty garbage cans and remove trash from Medora trails including debris after horse rides. Maintain trails including weeding, shoveling, widening trails. Perform cyclical cleaning projects on signs, benches, water stations. Help with trail updates including rock removal, creating culverts to channel water, fixing erosion zones, maintaining or replace signage. Assist with other Point to Point employees as needed with ticketing, concessions, zipline. Assist guests with inquiries about the facilities, attractions, and rules and regulations. Provide patrons with directions to Medora attractions. Develop relationships and work with volunteers daily. Ensure that patrons follow rules and safety procedures. Responsible for safety inspections and safe operating procedures. Cleans equipment, rides, vehicles, booths, facilities, or grounds as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements Required Skills/Abilities Must have a clean U.S. Driver’s License. Able to use landscaping equipment and tools including shovels, weedwhackers, backpacks for spraying weeds/watering, hand clippers. Must be willing to work 5:00am to 2:00pm shifts. Must be willing to work in other departments during inclement weather. Must be an initiative-taker, who can self-manage and prioritize projects. Excellent communication skills and people skills. Ability to meet customers’ needs and provide necessary assistance. Ability to learn the procedures, rules, and regulations for the facility. Ability to master multiple job responsibilities required at the facility. Excellent time management skills. Required Education and Experience? High school diploma or equivalent required. Forestry, Horticulture, Parks and Recreation, Ag Majors preferred. Work Environment This position operates in a professional recreational environment. This role continuously requires the employee to work outside in all weather conditions including heat, cold, humidity, rain, and wind. This position works alone to accomplish tasks independently of the team but may assist the team when needed. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to perform the physical duties of the job. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally. Must be able to carry a backpack weighing up to 50 pounds. Must be able work in a variety of weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Sunday through Saturday. This position regularly requires long hours and weekend work. This position is scheduled from 5:00am to 2:00pm typically. AAP/EEO Statement It is the policy of TRMF to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, TRMF will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Our Location: TRMF is located in the heart of the Badlands: Medora, North Dakota. It’s situated near the border separating North Dakota and Montana, along Interstate 94. Medora is the basecamp to Theodore Roosevelt National Park: 110 square miles of rugged beauty. You’re never more than a few minutes away from a night under the stars or a bike ride along the thrilling Maah Daah Hey Trail. In Medora, beauty and adventure abound. Our central hub of operations, the Life Skills Center, is a state-of-the-art campus, purpose-built for the glory of work and the joy of living. It features a dining room, a fitness center, as well as spaces for music, studying, learning, prayer, reflection, and socializing—all designed with our employees in mind. Why Apply? You have a passion for exploring beautiful places and meeting people from around the world. Competitive wages with great opportunities for overtime work Affordable company provided housing on-site Employee meals provided at low cost in employee dining room Explore Medora and its attractions free or at discounted costs. Including the Medora Musical, Bully Pulpit Golf Course, Trail Rides, Mini Golf, Retail Shops and more! Contact Us: Learn more at www.medora.com/employment Salary Description $15.00 per hour