Lift Ops - Fun Zone Lead

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
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Videos:

Watch our team in action on the MHM YouTube Channel