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
Mt. Hood Meadows is seeking a passionate, safety-minded, and guest-focused Lift Operations Supervisor to join our mountain operations leadership team. In this dynamic role, you’ll oversee multiple chairlift crews and help ensure lifts operate safely, efficiently, and consistently while delivering an exceptional experience to our guests. You’ll be a visible leader on the mountain, setting the standard for safety, professionalism, teamwork, and great guest service.
As a Lift Operations Supervisor, you’ll lead and support Lift Operators in Charge, Lift Attendants, and Leads while working closely with Dispatch, Patrol, Grooming, Lift Maintenance, and other resort departments. You’ll train and coach employees, monitor safety and operational procedures, respond to lift incidents, manage staffing and overtime, and help keep crews, equipment, lift areas, and documentation ready for daily operations. From coordinating snow work and grooming needs to communicating changing mountain conditions and helping resolve guest concerns, you’ll play a hands-on role in keeping the mountain moving.
This is a full-time, seasonal leadership position for someone who thrives in a fast-paced mountain environment and knows how to balance people leadership with operational precision. The ideal candidate is an experienced supervisor who can make sound decisions under pressure, communicate clearly over the radio, adapt to changing conditions, and lead by example in challenging winter weather. If you’re ready to lead from the front, develop a strong team, and make a visible impact on the mountain every day, this is an opportunity to be at the heart of Lift Operations at Mt. Hood Meadows.
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
