Ski Area Associate, Base Operations, Rikert Nordic Center (26-27 Season S00606)

Middlebury College; Ripton (VT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Pass—Snow Bowl & Rikert

Employee Dependent Season Passes

Discounted tickets and MiddCard perks

Job summary

Middlebury College Ski Areas is seeking a part-time, non-benefits eligible employee to support mountain operations. The role handles base lodge tasks, snow removal, event setup, and general site maintenance in winter conditions.

The starting wage is $18.90 per hour, with shifts that may include evenings and weekends. The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable communication with diverse staff and guests, while supporting race and event operations and occasional search-and-rescue

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No specific experience required.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills beneficial.
• Basic First Aid is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support base lodge operations, snow removal, event setup and cleanup, truck loading/unloading, and trash/debris removal.
• Perform work assignments per established procedures and policies.
• Report safety hazards or violations to supervisor.
• Communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Perform other duties to support the department's mission.
• Provide race and event support and assist with search and rescue within ski area boundaries.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Basic First Aid

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Provides all aspects of functions to support mountain operations at the Middlebury College Ski Areas at all times providing friendly and professional customer assistance. This is considered a part time non benefits eligible non-exempt position.

This is considered a part-time, temporary, non-benefits eligible position. The starting rate is $18.90 per hour.

Core Responsibilities:

• Performs associated Ski Area operations work as requested including, but not limited to: supporting base lodge operations, snow removal, event set-up and cleanup, truck loading and unloading, and trash/debris removal. At time, this position may be asked to do similar activities at the Snow Bowl if needed.
• Perform work assignments according to established procedures, practices, and policies.
• Reports all safety hazards or violations, and problems to supervisor.
• Communicates effectively and appropriately, with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors to assist department in obtaining and maintaining its mission.
• Provide race and event support.
• Assist with search and rescue within ski area boundaries.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Come join us and be a part of our team!

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• No specific experience required
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends
• Knowledge Basic computer skills beneficial
• Basic First Aid is beneficial

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Lifting 20 -30 pounds frequently, occasionally 50 pounds and able to pull 100 pounds occasionally. Work environment is outdoors in the winter. May have Extended periods on foot in rugged terrain.

As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.

Snowbowl/Rikert Employee Benefits:

• Employee Comp Pass (to Snow Bowl & Rikert)
• Employee Dependent Season Passes (to Snow Bowl & Rikert)
• FT & PT, 1 Adult Dependent + child dependents
• Employee Buddy Tickets to Snow Bowl or Rikert
• 5 daily tickets (punch pass)
• 30% off in Retail Store
• F&B TDB
• 50% off Adult & Kid Weekly Programs
• MiddCard Perks
• College Store
• Access to Athletic Facilities