Employee Perks

Teaching AI Comes With Everything

Free enrollment in every track. National parks in your backyard. A campus community that feels like home. This is not your average teaching gig — it is the best education job in the Black Hills.

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Education & Growth

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Free

Free Enrollment in All 4 Tracks

Full access to AI Foundations, Vibe Coding, AI Agent Dev, and Remote Work Ready tracks. A $12,299 combined value, free for every employee.

Hot Springs CampusYear-Round
Value: $12,299/yr
Free

Conference Attendance Budget

$3,000 per year for AI conferences, developer summits, education expos, and industry events. Travel and registration covered.

AnywhereYear-Round
Value: $3,000/yr
Free

AI Certification Programs

Company-paid certifications from AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and Anthropic. Stay at the frontier of AI knowledge.

OnlineYear-Round
Value: $2,500/yr
Free

Mentorship from BHC Leadership

Direct access to BHC founders and Seed Foundation leaders. Weekly office hours, monthly 1-on-1s, and open-door access to the people building the ecosystem.

Hot Springs CampusYear-Round
Free

Teaching Sabbatical

One month per year for personal research, open-source projects, or building your own curriculum. Paid time to pursue what excites you.

AnywhereYear-Round
Value: $12,000+
Free

Auric Labs Accelerator Access

Free access to Auric Labs resources, workshops, and mentor network. Build your own startup ideas alongside your teaching work.

Grow CampusYear-Round
Free

Latest AI Tool Subscriptions

Claude Pro, ChatGPT Plus, GitHub Copilot, Cursor Pro, and every major AI tool — all paid by the company. Your toolkit is always current.

OnlineYear-Round
Value: $1,200/yr
Free

Research Publication Support

Dedicated time and editorial support for publishing AI education research. Build your academic profile while you teach.

Hot Springs CampusYear-Round

Campus Life

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Employee Rate

Hot Springs Campus Housing

Subsidized housing in the historic Hot Springs resort town. Walk to campus, walk to the natural mineral pools. $750-$1,000/mo vs $1,500 market rate.

Hot Springs, SDYear-Round
Value: $6K-$9K/yr savings
Free

Grow Campus Satellite Access

Full access to the 15-acre Grow Campus in Custer. Co-working, meeting rooms, outdoor workspaces, and the entire BHC ecosystem at your fingertips.

Grow CampusYear-Round
Value: $3,600/yr
Free

Standing Desks & Ergonomic Setup

Every workspace comes with adjustable standing desks, ergonomic chairs, and monitor arms. Your body works as hard as your brain — treat it right.

Hot Springs CampusYear-Round
Free

Gym & Fitness Center

On-campus fitness center membership included. Weights, cardio, yoga space. Open early, close late. No additional fees ever.

Grow CampusYear-Round
Free

THE CULT Events & Concerts

VIP access to all campus events: live music, movie nights, tech demos, and the annual THE CULT convention. Bring your family.

Grow CampusYear-Round
Value: $500+/yr
Free

Dog-Friendly Campus

Bring your dog to work. Both campuses welcome well-behaved pets. Because teaching AI is better with a dog at your feet.

Both CampusesYear-Round
Free

Podcast Studio Access

Professional recording studio at THE BARN on Grow Campus. Record lectures, create content, produce your own AI education podcast.

Grow CampusYear-Round
Value: $100-$200/hr retail
Free

Free Parking at Both Campuses

Dedicated employee parking at Hot Springs and Grow Campus. No meters, no permits, no stress. Park and walk in.

Both CampusesYear-Round

Outdoor Adventures

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Free

Custer State Park Annual Pass

71,000 acres of Black Hills wilderness. Bison herds, Sylvan Lake, Wildlife Loop Drive. Family pass covered for every employee.

Custer, SDYear-Round
Value: $60/yr
Discounted

Hot Springs Natural Mineral Pools

The town is named for them. Natural warm mineral springs for year-round soaking. Walking distance from campus — your daily decompression.

Hot Springs, SDYear-Round
Employee Rate

Evans Plunge Water Park

The world's largest natural warm water indoor swimming pool. Fed by natural hot springs, open year-round. Employee rates for the whole family.

Hot Springs, SDYear-Round
Free

Needles Highway Scenic Drives

14-mile drive through granite spires and narrow tunnels. One of the most dramatic roads in America, a short drive from campus.

Custer, SDSummer
Free

Black Elk Peak Hiking

Highest point east of the Rockies at 7,244 feet. Panoramic views, 3.5-mile trail from Sylvan Lake. Your after-class summit.

Custer, SDSummer
Employee Rate

Mickelson Trail Biking

109 miles of converted rail trail through the Black Hills. Tunnels, trestles, and pine forests. Bike rental discounts for employees.

RegionalYear-Round
Discounted

Fly Fishing on French Creek

Trout streams wind through the hills minutes from Hot Springs. Equipment discounts through our outdoor partner network.

Hot Springs, SDYear-Round
Employee Rate

Rock Climbing at the Needles

World-class granite climbing on the Needles formations. Sport, trad, and bouldering from beginner to expert. Guided sessions at employee rates.

Custer, SDSummer
Free

Cross-Country Skiing

Groomed trails through Black Hills National Forest. Quiet, beautiful winter outings free with your park pass.

RegionalWinter
Discounted

Snowshoeing

Explore the Black Hills in winter silence. Trails through Custer State Park and national forest land. Gear discounts for employees.

RegionalWinter
Free

Mountain Biking

Centennial Trail singletrack, Flume Trail, and dozens more. Some of the best mountain biking between Colorado and nowhere.

RegionalSummer
Free

Wildlife Safari Drives

Drive the Wildlife Loop through herds of bison, pronghorn, and wild burros. Your commute home might include a buffalo jam.

Custer, SDYear-Round
Employee Rate

Horseback Riding

Guided trail rides through Custer State Park and the surrounding hills. Employee rates at partner ranches.

Custer, SDSummer

Cultural Experiences

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Discounted

Mammoth Site in Hot Springs

Active paleontological dig with 61 mammoths discovered. One of the world's greatest Pleistocene fossil sites — walking distance from campus.

Hot Springs, SDYear-Round
Free

Crazy Horse Memorial

The world's largest mountain carving in progress. Night blasts in summer, cultural center year-round. Employee passes included.

Crazy Horse, SDYear-Round
Value: $15/visit
Free

Mount Rushmore Entry

America's most iconic monument, a short drive from campus. Parking pass covered for you and your family.

Keystone, SDYear-Round
Value: $10/visit
Discounted

Deadwood Historic District

Wild West history meets modern entertainment. Historic Main Street, the graves of Wild Bill and Calamity Jane, and the gaming district.

Deadwood, SDYear-Round
Free

Sturgis Rally Experience

The world's largest motorcycle rally — 500,000+ attendees every August. VIP and vendor passes available for Seed Academy staff.

Sturgis, SDSummer
Value: $500+
Free

Wind Cave Tours

One of the longest caves in the world with rare boxwork formations. Guided tours year-round, just south of Hot Springs.

Hot Springs, SDYear-Round
Employee Rate

Jewel Cave Tours

Third-longest cave in the world. Calcite crystals, stalactites, and guided discovery tours at employee rates.

Custer, SDYear-Round
Free

Native American Powwows

Lakota, Nakota, and Dakota cultural celebrations with traditional dancing, drumming, and artistry. Deeply meaningful regional events.

Rapid City, SDFall
Discounted

Black Hills Playhouse Theater

Professional summer theater in Custer State Park since 1946. Discounted season passes for Seed Academy employees.

Custer, SDSummer
Discounted

1880 Train Rides

Vintage steam train between Hill City and Keystone through pine forests and mountain meadows. A 2-hour scenic journey through history.

Hill City, SDSummer

Tech & Gear

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Free

MacBook Pro

Latest generation MacBook Pro for every team member. Refreshed on a 3-year cycle. Your tools should never hold you back.

Shipped to YouYear-Round
Value: $3,000
Free

AirPods Max

Premium noise-cancelling headphones for focus, calls, and deep work. Because sometimes you need to block out the world and build.

Shipped to YouYear-Round
Value: $550
Free

AI Workstation Access

GPU clusters for training models, running inference, and AI research. Access to compute that would cost thousands per month individually.

Hot Springs CampusYear-Round
Value: $5,000+/yr
Free

Meta Smart Glasses

Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses for field teaching, content creation, and hands-free AI interaction. The future of wearable tech.

Shipped to YouYear-Round
Value: $1,500
Free

Branded Seed Academy Merch

Full wardrobe of Seed Academy branded gear. Hoodies, tees, caps, backpacks. Represent the academy and keep everything — it is yours.

Hot Springs CampusYear-Round
Value: $500/yr
Free

Annual Gear Allowance

$500 per year for outdoor gear, personal tech, books, or anything that makes your life better. Spend it however you want.

AnywhereYear-Round
Value: $500/yr
Free

Home Office Stipend

$1,000 for setting up your home workspace. Standing desk, monitor, keyboard, lighting — whatever you need to be productive from anywhere.

HomeYear-Round
Value: $1,000
Free

Latest AI Model Access

Enterprise-tier access to Claude, GPT-4, Gemini, and emerging models. You teach AI — you should always have the best models available.

OnlineYear-Round

Housing & Living

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Employee Rate

Campus Housing (Hot Springs)

Priority access to subsidized housing in the historic Hot Springs resort town. Minutes from campus, surrounded by natural beauty.

Hot Springs, SDYear-Round
Value: $6K-$9K/yr savings
Employee Rate

Grow Campus Housing (Custer)

Pass Creek housing development near Grow Campus. Employee rates, brand new construction, walking distance to the 15-acre campus.

Custer, SDYear-Round
Value: $6K-$9K/yr savings
Free

Relocation Assistance

$5,000 relocation package through Settle the West. Moving costs, first and last month, and community integration support.

Black Hills RegionYear-Round
Value: $5,000
Free

Cost of Living: 30% Below Average

Hot Springs and Custer cost 30% less than the national average. Your salary goes further here than $200K in Denver.

Black Hills RegionYear-Round
Free

Minimal Commute

From anywhere in Hot Springs or Custer to campus in under 10 minutes. No highway, no traffic. A short drive through pine trees and open sky.

Both CampusesYear-Round
Discounted

Natural Hot Springs Access

Hot Springs is named for its natural warm mineral springs. Year-round soaking, walking distance from your front door. No other employer offers this.

Hot Springs, SDYear-Round

Health & Wellness

5
Free

100% Healthcare Coverage

Full family PPO — medical, dental, vision, and mental health. Employer-paid 100%. No deductibles, no copays, no stress.

NationwideYear-Round
Value: $18,000/yr
Free

Outdoor Activity Stipend

$200 per month for outdoor activities — ski passes, climbing gear, fishing licenses, kayak rentals, trailhead passes. Stay active.

AnywhereYear-Round
Value: $2,400/yr
Free

Wellness Days

Mental health PTO beyond your standard vacation. Need a day to hike, soak in hot springs, or just reset? Take it. No questions asked.

AnywhereYear-Round
Free

Family-Friendly Schedule

Flexible hours designed around real life. School drop-offs, recitals, family dinners — your schedule works for your family, not the other way around.

Both CampusesYear-Round
Free

Work-Life Balance

Rural pace, rural life. No 2-hour commutes. No concrete jungle. Teach AI during the day, hike to a summit after class. This is what balance looks like.

Black Hills RegionYear-Round

University Teaching Job vs. Seed Academy

We do not compete with other schools. We compete with tech companies.

Base Pay
$60K adjunct
$145K minimum
Benefits
Maybe dental
Full family PPO
Tech
Shared desktop
MacBook + AirPods Max
Commute
45+ minutes
Under 10 minutes
Growth
Tenure track
Build the future of AI education

Ready to Teach the Future?

$145K base salary. Free AI tools. National parks. Two campuses in the Black Hills. This is what teaching at Seed Academy looks like.