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.
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
Eaglecrest Ski Area
POSITION: Ski Patroller
LOCATION: Juneau, Alaska
POSITION TYPE: Full Time or Part Time, Seasonal
COMPENSATION: $23.42/hour
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Eaglecrest is seeking advanced skiers or riders to join its Ski Patrol team. Responsibilities include participating in avalanche hazard reduction operations, administering emergency medical care, and assisting with rescues and injured guest transport. Ideal candidates are strong communicators and problem-solvers who can work both independently and as part of a team in challenging weather conditions.
TO APPLY: Click here for more information and to apply. For questions, contact Justin Spurrier at Justin.Spurrier@skieaglecrest.com or (907) 790-2000 x 4359.
Date Posted: 10/28/26
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
Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort
POSITION: Assistant Avalanche Forecaster
LOCATION: Wenatchee, WA
POSITION TYPE: Winter Seasonal
COMPENSATION: $22.50-$27/hour DOE
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Assistant Avalanche Forecaster is responsible for monitoring avalanche potential around the resort, conducting avalanche control, recording weather and snowpack conditions, and producing daily hazard forecasts using InfoEx. This seasonal position assists in training and supervising crews, enforcing mountain safety, and maintaining operational readiness across all ski patrol and avalanche mitigation functions.
TO APPLY: Click here for more information and to apply.
For questions, contact Drew Carleton, at dcarleton@missionridge.com.
Date Posted: 10/28/26
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
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