Snow Bowl Ski Area Lead - Base Operations (Fall 2026 S00614)

The Base Operations Lead supports the daily operation, appearance, safety, and overall guest experience of the base areas at the Middlebury College Ski Areas. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for helping coordinate daily scheduled seasonal staff and ensuring base-area operations are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

The Lead works alongside the Base Operations team with a primary focus on parking, snow and ice removal, fire and firewood management, waste and recycling, event support, and maintaining clean, organized, and welcoming base areas.

This position serves as a point of contact for Base Operations staff during assigned shifts and works closely with Mountain Managers to identify priorities and respond to changing operational needs.

This is a part-time, hourly, non-benefits eligible position. The starting wage for this position is $20.52 per hour, with increased wages for each returning ski season. Some hours are eligible for shift differential for nights and weekends.

Core Responsibilities:

• Provides day-to-day leadership and direction to Base Operations staff during assigned shifts. Ability to give clear directions.
• Works alongside staff while coordinating and prioritizing daily base-area responsibilities to maintain the overall appearance, cleanliness, organization, and functionality of the Ski Area base areas to provide a welcoming environment for guests.
• Coordinates and assists parking operations like traffic flow, parking organization, signage, guest direction, and maintaining safe pedestrian and vehicle access.
• Performs and coordinates snow and ice removal around base lodges, walkways, stairs, decks, entrances, exits, loading areas, and other designated areas.
• Oversees fire and firewood needs throughout the base area, including collecting, transporting, stacking, and maintaining firewood supplies and safely maintaining designated guest fires.
• Monitors base-area cleanliness throughout the operating day and ensures trash, recycling, debris, and other materials are removed promptly.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors to support the overall operation and mission of the Middlebury College Ski Areas.

Come join us and help create a safe, clean, welcoming, and memorable experience for every guest who visits the Middlebury College Ski Areas!