Snow Reporter

Alterra Mountain Company; Warren (VT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Growth opportunities

Resort discounts

Health club membership

Job summary

Sugarbush Resort is seeking a Snow Reporter to join the resort marketing team. You will deliver real-time weather, event, and lift/trail information across channels, helping guests plan visits and attract them to the mountain.

This full/part-time seasonal role pays $21/hour and requires strong writing, narration, and the ability to navigate varied terrain in winter conditions. Weekend and holiday work is required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; college education required.
• Basic HTML coding and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Arrive first thing in the morning and work with Mountain Ops to gather the most up-to-date weather, conditions, snowfall, trail reports, open/closed lifts, etc.
• Update conditions on resort and third-party websites, phone, and via fax and email transmissions
• Write engaging scripts with accurate and detailed information while communicating a positive position
• Safely navigate the mountain on skis/snowboard to gather information on the day's conditions
• Attend daily snow plan meetings with Mountain Ops, Ski School, and other departments to plan for next day reporting
• Support social media and photography teams with photo and video content
• Support Marketing department with other projects and events on an as needed basis

Skills

HTML coding

Public speaking

Strong writing

Multitasking

Communication

Punctuality

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Seasonal

Sugarbush Resort is a year-round destination offering some of the best skiing and riding in the east, an award-winning ski school, golf, disc golf, an array of dining venues, and a fully appointed Health and Recreation Center. Do you want to join an all-star team dedicated to delivering an unparalleled guest experience? Make this your best season yet by joining the team at Sugarbush and taking advantage of everything Vermont has to offer.

BESIDES GETTING PAID TO WORK AT AN INCREDIBLE RESORT, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?:

Our investment in each employee includes a comprehensive wellness initiative, unwavering commitment to safety, growth opportunities, and a wide variety of resort benefits. Employees get to take advantage of our 4000+ acre playground including skiing, golf, mountain activities, health club membership, resort discounts, and more, so it's easy to share your enthusiasm for Sugarbush with our guests.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Snow Reporter is a key member of the resort marketing team in supplying guests with real-time weather, event, and lift and trail information through a variety of communications channels. They are influential both in helping guests plan their visits and in attracting them to the mountain on any given day, and they remain a key guest facing employee promoting adventure within our brand. This is a full or part time seasonal position that pays $21/hour.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Arrive first thing in the morning and work with Mountain Ops to gather the most up-to-date weather, conditions, snowfall, trail reports, open/closed lifts, etc.
• Update conditions on resort and third-party websites, phone, and via fax and email transmissions
• Write engaging scripts with accurate and detailed information while communicating a positive position
• Safely navigate the mountain on skis/snowboard to gather information on the day's conditions
• Attend daily snow plan meetings with Mountain Ops, Ski School, and other departments to plan for next day reporting
• Support social media and photography teams with photo and video content
• Support Marketing department with other projects and events on an as needed basis

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Basic HTML coding and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Strong writer and comfortable recording their own voice
• Punctuality, a strong work ethic, attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Position relies on ability to safely and strongly navigate beginner and intermediate terrain in all winter weather conditions
• Positive attitude, guest service skills and a friendly disposition
• Bachelor's Degree preferred, college education required
• Work weekends and holidays
• Love for skiing and riding

Sugarbush Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

An offer of employment may be contingent upon the results of a background, MVR, or criminal records check.