Summer 2027 Internship Opportunities

Job Description

2027 Summer Internships | Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation

The Tone:
This is a paid Summer Internship at the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation (TRMF), located in Medora, North Dakota, nestled in the heart of the North Dakota Badlands. TRMF is dedicated to welcoming guests from around the world through a variety of offerings including lodging, attractions, entertainment, education, retail, and unforgettable guest experiences. This role is crucial as interns become part of the “Legacy Trail Internship Program,” a structured 12-week experience designed to provide meaningful department-based work, professional development, mentorship, and leadership learning. Interns contribute directly to the foundation’s mission while building essential professional skills, relationships, and real-world experience to carry into their future careers.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person, Medora, ND

• Team: Interns join the 2027 Trailblazer cohort and work within departments such as Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing, Hospitality, Group Event Services, Retail, Entertainment, and Information Technology.
• Mission: To provide students with meaningful work, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to leave a tangible legacy by contributing to the foundation’s mission.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Engage in department-based work: Perform meaningful tasks tailored to specific department needs, supporting daily operations and projects in areas like Accounting, Marketing, Hospitality, or IT.
• Advance professional skills: Participate in “In the Arena” leadership and professional development sessions, engage in structured mentorship, and reflect on personal and professional growth.
• Apply practical knowledge: Apply classroom learning to real-world opportunities and operational challenges within a tourism and hospitality environment.
• Drive lasting impact: Conceive and complete a Legacy Project contributing to department goals, then share your work and experience in the Legacy Trail Internship Showcase.
• Build connections: Connect with TRMF leaders and professionals across the organization, fostering relationships with fellow Trailblazers and becoming part of an alumni network.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Current college students or recent graduates pursuing education or career interests related to Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing, Hospitality, Event Services, Retail, Entertainment, Information Technology, Business, Communications, Tourism, or related fields.
• Experience: Desire to gain hands-on experience directly connected to a field of study or career interest, and an eagerness to apply classroom learning to real-world operational challenges.
• Skills: Curious and eager to learn, dependable and willing to take ownership, service-minded, open to feedback and professional growth, comfortable working as part of a team, and interested in contributing actively.
• Bonus: Ready to embrace a unique summer experience living and working in the North Dakota Badlands, with seasonal housing potentially available.