Seasonal Mountain Ops Dispatcher – Swift Communicator

Alterra Mountain Company; Warren (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sugarbush Resort is seeking two full-time dispatchers in the Mountain Operations Department for our alpine environment in Vermont. These roles serve as the communication hub during emergencies, handling phones and radios in a fast-paced setting.

Hourly pay ranges from $20 to $22, depending on experience. Responsibilities include monitoring radio transmissions, coordinating with Ski Patrol, Lift Operations, and Lift Maintenance, and disseminating information affecting daily mountain operations.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to perform in a fast-paced environment and work on a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to make quick, calm decisions in emergencies.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch daily operations and manage multiple communication channels.
• Monitor and coordinate all radio transmissions.
• Communicate mountain operations for Ski Patrol, Lift Ops, and Lift Maintenance.
• Coordinate responses to mountain emergencies and weather-related events.
• Record lift openings/closings and service interruptions; update info as needed.
• Disseminate information affecting daily Mountain Operations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Auditory and visual acuity

Reliability

Weekend/holiday availability

Education

Age 18+ requirement

Job description

Sugarbush Resort is seeking two full-time dispatchers in the Mountain Operations Department for our alpine environment in Vermont. These roles serve as the communication hub during emergencies, handling phones and radios in a fast-paced setting.

Hourly pay ranges from $20 to $22, depending on experience. Responsibilities include monitoring radio transmissions, coordinating with Ski Patrol, Lift Operations, and Lift Maintenance, and disseminating information affecting daily mountain operations.