Parking Lead

Mt. Hood Meadows and Cooper Spur Mtn. Resort; Oregon; On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing Rentals

Season Pass

Group Lessons

Discounted Gear Rentals

Buddy Tickets

Resort Discounts

Mountain Exchange Program

Industry Pro Deals

ERDC Daycare

Employee Transportation

Job summary

Mt. Hood Meadows is seeking a Parking Team Lead to supervise a team of Parking Lot Attendants and oversee an organized, safe arrival experience for guests in a dynamic winter environment.

You will coordinate daily parking operations with the Parking Supervisor and Manager, lead crew assignments, manage traffic flow, and communicate current conditions to staff. This full-time, seasonal position requires strong teamwork and guest-focused service in outdoor winter conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be 19+ years old and able to operate company vehicles
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred
• Excellent guest service and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Supervise a parking crew and coach attendants
• Ensure parking is safe, efficient and delivers high guest service
• Coordinate daily parking operations with Parking Supervisor and Manager
• Assist guests with questions, crowd control and conflict resolution

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication skills

Situational awareness

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

Find your line at Mt. Hood Meadows, where we turn passion into purpose by delivering unforgettable experiences in one of the Pacific Northwest’s most stunning mountain settings. We believe in creating moments that matter — for our guests, for each other, and for the community. The Parking Team Lead helps create a welcoming, organized, and efficient arrival experience for guests while leading a team of Parking Lot Attendants. This position supervises an assigned parking crew, provides hands‑on leadership and coaching, and ensures vehicles are parked safely and efficiently while maintaining a high standard of guest service. As one of the first team members guests interact with when they arrive at the resort, the Parking Team Lead sets the tone for a positive guest experience.

Working closely with the Parking Supervisor and Manager, the Team Lead helps coordinate daily parking operations, including crew assignments, traffic flow, equipment, lot preparation, and communication of current conditions and operational information. The role requires strong situational awareness and the ability to make sound decisions in a busy, changing environment while supporting team members and assisting with guest questions, crowd control, and conflict resolution.

This is a highly active, outdoor leadership position that offers the opportunity to work directly with guests and lead a team in the energy of the winter resort environment. The ideal candidate is friendly, dependable, safety‑minded, and comfortable taking initiative while working in winter weather and fast‑paced conditions. Strong communication, teamwork, and a commitment to creating a positive experience for both guests and team members are essential to success in this role.

This is a full‑time, seasonal position.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be 19 years of age or older
• Ability to be insured to operate company vehicles
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred
• Basic understanding of parking department operational procedures
• Friendly and outgoing personality
• Excellent guest service and communication skills
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds
• Ability to stand and work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Able to work effectively in a team environment
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Reliable transportation and flexible work availability
• Available to work weekends and holidays during the ski and snowboard season
• Reliable transportation for winter road conditions

Compensation

• Wage: $20.95 – $21.75 Hourly

Perks

• Year-Round Housing Rentals. 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!)
• Affordable Employee Daycare - ERDC Eligible
• 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

Videos

• Watch our team in action on the MHM YouTube Channel

MHM is dedicated to fostering a consistent and enduring effort to create a welcoming and respectful environment for our team, guests, and community. Our hiring and recruitment efforts are designed to be equitable and accessible, and we actively seek ways to broaden participation in Snowsports for groups who have historically faced barriers.