Ticket Checker

Okemo Mountain Resort; Ludlow (VT); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free passes

Employee discounts on lodging

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Training & development

Referral Program

Job summary

Okemo Mountain Resort in Ludlow, Vermont invites you to join our Ticket Checker team this winter season. You’ll help guests, verify passes, and support lift operations while delivering friendly, daily service.

This entry-level role offers full-time or part-time hours, a starting wage of $20 per hour, on-site work, housing options, and perks like free passes and employee discounts. Applicants should be ready for outdoor work, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate fluently in English.
• Able to work outdoors in all types of inclement weather.
• Weekend and holidays as needed.
• Must adhere to safety standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver premium guest service by providing information and assistance with a smile.
• Validate tickets to ensure guests have their own valid product before loading lifts.
• Work cooperatively with Lift Operators and other teams to ensure lift lines are safely managed and lifts are loaded efficiently.
• Maintain and secure departmental equipment - scan devices, radios, etc.
• Escalate issues to leadership as they arise, from safety to products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Job description

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime! Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re‑discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever comes first).

Employee Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks: Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program

Job Summary

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary.

Job Specifications

• Starting Wage: $20.00/hr
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available
• Working between 8-10 hours/day
• Weekends and Holidays as needed
• Skill Level: Entry Level
• Minimum Age: At least 14 years of age
• Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver premium guest service by providing information and assistance with a smile.
• Validate tickets to ensure guests have their own valid product before loading lifts.
• Work cooperatively with Lift Operators and other teams to ensure lift lines are safely managed and lifts are loaded efficiently.
• Maintain and secure departmental equipment - scan devices, radios, etc.
• Escalate issues to leadership as they arise, from safety to products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Must be able to communicate fluently in English.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all types of inclement weather, standing and moving for the entire shift on potentially slippery or uneven surfaces.
• May need to provide some of their own gear.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must be able to handle high guest volumes in a professional manner.
• Must adhere to safety standards and procedures. Be Safe is our number one value!

Role

A Ticket Checker team member is a flexible employee who often takes on additional training to work across multiple departments and in various roles to support the one resort mentality which could include one of the following:

• Lift Operations (18 or older)
• Mountain Activities
• Retail Rental operations
• Food and Beverage Support
• Ticket sales
• Base Area Operation

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.