Snow Reporter
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Alterra
Warren, VT, US
Summary
The Snow Reporter is responsible for gathering real-time weather, lift, and trail information to update resort communications channels. They also support the marketing team by creating engaging content and assisting with events.
Job Description
Seasonal
RESORT OVERVIEW:
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.
About Alterra Mountain Company
Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world’s leading heli-skiing operations, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 60 iconic mountain destinations around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, the company has brought together some of the world’s most aspirational brands, including: Steamboat, Winter Park and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado; Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain, Big Bear Mountain Resort and Snow Valley in California; Stratton Mountain and Sugarbush Resort in Vermont; Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia; Tremblant in Quebec and Blue Mountain in Ontario, Canada; Crystal Mountain in Washington; Schweitzer in Idaho; Deer Valley Resort and Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah; and CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures and Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing in British Columbia. Also included in the portfolio are Alpine Aerotech, a worldwide helicopter support and maintenance service center in British Columbia, Canada, Aspenware, the ski industry leader in technology services and e-commerce, and Ski Butlers, the global leader in ski and snowboard rental delivery. For more information, please visit www.alterramtn.co.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitality and Tourism
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Denver, Colorado
About Alterra Mountain Company
Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world’s leading heli-skiing operations, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 60 iconic mountain destinations around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, the company has brought together some of the world’s most aspirational brands, including: Steamboat, Winter Park and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado; Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain, Big Bear Mountain Resort and Snow Valley in California; Stratton Mountain and Sugarbush Resort in Vermont; Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia; Tremblant in Quebec and Blue Mountain in Ontario, Canada; Crystal Mountain in Washington; Schweitzer in Idaho; Deer Valley Resort and Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah; and CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures and Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing in British Columbia. Also included in the portfolio are Alpine Aerotech, a worldwide helicopter support and maintenance service center in British Columbia, Canada, Aspenware, the ski industry leader in technology services and e-commerce, and Ski Butlers, the global leader in ski and snowboard rental delivery. For more information, please visit www.alterramtn.co.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitality and Tourism
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Denver, Colorado