Turfgrass Intern 2025 Internship Description Our Company There is no organization quite like the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation (TRMF). We are 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 had created in Medora to establish the non-profit Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation. In the years since, we have 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 have 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 have 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 are a family that values family. We are the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation. Summary/Objective A Turfgrass Intern member will have a primary day-to-day responsibility to perform landscaping tasks using power equipment and hand tools to assist in golf course turf maintenance, course set- up, and irrigation. + Operates a variety of maintenance equipment such as shovels, rakes, saws, or other hand tools to complete assignments. + Operates power equipment and other vehicles such as tractors, mowers, chainsaws, electric clippers, or other similar machines. + Excavates and backfills ditches and trenches. + Plans and cultivate lawns, turf, or gardens and determine further work that should occur based on landscaping designs. + Performs regular and seasonal maintenance on irrigations systems. + Cuts and trims golf course greens, fairways, trees, weeds, brush, tees, and roughs. + Grades and prepares base, lays sod and seeds greens, tees, and fairways. + Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees by spraying or spreading. + Maintains cleanliness of all golf course equipment and participates in daily setup for play with course set up and maintenance. Supervisory Requirements + May supervise other Golf Grounds workers as needed. Requirements Required Skills/Abilities Excellent verbal communication skills. Reliable, on time, and ready for every shift. Provide outstanding guest service. Required Education and Experience Must have a clean U.S. Driver’s License and be able to drive a 14-passenger van. Must give exceptional service to all guests. Must be able to troubleshoot and create solutions if needed. Previous experience with golf courses or driving ranges preferred. Must be able to work in outdoor environments. Must be fluent in English, bilingual a plus. Work Environment This position is generally an outdoor position which involves working in hot, humid conditions and various weather elements. Shift hours are primarily 5:30am-2:00pm. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk, hear, hand/eye coordination, stand, walk, have repetitive use of hands and arms, and grasp. Visual acuity to determine accuracy, details and transcribe data, determine neatness and thoroughness of work assigned, and determine safety of workplace surroundings for themselves and guests. Frequently required to push, pull, stoop, bend, lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Occasionally will lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Must be able to work long hours and available for evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. 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. 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 $18.55 per hour