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Position Overview
Love working with people and helping introduce new skiers and snowboarders to the mountain? As the Fun Zone Lift Operations Lead at Mt. Hood Meadows, you’ll play an important role in creating a safe, welcoming, and seamless experience for beginner guests. You’ll help lead operations at our beginner and fun zone lifts, keeping Lift Operations and the Mt. Hood Learning Center connected and ready for busy lesson days.
This hands-on leadership role combines lift operations, employee coaching, and coordination between departments. You’ll help train and support lift crews, coordinate staffing and guest flow during peak periods, troubleshoot ticket access issues, and work closely with the Learning Center to ensure lessons get off to a smooth start. Your communication, planning, and ability to anticipate needs will help both teams deliver an excellent experience for guests and employees.
We’re looking for an experienced Lift Operations team member with strong communication skills, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to take initiative in a fast-paced mountain environment. If you enjoy supporting your teammates, solving problems, and helping the next generation of skiers and snowboarders fall in love with the mountain, this could be the role for you!
This is a full-time, seasonal position
Qualifications & Experience
Must be at least 18 years of age High school diploma or equivalent Must be comfortable with the changing dynamics of a seasonal business Excellent guest service skills Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with guests and team members Able to work effectively in a team environment Able to maintain a dependable attendance record Ability to maintain flexible work availability; including weekends and holidays during the ski and snowboard season Reliable transportation for winter road conditions
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
Leadership experience
Lift Operations experience
Intermediate or above ski or snowboard ability Ski School Experience
Compensation:
Wage: $22 - $23 hourly
Perks:
Local Housing Resources. Subject to Eligibility Ski/Snowboard Season Pass for employees and qualifying dependents Don't Ski/Snowboard? Gift your lift access to a family member Free Ski/Snowboard Group Lessons & Discounts on Rental Gear Buddy Tickets (3 discounted tickets to share) Resort Discounts (Food, Retail, Rentals, Lessons, & Daycare) Mountain Exchange Program (Ability to request free lift access to regional resorts) Industry Pro Deals (ExpertVoice, Outdoor Prolink, Helly Hansen, & More!) Affordable Employee Daycare - ERDC Eligible Special invites to Columbia Employee Store, Adidas, and other industry retailers Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Free Employee Transportation from Hood River & Sandy Summer Seasonal Job Connections with Local Businesses Access to Team Wellness Programs Team Appreciation Events/Dinners Click here to learn more about our team member perks
Videos:
Watch our team in action on the MHM YouTube Channel



