Lake Tahoe area ski resorts look for winter employees; to host job fairs Nov. 6-7
Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort are accepting applications and will host job fairs in November.
The Lake Tahoe resorts, under parent company Vail Resorts, says it will, for the first time, hire teens 15 and over who wish to work on the mountain. Teens can apply for jobs such as cashiers, ski and snowboard school teachers’ assistants, guest services representatives, parking attendants, cleaning attendants, ticket sales and scanning.
The resorts offer very diverse environments for their employees, said Beth Howard, vice president and general manager of Northstar California Resort. “Whether new hires are looking to work in a high-energy, fast-paced environment like Heavenly, a luxurious and family-friendly resort like Northstar, or a true-blue, big-mountain, high base-elevation and backcountry ski experience like Kirkwood, there is something for everyone.
"The best part is that in addition to developing themselves personally and professionally, our employees are able to work and play in the great outdoors, skiing and snowboarding at not only one, but all three of the Best of Tahoe resorts, as they build their careers and gain work experience in one of the most beautiful places in the world — Lake Tahoe.”
Vail Resorts has recently moved to increase the minimum wage to $10 per hour across all resorts and their Lake Tahoe area resorts are proud to have historically remained open for the entirety of the ski season, without having to cut full-time employee hours.
Depending on hours worked, benefits can include a season pass valid at multiple Vail Resorts mountains, free or discounted dependent passes, discounts on food, beverage and retail items at the resorts, complimentary and/or discounted lift tickets for friends and family, full benefits for full-time employees*, 401K matching*, lodging discounts at other Vail Resorts properties*, access to ski and snowboard lessons, complimentary local area bus passes, a reliable and wide-spread bus transportation system available to employees around the lake and more. Go here to apply.
Resort Job Fair Schedules
Northstar California Resort: November 6, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. in The Village at Northstar.
Heavenly and Kirkwood Mountain Resorts: November 7, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. in the California Main Lodge.
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