Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation Hiring for Venues Manager at Medora, North Dakota Full Time

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 50 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.

This Position:

The Venues Manager is responsible for managing all employees as well as all aspects of operation of Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundations (TRMF) venues and entertainment locations with a goal of achieving revenue, sales/marketing, cost control, quality measurement, staffing, employee development, and guest satisfaction results. 

Duties/Responsibilities 

• Maintains and administers safety and security of guests and employees, including OSHA compliance, General Liability, and Workers’ Compensation reporting requirements. Complies with all federal and state guidelines. 
• Ensures that all areas of the theatres are within TRMF standards, including quality, service, cleanliness, safety, security, and maintenance programs. 
• Recruits, selects and retains a quality staff. Mentors employees regarding their growth and development. 
• Trains and develops employees regarding policies, practices and procedures.  
• Schedules employees and maintains payroll within budget. 
• Conducts performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, counseling, and discharge of employees. 
• Provides support for contracted entertainers and supports TRMF relationship with contractors. 
• Coordinates scheduling of free entertainment for TRMF venues. 
• Vets requests from entertainment groups and contracts as needed. 
• Informs supervisor on a timely basis of any operational or personnel problems at the theatres. 
• Monitors and ensures effective performance of maintenance and concession staff through frequent discussions and inspections. 
• Performs other related duties as required. 

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises and manages employees at various TRMF theatre venues. 
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy. 
• Supervise and collaborate with partners and contractors to ensure delivery of quality entertainment.

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 
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with 100% employer paid premium for Employee Only Coverage
• Vacation and Sick Time 
• 6% 401(K) Company Match
• Affordable company provided housing on-site
• FREE Employee meals provided in employee dining room during peak summer season
• 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!