Mountain Dispatch & Operations Coordinator

POWDR; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee season pass

Free or discounted dependent passes

Free transportation to/from Bend, Sunr

Discounts across the resort

Seasonal housing program

401k with company match

Onsite daycare discounts

Discounts with partners (YETI, Burton,

Free reciprocal access to POWDR and IK

Job summary

POWDR's Mt. Bachelor in Bend, Oregon is seeking a Mountain Dispatch Specialist to learn ski area operations and communicate daily weather and snow data to internal teams and guests.

The role involves collecting data from weather stations, grooming, and lift ops, and distributing updates via email, signage, and the website. It may include some outdoor work in winter.

This is a seasonal, in-office position starting mid-November, with hours 6:30am–4:30pm (reductions in late April).

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Some related experience in a dispatch/communications role is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Document the ski area’s snowfall.
• Gather weather and operational data from on-mountain sources.
• Distribute status updates via email, websites, signage and prints.
• Assess weather and snow conditions accurately.
• Maintain files of weather observations and grooming reports.
• Maintain lift openings/closings/downtime records.
• Serve as central dispatch hub, monitor radio and phones, respond to requests.
• Provide back-up to Ski Patrol Dispatch during emergencies.
• Occasionally take Ski Patrol Dispatch duties when needed.
• Assist Communications/Marketing with tasks.

Skills

Communication

Punctuality

Early mornings

Stamina

Weather curiosity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

POWDR's Mt. Bachelor in Bend, Oregon is seeking a Mountain Dispatch Specialist to learn ski area operations and communicate daily weather and snow data to internal teams and guests.

The role involves collecting data from weather stations, grooming, and lift ops, and distributing updates via email, signage, and the website. It may include some outdoor work in winter.

This is a seasonal, in-office position starting mid-November, with hours 6:30am–4:30pm (reductions in late April).