Foundation

Housekeeper (Early Arrival) – Medora, North Dakota

Ready to trade lecture halls for the wide-open skies of the American West? A respected Foundation in the historic town of Medora, North Dakota is looking for motivated Work & Travel students to join its housekeeping team for the 2026 season. This is an early arrival position, which means you get more weeks in the USA, more paychecks, and more time to explore before the summer crowds arrive.

About the Job

As a Housekeeper you will play a key role in creating a warm, welcoming experience for thousands of visitors who travel to Medora each year. Your daily duties will include:

• Cleaning and preparing guest rooms, cabins and lodge areas to a high standard
• Changing bed linens, making beds and refreshing towels and amenities
• Vacuuming, dusting, mopping and sanitizing bathrooms and common areas
• Restocking housekeeping carts and supplies
• Reporting maintenance issues and lost-and-found items to your supervisor
• Working as part of a friendly international team and supporting colleagues during busy check-out days

Position Details

• Employer: Foundation
• Position: Housekeeper (Early Arrival)
• Location: Medora, North Dakota
• Hourly Rate: $12.00 per hour
• Hours per Week: approximately 32
• Employment Period: 17 March 2026 – 10 October 2026
• Tips: Not applicable

Why Medora, North Dakota?

Medora is a one-of-a-kind destination: a charming Old West town of colorful storefronts, wooden boardwalks and cowboy history, sitting right at the gateway to Theodore Roosevelt National Park. On your days off you can hike through the surreal Badlands, spot wild bison, prairie dogs and wild horses, watch a legendary outdoor musical under the stars, or ride horseback across endless prairie. The pace is friendly, the community is welcoming, and the sunsets are unforgettable — it's the kind of authentic small-town America most travelers never get to see.

What You Get

• A long season with steady hours — great earning potential over almost seven months
• Early arrival means fewer students competing for shifts and a smoother start
• Employer support with housing arrangements and community integration
• Real-life English practice and hospitality experience for your CV
• New friends from all over the world and a genuine American cultural exchange
• Easy access to national parks and iconic road-trip routes

Requirements

• Full-time university student aged 18–25, eligible for the J-1 Work & Travel USA program
• Conversational English (intermediate level or above)
• Ability to work on your feet, bend, lift and move around throughout the shift
• Attention to detail, reliability and a strong work ethic
• Positive attitude and willingness to work weekends and holidays
• Availability to arrive by mid-March 2026 and stay for the full season

Places for early arrival positions are limited. Apply now and spend your 2026 season working, travelling and living the Wild West chapter of your American story in Medora, North Dakota!