Master AI. Master Vibe Coding. Teach the Future.
5 open positions at the Black Hills' first AI and vibe coding academy. Every role starts at $145K — instructor to janitor. Full Apple kit on day one. Campus housing available.
$145K in Hot Springs = $220K+ in Denver or Austin
Hot Springs is even cheaper than Custer. Median home price: $215K vs $550K+ in major tech hubs. Zero commute — you live and teach on campus. Black Hills lifestyle included: hiking, natural hot springs, and mountains outside your door.
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How We Work
Seed Academy is not a Zoom school. We run two physical campuses in the Black Hills — Hot Springs and Grow Campus in Custer, SD. Students learn in-person, surrounded by mountains, community, and instructors who build real AI systems.
Every instructor uses AI daily. You teach with Claude, build with Cursor, and demonstrate the same tools your students will use in their careers. 3.5 FTE in Year 1, growing to 6 by Year 5 — small team, massive impact.
Part of the Black Hills Consortium's $52M capital raise. Your compensation is backed by institutional investment, not tuition revenue alone. Unlimited PTO, federal holidays, and a $3K/yr professional development budget.
Open Positions — Year 1
Join early. Shape the curriculum. Own your impact. Every role starts at $145K+ with full benefits.
Lead Instructor, AI Foundations
Teach the AI Foundations track. Design curriculum for prompt engineering, AI tools, and workflow automation. Guide students from zero AI experience to confident practitioners in 8 weeks. You shape how rural America enters the AI era.
- Curriculum development
- Prompt engineering instruction
- AI tool proficiency training
- Student mentorship
Lead Instructor, Vibe Coding
Teach the Vibe Coding track. Project-based instruction where students build full applications using AI-assisted development. Code review, pair programming, and portfolio preparation. No prior student coding experience — you teach from scratch.
- Project-based teaching
- AI-assisted development
- Code review & mentorship
- Portfolio preparation
AI Agent Developer / Instructor
Teach the advanced AI Agent Development track and build real AI agent systems. Autonomous agents, MCP integrations, enterprise automation. You also consult for local businesses at $1,500-$5,000/mo — graduates join you as junior consultants.
- Advanced AI curriculum
- Build autonomous agents
- Industry consulting
- Graduate pipeline management
Student Success Coordinator
Own the student journey from enrollment to employment. 65% job placement rate target in Year 1. Career coaching, employer partnerships, alumni network development. You are the bridge between learning and earning — every graduate who lands a job is your win.
- 65% placement target (Y1)
- Career coaching
- Employer partnerships
- Alumni network
Campus Operations Manager
Manage operations across Hot Springs and Grow Campus (Custer, SD). Student experience, facility coordination, event planning, and community partnerships. You make the physical campus as exceptional as the education — visitors should feel something the moment they walk in.
- Hot Springs + Grow Campus
- Student experience
- Event coordination
- Community partnerships
Your First Day at Seed Academy
Every employee receives a full setup on day one. No waiting for IT. No hunting for logins. You walk in ready to teach.
MacBook Pro + AirPods
Latest model, top spec, configured and ready
Seed Academy Gear
Premium branded wardrobe package ($500 value)
Welcome Package
Kokada snacks, coffee sampler, park passes
Campus Tour
Both Hot Springs and Grow Campus facilities
Free Track Enrollment
Pick any track to take — learn what you teach
AI Tool Setup
Claude Pro, Cursor Pro, full software stack from day one
Benefits
Every full-time role: $145K+ salary, full Apple kit, premium AI tools, campus housing, and more. We compete with lifestyle, not just salary.
Compensation & Insurance
$145K Minimum — Every Position
Instructor, coordinator, janitor — same floor. Above market because we want the best people, not the cheapest.
100% Medical/Dental/Vision
Family PPO coverage, fully employer-paid. No deductible games. No cost-sharing surprises.
Life & Disability + 401(k) 4% Match
Group life, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) with immediate vesting. Build wealth from day one.
$1,500/mo Car Allowance
Field-facing roles get a car allowance for travel between Hot Springs and Grow Campus. Covers gas, insurance, and wear.
Housing & Campus Life
Campus Housing Available
On-campus housing at Hot Springs or Grow Campus in Custer. Live where you teach — zero commute, zero stress.
Daily Meal Credit
Coffee, lunch, and snacks on campus. Kokada healthy snacks delivered. You never worry about food at work.
Black Hills Lifestyle
Family passes to state and national parks. VIP access to Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Deadwood, and Sturgis.
Education & Development
Free Enrollment in ALL Tracks
Take any Seed Academy track for free — AI Foundations, Vibe Coding, AI Agent Dev, Remote Work. Learn what you teach.
Tuition Reimbursement
External certifications, courses, and conferences fully covered. $3K/yr professional development budget.
AI Tools — Claude Pro + Cursor Pro
Premium AI subscriptions for every employee. Adobe Creative Cloud, Notion, Figma, Slack — full stack provided.
Hardware & Connectivity
MacBook Pro (Latest)
Top-spec laptop refreshed every 3 years. Your primary tool — we do not compromise on it.
iPhone + AirPods Pro
Latest iPhone and AirPods Pro. iPad Pro and Apple Watch available. Full Apple ecosystem.
Starlink Internet
Home kit + mobile hotspot. High-speed internet anywhere in the Black Hills. Cell phone plan covered.
Wellness & Perks
Outdoor Recreation
15-acre campus with trails, outdoor workspace, and direct access to the Black Hills. Gym memberships covered.
And Collar Wardrobe
$500/yr premium branded athleisure. You are a walking ambassador for rural AI education.
Kokada Snack Program
Premium healthy snacks from our advisor network (Forbes 30 Under 30). Delivered to campus and your home.
Why Seed Academy
You are not just taking a teaching job. You are building a new kind of education.
Blue-Collar-to-AI-Collar Mission
A welding apprentice earns $38K/yr. A Seed Academy Track 2 graduate earns $55-75K doing vibe coding for remote companies — from the same small town. You are building that bridge.
Physical 15-Acre Campus
Not just online courses. Two physical campuses in the Black Hills — Hot Springs and Grow Campus in Custer, SD. Students learn in-person, surrounded by mountains, not monitors.
Rural Education Revolution
Traditional universities: 4 years + $100K debt. Seed Academy: 4-16 weeks, $799-$5,500, job-ready skills. No relocation required. We prove you can build world-class tech education in a town of 2,100.
Gauntlet AI Comparable Quality
Austen Allred built Gauntlet AI — free 10-week bootcamp, 2% acceptance, $200K jobs. We are building the same caliber program for rural communities, with AI-native curriculum and physical campus.
Apply to Seed Academy
No resumes required. Show us your work, record a 60-second video, and book a time to talk.
Venture-Backed, Not Bootstrapped
Seed Academy is part of the Black Hills Consortium's $52M capital raise. Our compensation philosophy is backed by institutional investment — not tuition revenue alone. Every position pays $145K+ because that is the standard across all 13 BHC entities.
Seed Academy is one of 13 companies in the Black Hills Consortium. Graduates fill roles across the ecosystem — GrowWise engineers, Auric Labs founders, Outpost Media creators. Your students become the workforce that builds everything else.