Winter Base Operations Lead — Ski Area

Middlebury College; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Snowbowl pass

Rikert passes

Buddy tickets

Retail Discount

Job summary

Middlebury College is seeking a Base Operations Lead to manage daily operations and staff at the Ski Areas. The role focuses on safety, appearance, and guest experience, coordinating parking, snow/ice removal, firewood, and waste management to keep base areas welcoming.

The position is part-time and hourly with a starting wage of $20.52 per hour, plus increased wages for returning seasons. Some shifts may receive differential pay for nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in ski area or outdoor operations preferred.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and guest-service skills; able to adapt to changing conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to Base Operations staff during shifts.
• Coordinate base-area responsibilities to maintain appearance, cleanliness, organization, and safety for guests.
• Assist parking operations including traffic flow, signage, guest direction, and access control.
• Perform and coordinate snow and ice removal around base lodges and walkways.
• Oversee fire and firewood needs, including gathering, transporting, stacking, and maintenance.
• Monitor base-area cleanliness and ensure timely removal of trash and debris.
• Perform other duties to support operations and mission of Middlebury College Ski Areas.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Guest service

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Middlebury College is seeking a Base Operations Lead to manage daily operations and staff at the Ski Areas. The role focuses on safety, appearance, and guest experience, coordinating parking, snow/ice removal, firewood, and waste management to keep base areas welcoming.

The position is part-time and hourly with a starting wage of $20.52 per hour, plus increased wages for returning seasons. Some shifts may receive differential pay for nights and weekends.