Park Hand Crew 26-27

Mt. Hood Meadows; Oregon; On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-Round Housing

Lift access for dependents

Free group lessons

Discounted rental gear

Buddy Tickets

Resort discounts

Mountain exchange program

Pro deals

Employee store invites

Employee transportation

Wellness programs

Team events

Job summary

Mt. Hood Meadows is seeking a hands-on Terrain Park Crew member to help shape snow, maintain features, inspect park safety, and assist with events. This full-time seasonal role offers a direct opportunity to contribute to a premier mountain experience for guests of all levels.

You will work independently and with a team to ensure parks are safe, high-quality, and fun, while supporting guest progression and memorable moments on the mountain.

Qualifications

• Advanced skiing or snowboarding ability with personal equipment.
• Previous ski area or terrain park experience.
• Event operations experience.
• Knowledge of terrain park design and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Shape snow and build features to create engaging terrain parks.
• Maintain park features and ensure consistent quality across the area.
• Inspect park conditions for safety and guest experience.
• Support events and guest activities as needed.
• Foster a safe, fun environment for skiers and snowboarders of all levels.

Skills

Skiing/Snowboarding

Terrain park experience

Event operations

Terrain park design

Job description

Position Overview

Do you live for winter, creativity, and the thrill of the mountain? Join the Mt. Hood Meadows Terrain Park Crew and help build, maintain, and protect one of the most exciting parts of the mountain experience. Our Park Crew members are responsible for keeping our terrain parks and halfpipe safe, fun, and ready for guests of all ability levels.

Working both independently and as part of a team, you’ll shape snow, maintain features, inspect park conditions, support events, and help create an environment where skiers and snowboarders can progress and enjoy the mountain. This is a hands-on outdoor role for individuals who love being on snow, take pride in quality work, and understand the importance of safety and guest experience.

If you’re passionate about freestyle skiing or snowboarding, enjoy working in a fast-paced mountain environment, and want to play a direct role in creating unforgettable experiences at Mt. Hood Meadows, this is your opportunity to be part of the crew behind the park.

This is a full-time, seasonal position

Qualifications& Experience

• Minimum age 18.
• Advanced skiing or snowboarding ability with personal equipment.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and variable shifts.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Comfortable with the changing dynamics of a seasonal business.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Previous ski area or terrain park experience.
• Event operations experience.
• Knowledge of terrain park design and maintenance.

Compensation:

• Starting Wage:$18.66 - $22.80 per hour

Perks:

• Year-Round Housing Available. Subject to Availability
• Ski/Snowboard Season Pass for employees and qualifying dependents
• Don't Ski/Snowboard? Gift your lift access to a family member
• Free Ski/Snowboard Group Lessons & Discounts on Rental Gear
• Buddy Tickets (3 discounted tickets to share)
• Resort Discounts (Food, Retail, Rentals, Lessons, & Daycare)
• Mountain Exchange Program (Ability to request free lift access to regional resorts)
• Industry Pro Deals (ExpertVoice, Outdoor Prolink, Helly Hansen, & More!)
• Special invites to Columbia Employee Store, Adidas, and other industry retailers
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Transportation from Hood River & Sandy
• Summer Seasonal Job Connections with Local Businesses
• Access to Team Wellness Programs
• Team Appreciation Events/Dinners
• Click here to learn more about our team member perks

Videos:

• Watch our team in action on the MHM YouTube Channel