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 Avalanche Information Center

POSITION: Interim Business Manager

LOCATION: Remote

POSITION TYPE: Temporary, Part Time, 10-20/hours per week

COMPENSATION: $20-$30/hour

CLOSING DATE: Closed when filled

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Alaska Avalanche Information Center (AAIC) is seeking a dependable Interim Business Manager to help maintain stable operations during a leadership transition to help keep critical avalanche safety services running strong across Alaska.

This role ensures smooth day-to-day business administration, financial oversight, and support for the Board of Directors while AAIC recruits its next Executive Director.

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TO APPLY: Send a letter of interest to aaicboard@alaskasnow.org.

Date Posted: 3/3/26


American Institute for Avalanche Research & Education (AIARE)

POSITION: Operations Manager

LOCATION: Remote

POSITION TYPE: Full Time, Year Round

COMPENSATION: $60,000-$70,000/year

CLOSING DATE: Closed when filled. We will begin to review applications in late May and conduct interviews in June on a rolling basis with a prospective start date of July 1.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Operations Manager serves as the connective tissue between AIARE’s field programs and office operations. This role requires strong organizational skills, deep avalanche industry experience, and a genuine passion for supporting world-class outdoor education.

This role is engaged across AIARE’s field and office functions, providing operational leadership and coordination throughout the organization. The Operations Manager serves as the primary liaison between field staff and the broader AIARE team, working in close collaboration with the Operations Director and Programs Team to ensure consistent, high-quality program delivery and internal operational excellence. See full job description for more detail.

Click here for full job description.

TO APPLY:

After reviewing the full job description, interested applicants should submit an application package that includes the following:

  • A cover letter indicating why the applicant wants to join the AIARE team and explains how the applicant’s experiences meet the qualifications of this position.

  • A resume/CV that highlights the applicants relevant professional experience.

  • Email a complete application package to jobs@avtraining.org. Please include your name and “AIARE Operations Manager” in the subject line of the email.

Date Posted: 5/1/26


Central Oregon Avalanche Center

POSITION: Membership and Marketing Coordinator

LOCATION: Central Oregon

POSITION TYPE: Part-Time

COMPENSATION: $28-$34/hr

CLOSING DATE: May 8, 2026

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Central Oregon Avalanche Center is hiring a Membership and Marketing Coordinator, starting this summer. The Membership and Marketing Coordinator will help lead COAC’s events and fundraising efforts, including events like BendSAW, Powderhound, Vertfest, and Beacon & Eggs. They will manage COAC's membership and volunteer programs. Their creativity will power COAC’s efforts to get the word out about our events and avalanche safety. The position is part-time with flexible hours.  Click here for more information.

TO APPLY: Click here to apply. For questions, contact hr@coavalanche.org.

Date Posted: 4/10/26


Copper Mountain Resort

POSITION: Ski Patrol

LOCATION: Copper Mountain, CO

POSITION TYPE: Full Time, Winter Seasonal 2026/2027

COMPENSATION: Starting at $21.50+/hr DOE

CLOSING DATE: May 1, 2026 or Closed when filled

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The role of the winter patroller is to ensure a reasonably safe skiing environment. To provide medical assistance and evacuation, guest safety, search and rescue support, trail work, lift evacuation, daily duty station responsibilities, avalanche mitigation work, equipment maintenance, and other assigned duties. Each task requires a high level of decision making.

  • Must be an expert skier or rider

  • Hold current (or be enrolled in) Colorado or National EMT (or higher) and, current CPR certification by position start date of 11/1/26.

  • Ski Patrol or mountaineering experience preferred

  • Must be 21 years old

  • Must have valid US driver’s license.

TO APPLY: Click here for more information and to apply.  For questions, contact Trevor at tlehto@coppercolorado.com

Date Posted: 2/9/26


Crested Butte Avalanche Center

POSITION: Lead Forecaster

LOCATION: Crested Butte, CO

POSITION TYPE: Full Time, Seasonal

COMPENSATION: $52,000 - $60,000

CLOSING DATE: Closed when filled. We will begin to review applications in late May and conduct interviews in June on a rolling basis.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Crested Butte Avalanche Center is seeking a lead forecaster to join the CBAC team. The CBAC is a community driven non-profit weather and avalanche forecasting center that has been in operation since 2000. Our mission is to provide daily snow, weather and avalanche information and is committed to reducing the impacts of avalanches on human life and infrastructure in the Gunnison Valley through partnerships, education and community outreach.

Click here for a complete job description.

TO APPLY: After reviewing the full job description, interested applicants should submit an application that includes the following:

  • A cover letter indicating why the applicant wants to join the CBAC team and explains how the applicant’s experiences meet the qualifications of this position.

  • A resume that highlights the applicant’s relevant professional experience.

  • Email your application to cbavalanche@gmail.com.

Date Posted: 5/4/26


Utah Avalanche Center

POSITION: Executive Director

LOCATION: Salt Lake City, UT

POSITION TYPE: Full-Time Year Round

COMPENSATION: $80,000 - $110,000 Annual Salary DOE

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Utah Avalanche Center is seeking a highly organized, passionate Executive Director to lead a dynamic, cross-functional team. The ideal candidate is a proven leader with strong written and verbal communication skills and a deep understanding of the snow and avalanche industry, including education. Experience in nonprofit management, budgeting, and strategic planning is preferred. This role requires a mission-driven leader who can navigate the complexities of avalanche forecasting, education, and organizational operations. If you’re ready for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

TO APPLY: Click here for more information and details on how to apply. Please reach out to edsearch@utahavalanchecenter.org with questions. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning immediately.

Date Posted: 4/13/26


Vail Resorts

POSITION: Manager: Avalanche Programs - Ski Patrol Center of Excellence (COE)

LOCATION: Broomfield, CO - Hybrid work

POSITION TYPE: Full-Time Year Round

COMPENSATION: $79,531 - $127,500 Annual Salary DOE

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

We’re building something new for the world’s largest and best professional ski patrol, a center of excellence to support the continued success of our teams. The Manager: Avalanche Programs, Ski Patrol Center of Excellence (COE) is responsible for supporting the execution, consistency, and development of avalanche program standards across assigned regions. This role focuses on field-level program oversight, RACS maintenance support, avalanche assessments, and driving compliance to enterprise standards. The Manager: Avalanche plays a critical role in partnering with resort teams to strengthen technical skills, support cultural evolution, and elevate operational excellence.

This position is ideal for a technically skilled avalanche practitioner with strong mechanical aptitude, emotional intelligence, and the ability to coach and facilitate learning across diverse patrol environments.

TO APPLY: Click here for more information and to apply.

Date Posted: 4/15/26