The A3 Pro Employment List is compiled to help employers and professional avalanche workers connect. Positions posted must be closely related to the field of snow and avalanches.
To submit an employment listing, email a3@avalanche.org with the your position formated as follows: Employer name, position title, location, position type (e.g. seasonal or year-round, full-time or part-time), salary/wage (can be starting amount or a range), closing date for applications, hiring contact info and/or how to apply, and a brief position description (about a paragraph; can link to a PDF or website with more information). We do not list unpaid positions. Listings will be removed after the closing date or after three months.
Avalanche Savvy
POSITION: Motorized Avalanche Pros
LOCATION: NW Colorado
POSITION TYPE: Part Time
WAGE: $200-$480 DOE + expenses
CLOSING DATE: December 30, 2024
We are looking to add 2-3 more Motorized Avalanche Pros to our 24/25 line up due to increased early season inquiries for Motorized Classes. Minimum qualifications A3 Recognized Avalanche Pro 1(or international equivalent), WFR .
TO APPLY: Email resume to: info@avalanchesavvy.com. Please include current avalanche and medical certs, CO Snowmobile Registration, Colorado Snowmobile Association Membership, and please fill out employment interest form here.
Date Posted: 11/8/24
Coastal Alaska Avalanche Center
POSITION: Avalanche Forecaster
LOCATION: Juneau, Alaska. The CAAC forecast area focuses primarily on Douglas Island, as well as parts of the mainland near Juneau, Alaska.
POSITION TYPE: Seasonal, Part-time
PAY: $28.00-$35.00 DOE
START DATE: Mid-December 2024. We anticipate about 12 hours of work per week to issue a weekly avalanche forecast, and there may occasionally be cause for additional forecasts. We anticipate the need for forecasts to extend roughly through March.
POSITION SUMMARY: Coastal Alaska Avalanche Center (CAAC) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inform and educate the public on backcountry avalanche conditions in Southeast Alaska. The primary purpose of the Avalanche Forecaster position is to collect and analyze field, snow, and weather data to provide public avalanche advisories for backcountry winter users in the CAAC forecast area.
TO APPLY: Please send your resume and cover letter to board@coastalakavalanche.org by Friday, November 22nd at 5:00pm AKST.
Mt Rose Ski Tahoe
POSITION: Ski Patrol 1 and 2
LOCATION: Reno, NV
POSITION TYPE: Seasonal FT
STIPEND: $16.00- $25.00/ Hour
CLOSING DATE: November 2024
Ski Patrol 1 is the entry level ski patrol position. Ski Patrol 2 is designed for applicants with Ski Patrol Experience. both Positions have the same primary job function of providing assistance to guests and employees at Mt Rose Ski Tahoe. Essential Job functions include providing Medical care and rescue to injured guests as well as avalanche mitigation for the resort. Come see what working at a small resort with big terrain is like. Mt Rose is just 30 minutes from beautiful Lake Tahoe and the biggest little city in the world Reno, NV. Our typical season runs from November through April.
TO APPLY: complete online application . Ski Patrol 1 Here. Ski Patrol 2 Here.
Nordic Valley Ski Resort
POSITION: Snow Safety Director
LOCATION: Eden, UT
POSITION TYPE: Seasonal FT
STIPEND: $24-28/ Hour BOE
CLOSING DATE: NOVEMBER 2024
The Snow Safety Director is responsible for designing, implementing and managing the Avalanche Program and Snow Safety team to ensure the safety of employees and guests within the resort's operational areas, and surrounding terrain.
any questions please email nvpatrol@nordicvalley.ski
TO APPLY: Apply at: Careers - Nordic Valley Ski Resort
Date Posted: 10/15/24
SWS Mountain Guides
POSITION: Cat Ski Guide
LOCATION: Diamond Lake, Oregon
POSITION TYPE: Seasonal Part-Time
SALARY/WAGE: $270 - $360 Per Day + onsite company housing
CLOSING DATE: November 15th, 2024
SWS Mountain Guides is looking for experienced ski guides with at least 3 or more years of experience, a passion for guiding, a passion for people, and a passion for connecting guests to the outdoors. This position is to work at our Cat Ski Mt. Bailey program, but may also include Cat Ski Bear Valley. and non-motorized ski trips as opportunities arise. Cat Ski Mt. Bailey operates on 6,000 acres, and has nearly 3,000 vertical feet of skiable terrain. Owned by Diamond Lake Resort, SWS has partnered with them to help continue running one of the oldest cat ski programs in the nation. We have an extremely high return rate among guides. However, as we grow we have a few openings each year for experienced guides and we are looking for some to join our team this season (and hopefully for many future seasons). Learn more about SWS Mountain Guides HERE>> and more about Cat Ski Mt. Bailey Here>>
TO APPLY: Send a resume to David@SWSMountainGuides.com, along with your resume, please send a brief summary of why you want to work for us, and your expected availability for the winter season (December 1st - April 30th)
Telluride Ski and Golf
POSITION: Ski Patrol Basic
LOCATION: Telluride Ski Resort, Telluride CO
POSITION TYPE: Full Time Seasonal
HOURLY WAGE: $22.50/hr
CLOSING DATE: 12/2/24
Applicants must have at least 1-2 years of previous patrolling experience. Responsible for responding to injured guests, documenting responses with thorough incident reports, assisting guests and giving courtesy rides, maintaining closures and signage on the trails, performing lift evacuations, learning avalanche mitigation routes and protocols, beginning the blaster-in-training program, and assisting other mountain operations departments when necessary. Must be an expert skier, comfortable in all conditions. Must have a current OEC, EMT-B, or WFR (taught by WMA, WMI, or SOLO) certification. Must be able to obtain a Colorado Type I blaster’s license.
TO APPLY: Email ikirkwood@tellurideskiresort.com with a statement of interest and a brief relevant work history.
DATE POSTED: 8/27/24
Utah Avalanche Center
POSITION: Intern
LOCATION: Salt Lake City, Utah
POSITION TYPE: Begins August 5 and continue through mid-April. The internship is a full-time role with hourly pay.
ANNUAL SALARY: $15/hour
CLOSING DATE: Until filled
The UAC provides unique internship opportunities for individuals to become part of a small team with a wide range of duties. We are looking for graduate, undergraduate, and post-graduate students from fields such as Communications, Marketing, Outdoor Education, Parks and Recreation, and Business. Candidates are expected to work independently, be self-motivated, take on last-minute tasks, be available for long days, and maintain a positive attitude while interacting with other UAC employees and the community.
TO APPLY: Email resume and cover letter to education@UtahAvalancheCenter.org with the subject line 2024-2025 Internship Application.