Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation

Live the Wild West: Retail Sales Attendant in Medora, North Dakota

Imagine spending your summer in a real Old West town, surrounded by the dramatic buttes of the North Dakota Badlands, with cowboy boots on the boardwalk and the sound of the famous Medora Musical drifting across the canyon at sunset. The Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation is looking for enthusiastic international students to join its retail team as Retail Sales Attendants for the Summer to Fall season.

Medora is one of America’s most beloved seasonal destinations – a historic frontier town at the gateway to Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Every year, thousands of visitors come here for the scenery, the history and the hospitality, and you’ll be right at the heart of the action, helping create unforgettable memories for guests from all over the United States and the world.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Welcoming guests with a smile and helping them find the perfect souvenir, Western apparel, gift or local specialty
• Operating the cash register and handling cash, card and mobile payments accurately
• Restocking shelves, arranging attractive product displays and keeping the shop floor tidy and inviting
• Answering questions about products, the town of Medora and local attractions
• Assisting with inventory, receiving deliveries and light merchandising tasks
• Working as part of a friendly, international and American team to deliver top-quality guest service

Position Details

• Employer: Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation
• Position: Retail Sales Attendant
• Location: Medora, North Dakota
• Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour
• Hours: Approximately 35 hours per week
• Season: Summer to Fall
• Tips: Not applicable for this position

Why Medora?

Medora is small in size but huge in personality. Here you can hike and bike scenic trails in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, spot bison, wild horses and prairie dogs, ride horseback through the Badlands, enjoy the legendary Pitchfork Steak Fondue and watch the spectacular Medora Musical under the stars. The town has a genuine community feel – international students who come here often say it’s like joining a big summer family.

Because Medora sits in the heart of the American West, it’s also a fantastic base for weekend travel: explore Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills of South Dakota, visit Yellowstone, or road-trip across the Great Plains with your new friends before or after your program.

What You’ll Gain

• A competitive, guaranteed hourly wage of $15 with steady hours
• Real-world customer service and retail experience for your CV
• Everyday English practice with native speakers and guests from across America
• Employer support with housing arrangements typical for Work & Travel participants in Medora
• A close-knit international team and lifelong friendships
• Unbeatable access to national parks, hiking, wildlife and authentic American culture

Who We’re Looking For

• University students aged 18–25 enrolled in a Work & Travel USA program (J-1 visa)
• Good conversational English and confidence talking with customers
• Friendly, outgoing personality with a strong service attitude
• Reliability, punctuality and a willingness to work weekends and holidays
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift light boxes during restocking
• Flexibility and a genuine desire to experience small-town American life
• Availability for the full Summer to Fall season

Ready for Your American Adventure?

Positions in Medora fill quickly every season – this is one of the most popular Work & Travel destinations in the USA. Apply now to secure your spot as a Retail Sales Attendant with the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation and make this the summer you’ll talk about for the rest of your life.