Avalanche Forecaster

Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center (HPAC); Alaska; On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 24,797,000; Part time

Job summary

Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center (HPAC) seeks an Avalanche Forecaster or Assistant Forecaster for the 2026-2027 winter season in Alaska. This seasonal, part-time position (30 hours/week) involves independent and collaborative work to collect and analyze field, snow, and weather data to produce public avalanche advisories for backcountry winter users within the HPAC forecast area.

Responsibilities may include helping with events, education, and community outreach.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze field, snow, and weather data.
• Provide public avalanche advisories for backcountry winter users in the HPAC forecast area.
• Support events, education, and community outreach tasks.

Job description

Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center (HPAC) is seeking an Avalanche Forecaster or Assistant Forecaster for a seasonal position for the 2026-2027 winter season. HPAC forecaster positions work both independently and with other HPAC staff to collect and analyze field, snow, and weather data to provide public avalanche advisories for backcountry winter users in the HPAC forecast area. Additional work may include events, education, and community outreach tasks. This is a part-time (30 hours/week) seasonal position that will start in December and run through April.

Position type: Seasonal, Part Time (30 hours/week)