Find your line at Mt. Hood Meadows, where we turn passion into purpose by delivering unforgettable experiences in one of the Pacific Northwest’s most stunning mountain settings. We believe in creating moments that matter — for our guests, for each other, and for the community. Apply today and join a team that fully embodies the mountain lifestyle.
Position Overview
Love working with people and helping introduce new skiers and snowboarders to the mountain? As the Fun Zone Lift Operations Lead at Mt. Hood Meadows, you’ll play an important role in creating a safe, welcoming, and seamless experience for beginner guests. You’ll help lead operations at our beginner and fun zone lifts, keeping Lift Operations and the Mt. Hood Learning Center connected and ready for busy lesson days.
This hands-on leadership role combines lift operations, employee coaching, and coordination between departments. You’ll help train and support lift crews, coordinate staffing and guest flow during peak periods, troubleshoot ticket access issues, and work closely with the Learning Center to ensure lessons get off to a smooth start. Your communication, planning, and ability to anticipate needs will help both teams deliver an excellent experience for guests and employees.
We’re looking for an experienced Lift Operations team member with strong communication skills, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to take initiative in a fast-paced mountain environment. If you enjoy supporting your teammates, solving problems, and helping the next generation of skiers and snowboarders fall in love with the mountain, this could be the role for you!
This is a full-time, seasonal position
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MHM is dedicated to fostering a consistent and enduring effort to create a welcoming and respectful environment for our team, guests, and community. Our hiring and recruitment efforts are designed to be equitable and accessible, and we actively seek ways to broaden participation in Snowsports for groups who have historically faced barriers.
If you need assistance with the application process, please reach out to us at jobs@skihood.com — we're happy to help.
Mt. Hood Meadows Resort operates on a special use permit on the Mt. Hood National Forest, offering some of the most spectacular skiing and snowboarding in the Pacific Northwest, as well as incredible hiking in the summer. We aim to be the prime Mt. Hood destination for endeavors into recreation, education, culinary, retail, lodging and entertainment. The resort is close to Portland - just 90 minutes away - and delivers a big mountain experience you'd expect to travel much farther to enjoy. The resort sprawls across Mt. Hood's southeast flank, the sunny, wind-protected side of the mountain. The Meadows array of enrichment includes Cooper Spur Mountain Resort, located on the historic north face of Mt. hood. There, we provide serene hospitality, at the Crooked Tree Tavern & Grill, lodges and cabins, and Cooper Spur Ski Area.
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Vision:
Deliver exceptional experiences year-round while respecting Mt. Hood.
Mission:
Enriching the lives of our team, guests and community.
Core Values:
RESPECT
- Honor the cultural significance of Mt. Hood to Indigenous people
- Sustainably manage our operations to protect our resources for future generations
BELONGING
- This is Your Mountain Home; we welcome all who treat each other with kindness, grace and respect
- Equity and transparency guide our decisions
WE FIND A WAY
- Everybody shovels
- We are accountable to each other, our guests, community and stakeholders
- We find resourceful ways to innovate and overcome challenges
WELL-BEING
- We foster personal, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being for our team and guests
- We are a learning company focused on professional and personal development
