Job Description
Job Description
Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!
Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.
With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.
Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).
Employee Benefits
• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program
To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary
Job Summary:
As a Specialist Events you’ll be part of a team focused on the daily tasks involved in the operations of our on-mountain events from the setup of the site, through the execution of the event to tear down and clean up once the event is over. You will gain valuable work experience and learn efficient work practices which will be transferable to many future employment opportunities. The days available are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 2:00 - 9:00 pm working indoors at Hawk's Nest Cabin, Beaver Creek's Teen and Event Space in the heart of the village, as well as special events throughout the winter.
Job Specifications:
- Starting Wage: $22.00/hr - $28.05/hr
- Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026
- Shift Type: Part Time hours available
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: No
Job Responsibilities:
- Organize operational schedule & calendar in conjunction with event schedule.
- Communicate all upcoming events via Event Prospectus.
- Manage logistics support for all on mountain events.
- Manage ongoing communication for all mountain division departments regarding on mountain operations with the potential to impact events.
- Support day of event logistics.
- Provide Safety and Operations plans for all events, to be attached to Event Prospectus.
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a supervisor or manager in mountain operations or event management.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Prior experience with scheduling.
- Must be able to effectively present detailed information both verbally and in written form to guests and employees.
- Preferred able to lift at 50 pounds or more.
The expected pay range is $22.00/hr - $28.05/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.
Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Requisition ID 512257
Reference Date: 10/25/2025
Job Code Function: Marketing