Base Operations Lead — Ski Area (Part-Time, Includes Passes)

Middlebury College; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free ski passes

Retail store 30% discount

Weekly program discounts 50%

MiddCard perks

Athletic facilities access

Job summary

Middlebury College Ski Areas is seeking a Base Operations Lead to supervise daily operations, safety, and guest experience in the base areas during the winter season. This part-time, hourly role starts at $20.52 per hour with increases for returning seasons.

Primary duties include coordinating parking, snow and ice removal, firewood management, waste handling, and event support while keeping base areas clean, welcoming, and safe for guests.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and guest-service skills.
• Ability to work independently and respond to changing conditions.
• Willingness to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Experience in outdoor operations or facilities is preferred.
• Basic First Aid training beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day leadership to Base Operations staff during shifts.
• Coordinate daily base-area responsibilities to maintain appearance, cleanliness and safety.
• Coordinate parking operations, traffic flow and guest direction.
• Perform and coordinate snow/ice removal around lodges, walkways and entrances.
• Oversee firewood needs and safely maintain guest fires.
• Monitor base-area cleanliness and manage trash/recycling throughout the day.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Guest service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Middlebury College Ski Areas is seeking a Base Operations Lead to supervise daily operations, safety, and guest experience in the base areas during the winter season. This part-time, hourly role starts at $20.52 per hour with increases for returning seasons.

Primary duties include coordinating parking, snow and ice removal, firewood management, waste handling, and event support while keeping base areas clean, welcoming, and safe for guests.