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.
American Avalanche Association (A3)
POSITION: Member Services Coordinator
LOCATION: Remote
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time
SALARY/WAGE: $40,000-$50,000 Salary
CLOSING DATE: July 7, 2025
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Member Services Coordinator plays a pivotal role in fostering positive relationships between A3 and its members, as well as in supporting the organization's general operations. This position is responsible for managing day-to-day interactions with members, maintaining accurate and comprehensive member records, supporting communications and outreach initiatives, and contributing to the overall operations of the nonprofit.
TO APPLY: Click here.
Date posted: 6/10/25
Alaska Avalanche School
POSITION: Program Director
LOCATION: Alaska
POSITION TYPE: Seasonal; Full Time/Part Time Combination Possible
SALARY/WAGE: $33.00 - 37.00 an hour (DOE)
CLOSING DATE: When filled, resume review begins on June 15
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Alaska Avalanche School is looking for an established avalanche professional with a track record in education and mentorship to fill our new Program Director role for the 2025-2026 season. As a member of the school's leadership team of two, this position will oversee the staffing of courses/instructor development, review and lead our risk management approach, and ensure that our curriculum and course structure is up-to-date.
TO APPLY: Click Here. Email Andy Moderow at amoderow@alaskaavalanche.org with any questions
Date posted: 6/3/25
American Avalanche Institute (AAI)
POSITION: Customer Experience Management
LOCATION: Boulder, CO
POSITION TYPE: Full time
SALARY/WAGE: $50,000 Salary
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
POSITION DESCRIPTION
We’re looking for a kind, tech-savvy, and highly organized Customer Experience Manager to join our Boulder-based team. You’ll be the first point of contact for students and clients, helping them navigate their journey from booking to adventure. This full-time role reports to the General Manager and plays a vital role in client engagement and operations support, with a focus on delivering high-quality customer service.
TO APPLY: Click here
Date Posted: 6/4/25
Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC)
POSITION: Avalanche Forecaster
LOCATION: Durango, CO
POSITION TYPE:
WAGE: $67,668.00 - $72,264.00 Annually
CLOSING DATE: 5/1/2025
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of the state border; therefore, this position is exempt from the residency requirements. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
TO APPLY: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado
Date Posted:4/6/25
Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center
POSITION: Avalanche Forecaster
POSITION TYPE: Seasonal, Full-time
LOCATION: Eastern Sierra, California
CLOSING DATE: July 1st, 2025
START DATE: November 2025
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center (ESAC) is seeking an Avalanche Forecaster for a seasonal position for the 2025-2026 winter season. ESAC forecaster positions work both independently and with other ESAC staff to collect and analyze field, snow, and weather data to provide public avalanche advisories for backcountry winter users in the ESAC forecast area. Additional work may include events, education, fundraising, and community outreach tasks. This is a full-time seasonal position that will start in November and run through April. Pay $24.00- $30.00, depending on experience. Work will be conducted from a home office and in the field within the ESAC forecast area but may require attendance at events in the ESAC Forecast Region.
TO APPLY: complete job description here. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to office@esavalanche.org and Steve@esavalanche.org
Date Posted: 5/20/25
Friends of the Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center
POSITION: Executive Director
LOCATION: Sandpoint, ID
POSITION TYPE: Part-Time: 25 hrs/week May-Dec and 10 hrs/week Jan-April
COMPENSATION: $25,000-$30,000 DOE
CLOSING DATE: July 14, 2025
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Executive Director will have overall operational responsibility for the execution of the mission and vision of the Friends of IPAC. This includes fundraising, education programs support, operations, and outreach events. This position will work closely with FIPAC Board members, volunteers, non-profit staff, and the Forest Service Director of the Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center.
Click here for the full job description and application.
Date Posted: 6/24/25
Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center
POSITION: Meteorological Technician - Avalanche Specialist, GS-1341-08
LOCATION: Sandpoint, Smelterville, & Location negotiable
POSITION TYPE: Seasonal 1039
CLOSING DATE: July 14, 2025
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center intends to fill two (2) Meteorological Technician - Avalanche Specialist GS-1341-08, seasonal 1039 positions for the 2025-26 winter season. The vacancy is open on USAJOBS from July 1 through July 14, 2025, and you can search for the vacancy by the following announcement number: 26-TEMP1-R1-3796-8DT-MG.
These positions are supervised by the Avalanche Center Director. Avalanche Specialists work in both field and office settings to independently issue regular Avalanche Forecasts for multiple zones across North Idaho and Northwestern Montana. Work begins in early November and ends in late April.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Chris Bilbrey, IPAC Director at chris@idahopanhandleavalanche.org for more information.
TO APPLY: Click here
Date Posted: 6/24/25
Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort
POSITION: Ski Patrol Director
LOCATION: Wenatchee, WA
WAGE: $25-$30 per hour (DOE)
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Ski Patrol Director at Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort is a seasonal full time position and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Ski Patrol department, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for both guests and staff. The Ski Patrol at Mission Ridge is a combination of 10-25 Professional Ski Patrollers and 60-80 volunteer Ski Patrollers. The Patrol Director provides leadership for both of these teams and ensures a cohesive attitude that allows both teams to work together toward a common goal. This role includes managing staffing, training, budgeting, and incident response, while also executing safety initiatives and leading snow safety and avalanche mitigation efforts. The director plays a crucial role in fostering a positive work culture and developing future leaders within the patrol team.
TO APPLY: Click Here
Posted: 4/22/25
Powder Mountain Resort
POSITION: Snow Safety Supervisor/Forecaster
LOCATION: Eden, UT
WAGE: $35.00-$47.50/hour based on experience
POSITION TYPE: Seasonal, Full-Time
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Snow Safety Supervisor/Forecaster will be a member of a team who will have dual responsibilities to the Patrol and Snow Safety Programs. Each Snow Safety Supervisor/Forecaster will have assigned responsibility to achieve the objectives outlined in the expectations, requirements, and qualifications.
TO APPLY: Job Application & Full Job description
Posted: 5/10/25
Powder Mountain Resort
POSITION: Snow Safety Technician
LOCATION: Eden, UT
WAGE: $28.50-$40.00/hour based on experience
POSITION TYPE: Seasonal, Full-Time
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Snow Safety Technician will be a member of a team who will have dual responsibilities to the Patrol and Snow Safety Programs. Each Snow Safety Technician will be assigned with a Snow Safety Supervisor for scheduled shift and assist with assigned tasks to achieve the objectives outlined in the expectations, requirements, and qualifications.
TO APPLY: Job Application & Full Job description
Posted: 5/10/25
Sawtooth Avalanche Center
POSITION: Forest Service Avalanche Forecaster
LOCATION: Ketchum or Stanley, ID
POSITION TYPE: Seasonal, Full Time
WAGE: $26.50/hour (GS8), Government housing is available
CLOSING DATE: July 14, 2025
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Forest Service Sawtooth Avalanche Center (SAC) is hiring an Avalanche Forecaster to join our team. Forecasters work in both field and office settings to independently issue daily Avalanche Forecasts for four zones spanning seven distinct mountain ranges and over 2 million acres. Work begins in November and ends in April.
Click here for full job description.
TO APPLY: Go to USAjobs.gov between July 1st and July 14th. Search for vacancy number 26-TEMP1-R4-3796-8DT-EW
Contact Scott Savage at scott@sawtoothavalanche.com for more information.
Posted: 6/24/25
Sun Valley Resort
POSITION: Snow Safety Director
LOCATION: Sun Valley, ID
POSITION TYPE: Seasonal, Full Time
WAGE: $28 - $38 based DOE
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Snow Safety Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive snow safety and avalanche mitigation programs to ensure the safety of guests and employees at Sun Valley Ski Resort. This leadership role involves overseeing the Snow Safety Team, coordinating with various departments, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. The Snow Safety Director will report directly to the Ski Patrol Director.
TO APPLY: Email Tatiana Lawson tlawson@sunvalley.com with any questions . Job Application & Full Job description: Apply Here
Posted: 4/22/25
Utah Avalanche Center
POSITION: Avalanche Education and Awareness Intern
LOCATION: Salt Lake City, UT
POSITION TYPE: Seasonal part-time
WAGE: $15/hour
CLOSING DATE: June 29, 2025
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The UAC is seeking two part-time avalanche education and awareness interns for the 2025-2026 season. The position begins no later than August 25, 2025, and is expected to require approximately 20 hours per week through April 3, 2026. Applicants must be available to work weekends and weekday evenings. The internship primarily supports the nonprofit side of the UAC and does not include on-snow work with avalanche forecasters, observers, and staff. However, on-snow opportunities may arise depending on the intern’s qualifications, capabilities, and interests. Responsibilities may include community outreach, assisting with avalanche awareness presentations, supporting the delivery of on-snow avalanche education classes, helping to maintain the UAC online store, assisting with fundraising events, and performing general administrative tasks.
TO APPLY: Click here
Date posted: 6/5/25
Utah Avalanche Center
POSITION: Meteorological Technician - Avalanche Specialist, GS-1341-08
LOCATION: Salt Lake City, Ogden, Logan, Spring City, & Location negotiable
POSITION TYPE: Seasonal 1039
CLOSING DATE: July 14, 2025
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The UWC National Forest Utah Avalanche Center intends to fill two (2) Meteorological Technician - Avalanche Specialist GS-1341-08, seasonal 1039 positions for the 2025-26 winter season. The vacancy is open on USAJOBS from July 1 through July 14, 2025.
These positions are supervised by the Avalanche Center Director. Avalanche Specialists work in both field and office settings to independently issue daily Avalanche Forecasts for multiple zones across Utah. Work begins in late October and ends in late April.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Paige Pagnucco, UAC Director at paige@utahavalanchecenter.org for more information.
TO APPLY: Click here
Date posted: 6/17/25