Snow Reporter (RETURNING STAFF ONLY) 25-26 Winter Season

• Free Ikon Pass for all eligible employees
• Additional free skiing + riding privileges across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts for eligible employees and their dependents
• Discounted skiing + riding for friends and family of eligible employees across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts
• Employee housing available in Sandpoint area
• Onsite employee childcare available (limited space)
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) and Paid Time Off (PTO) policies for eligible employees to rest, relax and recharge
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, food, lodging, etc.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more for all eligible employees
• 401k plan with generous employer match
• Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
• Discounts available for equipment rentals (based on availability), retail, food, lodging, and more
• Pro-deal pricing on equipment from top outdoor brands
• Bereavement pay
• Employee transportation available
• Discounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further education

Employment Status:  Part Time         Seasonal

Wage Range: $14.00 to $15.00

Minimum Age: 18

Background Check Required: No  

Driver Verification Required: No  

Position Summary:

Are you a morning person looking for fresh tracks? How about a weather enthusiast with a knack for writing? Schweitzer is seeking outgoing snow reporter with a passion for winter sports to produce daily early morning snow, weather and activities report. Schweitzer’s snow reporter will work 3-4 days per week.

Essential Functions and Major Responsibilities:

• Gather information from the mountain operations teams including groomers and ski patrol as well as our local weather station and National Weather Service.
• Develop early morning snow, weather & activities report to prep skiers and riders for their day on the slopes.
• Contact radio stations and other necessary channels to help get the word out.
• Arrive before 5 a.m. to establish an accurate description of conditions to publish on Schweitzer.com, record on snow phone, and share with radio stations, create daily email of report, and distribute to other on-mountain departments.
• Accuracy in reporting is imperative.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Make coffee
• Other duties as assigned

Specific Job Skills:

License/Certifications- None

Technical- Basic computer and technology skills. Use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Voice Recording App, and Mountain Powder for website reporter.

Physical Capabilities- None        

Additional – Bus service and other department shuttles are not in service this early, so you will need to have reliable transportation to get to work for this early shift.                       
 

Education/Related Experience:

Minimum education required- High School Diploma or GED 

Minimum time in related position-  Ski and Snowboard experience is preferred