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.
*All employment postings are listed in alphabetical order. Scroll to the bottom to make sure you don’t miss an opportunity!
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). Listings will be removed after the closing date or after three months.
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities
POSITION: Avalanche Technician
LOCATION: Thompson Pass, Alaska
POSITION TYPE: Full Time
COMPENSATION: $33.76/hr
CLOSING DATE: October 6, 2026
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
As an Avalanche Technician, you will monitor and forecast avalanche hazards along the Richardson and Copper River Highways, recommend and coordinate avalanche control operations, and help keep travelers safe during winter conditions. You will also support year-round highway maintenance at Thompson Pass, operating a variety of heavy equipment for snow removal, road maintenance, and material handling.
Additional responsibilities include maintaining avalanche and weather records, managing rescue equipment and explosives inventories, providing avalanche safety education, and coordinating road closures and control operations with agencies, highway crews, and the public.
TO APPLY: Click here for more information and to apply. For questions, contact Chad Heller at chad.heller@alaska.gov / (907) 822-3222 or Breanna Langberg at breanna.langberg@alaska.gov / (907) 451-2226.
Date Posted: 10/6/26
Alyeska Resort
POSITION: Ski Patroller
LOCATION: Girdwood, Alaska
POSITION TYPE: Full Time, Winter Seasonal
COMPENSATION: $21-$27/hour DOE
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Alyeska Resort is seeking strong, motivated ski patrollers to join our team in the Chugach Mountains of Southcentral Alaska. Alyeska operates in steep, complex mountain terrain with an active avalanche mitigation program, providing patrollers the opportunity to develop experience in avalanche hazard reduction, snow and weather observations, avalanche rescue, emergency medical response, lift evacuation, rope rescue, accident investigation, and mountain operations.
Candidates must be expert skiers capable of skiing confidently in steep and variable terrain and challenging weather and visibility conditions. A current OEC or Alaska EMT-1 certification or higher is required. Previous professional ski patrol and avalanche mitigation experience is preferred but not required; Avalanche Pro 1 is highly valued and required for placement at Patrol Level II and above. We are looking for dependable, team-oriented professionals who communicate well, use sound judgment, and want to continue developing their skills in a demanding big-mountain environment.
TO APPLY: Click here for more information and to apply. For questions about the position or Alyeska Ski Patrol, contact Cody Burns at codyb@alyeskaresort.com.
Date Posted: 8/24/26
Chugach NF Avalanche Center
POSITION: Lead Avalanche Forecaster
LOCATION: Girdwood, AK
POSITION TYPE: Full Time, Permanent
COMPENSATION: $69,789 - $90,731/year DOE (GS 9)
CLOSING DATE: October 13, 2026
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This position serves as the Lead Avalanche Forecaster for a small but dedicated team of avalanche specialists. As the team's technical expert, this individual directs seasonal training and supports continuing professional development. Collaborating with the Director, they ensure field safety protocols align with industry standards. The individual monitors emerging research to integrate new technologies and best practices into operations. Additionally, they maintain formal communication channels with adjacent avalanche operations to enhance regional safety. Furthermore, duties include but are not limited to providing quality control of written avalanche bulletin products, providing public outreach and education opportunities for a diverse public, interpreting current and expected snowpack and weather conditions, combining reports from numerous field observers, preparing and issuing daily regional avalanche advisories for backcountry travelers, leading weekly inter-agency snowpack meetings, and mentoring and advising junior staff, and interns. The lead forecaster is the secondary point of contact for partners/external stakeholders and acts as a media point of contact in the Director’s absence. This position requires advanced winter backcountry travel experience on both skis and snowmobiles in avalanche terrain to conduct field observations.
TO APPLY: Click here for a full job description and to apply.
Date Posted: 10/13/26
Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center (HPAC)
POSITION: Avalanche Forecaster
LOCATION: Hatcher Pass, AK
POSITION TYPE: Seasonal, Part Time (30 hours/week)
COMPENSATION: $26-$27/hour DOE
CLOSING DATE: October 15, 2026
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center (HPAC) is seeking an Avalanche Forecaster or Assistant Forecaster for a seasonal position for the 2026-2027 winter season. HPAC forecaster positions work both independently and with other HPAC staff to collect and analyze field, snow, and weather data to provide public avalanche advisories for backcountry winter users in the HPAC forecast area. Additional work may include events, education, and community outreach tasks. This is a part-time (30 hours/week) seasonal position that will start in December and run through April.
Click here for a full job description.
TO APPLY: Submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to info@hpavalanche.org.
Date Posted: 10/6/26
Hilltop Ski Area
POSITION: Ski Patrol Director
LOCATION: Anchorage, AK
POSITION TYPE: Full Time, Year Round
COMPENSATION: $25-$29/hour DOE
CLOSING DATE: Closed when filled
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Hilltop Ski Area is seeking an experienced Ski Patrol Director to lead all aspects of the Ski and Bike Patrol program. This position oversees patrol operations, emergency medical response, staff training, lift evacuation, rope rescue, mountain safety, risk management, and guest service while fostering a positive and professional team culture. The Ski Patrol Director works closely with mountain leadership to develop safety programs, improve operational efficiency, and ensure a safe and memorable experience for guests and employees at Anchorage’s community ski area.
TO APPLY: Visit the Hilltop Ski Area career page to view the complete job description and submit your application: Click here
For questions, contact James Geist at jgeist@hilltopskiarea.org.
Date Posted: 7/20/26
Irwin Backcountry Guides LLC
POSITION: Snow Safety Manager
LOCATION: Crested Butte, CO
POSITION TYPE: Full Time, Seasonal
COMPENSATION: $6,000/month
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Irwin Backcountry Guides is seeking an experienced Snow Safety Manager to lead avalanche mitigation and snow safety operations in Crested Butte, Colorado. This role is responsible for developing and executing snow safety programs, monitoring weather and snowpack conditions, managing hazard mitigation activities, and helping ensure the safety of guests, staff, and operations in mountain environments. The ideal candidate has strong avalanche knowledge, leadership experience, sound judgment, and the ability to perform in dynamic winter conditions. This is a full-time, seasonal position offering a salary of $6,000 per month. The Winter season runs mid-November through mid-April.
TO APPLY: Click here for more information and to apply.
For questions, email jobs@elevenexperience.com.
Date Posted: 7/23/26
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe
POSITION: Assistant Ski Patrol Manager
LOCATION: Reno, NV
POSITION TYPE: Full Time, Seasonal with Benefits
COMPENSATION: $26-$30/hour DOE
CLOSING DATE: Closed when filled
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Assistant Ski Patrol Manager assists the Ski Patrol Manager in overseeing the establishment and implementation of safety procedures for Mt. Rose as it applies to guests visiting the ski area and the employees of Mt. Rose. The Assistant Ski Patrol Manager fills the role of the Ski Patrol Manager in their absence.
TO APPLY: Click here for more information and to apply.
For questions, contact Devin Hiemstra, Ski Patrol Manager, at dhiemstra@skirose.com or (445) 849-0704 ext 280.
Date Posted: 10/6/26
USDA Forest Service National Avalanche Center
POSITION: National Avalanche Director (GS-12/13)
LOCATION: Negotiable after selection (Forest Service office)
POSITION TYPE: Full Time, Permanent
COMPENSATION: $89,508–$138,370/year DOE
CLOSING DATE: October 13, 2026
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The USDA Forest Service is hiring a Director for the National Avalanche Center (NAC). The Director leads the agency's avalanche information and education program and provides guidance and direction to all Forest Service-managed avalanche centers. The position serves as the Forest Service's primary point of contact with the American Avalanche Association (A3) and as the agency's national media contact on avalanches.
Key duties include:
Coordinating Forest Service-managed avalanche centers so they can deliver consistent, high-quality avalanche information and education to the public
Overseeing production of avalanche awareness materials, websites, and training
Leading the agency's technology transfer program for technical avalanche knowledge
Conducting instructional courses and professional development seminars
Developing and implementing complex special projects related to avalanches
Collaborating with Forest Service staff and other agencies and partners
TO APPLY: Click here for more information and to apply (USAJOBS announcement 26-1152-13073107-DP-GVS). Applications must be submitted through USAJOBS by 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date.
For questions about the position, contact Scott Haas at (720) 534-7161 or scott.haas@usda.gov.
Date Posted: 10/6/26
USDA Forest Service National Avalanche Center
POSITION: National Avalanche Specialist (GS-12)
LOCATION: Negotiable after selection (Forest Service office)
POSITION TYPE: Full Time, Permanent
COMPENSATION: $89,508–$116,362/year DOE
CLOSING DATE: October 13, 2026
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The USDA Forest Service is hiring a National Avalanche Specialist to lead complex, high-priority projects for the National Avalanche Center (NAC). The Specialist assists the NAC Director with overall program management and supports Forest Service-managed avalanche centers in delivering consistent, high-quality avalanche information and education to the public.
Key duties include:
Consulting with field units on the military artillery for avalanche control program, including providing required documents and training
Producing avalanche awareness materials, supporting educational websites, and developing public and agency training
Responding to media inquiries and giving interviews at the local, national, and international level
Reviewing and evaluating avalanche hazard analyses for proposals on National Forest System lands
Leading complex special projects related to snow avalanches for field units
Helping build national avalanche databases and coordinating partners to contribute data
TO APPLY: Click here for more information and to apply (USAJOBS announcement 26-1151-13077394-DP-GVS). Applications must be submitted through USAJOBS by 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date.
For questions about the position, contact Scott Haas at (720) 534-7161 or scott.haas@usda.gov.
Date Posted: 10/6/26
Vail Resorts Patrol COE
POSITION: Assistant Manager
LOCATION: Remote, Four Positions Open - CO, UT, CA, PNW
POSITION TYPE: Full Time, Year Round
COMPENSATION: $67,688 - $96,697/year DOE
CLOSING DATE: January 15, 2027
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Provides field-level avalanche expertise and technical support to patrol teams. The purpose of this job is to connect field operations to the COE and to supports patrols by providing training, partnering on project execution, and advising on snow safety operations. Our goal is to strengthen operational consistency, safety, and effectiveness by connecting on-the-ground perspectives with COE projects and initiatives.
This posting covers Assistant Manager under the Technical Rescue Programs, as well as Assistant Manager under the Avalanche Programs (one posting for multiple jobs). Please specify in your application that you are interested in one of the avalanche positions and if your preference is CO, UT, CA, or the PNW.
Planning to fill positions by January 15, 2027 - possible start date flexibility to reduce operational impact this winter.
TO APPLY: Apply online through the Vail Resorts Careers website: Assistant Manager: Patrol, Center of Excellence (COE).
For questions, contact Simon Trautman at simon.a.trautman@vailresorts.com.
Date Posted: 10/13/26