Jobs & Volunteering
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Working at the Camden Snow Bowl lets you turn your passion for winter sports into a paycheck while enjoying free skiing privileges and spending your days in a beautiful mountain environment.
You'll be part of a tight-knit community of outdoor enthusiasts who share your love for winter recreation, creating lasting friendships and connections. The flexible seasonal schedule and variety of roles available mean you can find work that fits your skills and lifestyle while staying active and engaged in something you truly enjoy.
Current available PAID positions:
Ski School Instructor
Position Overview:
This is an hourly, season position that generally begins in early December with staff orientation and ski area opening, and can run through March. This position is focused on instructing snow sports (skiing and/or snowboarding) to the general public in a safe, successful and positive manner.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Ensure a positive and safe experience for all ski school students and staff
• Verbally and physically demonstrate snow sports learning progressions to students
• Demonstrate equipment, gear and lift safety to guests
• Recognize, define, and mitigate hazards and risks associated with snow sports
• Compassionate coaching and respectful support of students’ emotional challenges
• Develop and share achievable goals for individual students
• Interact with students, parents and staff in a helpful, friendly and professional manner
• Patiently work with children and young adults
• Occasional maintenance assistance with Operations department, e.g. shoveling snow, salting hazardous surfaces, moving ski racks, ensuring safe lift operations, etc.
Qualifications & Skills:
• Positive, flexible and enthusiastic attitude
• Strong skiing and/or snowboarding experience
• Experience and/or familiarity with ski area operations
• PSIA/AASI/USSCA/PDP certification desired but not required (certified instructors have a higher pay rate)
• Group management skills
• Strong time management skills: ability to reliably follow a schedule and arrive on-time
Requirements of Work**:
•Minimum age 16 years (permission needed from school)
• Background check
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions, including extreme cold, snow, wind and rain
• Ability to safely navigate and move in snow and ice; often requiring crouching, kneeling, bending and twisting to assist students
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
• Available to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
This is an hourly, season position that generally begins in early December with staff orientation and ski area opening, and can run through March. This position is focused on instructing snow sports (skiing and/or snowboarding) to the general public in a safe, successful and positive manner.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Ensure a positive and safe experience for all ski school students and staff
• Verbally and physically demonstrate snow sports learning progressions to students
• Demonstrate equipment, gear and lift safety to guests
• Recognize, define, and mitigate hazards and risks associated with snow sports
• Compassionate coaching and respectful support of students’ emotional challenges
• Develop and share achievable goals for individual students
• Interact with students, parents and staff in a helpful, friendly and professional manner
• Patiently work with children and young adults
• Occasional maintenance assistance with Operations department, e.g. shoveling snow, salting hazardous surfaces, moving ski racks, ensuring safe lift operations, etc.
Qualifications & Skills:
• Positive, flexible and enthusiastic attitude
• Strong skiing and/or snowboarding experience
• Experience and/or familiarity with ski area operations
• PSIA/AASI/USSCA/PDP certification desired but not required (certified instructors have a higher pay rate)
• Group management skills
• Strong time management skills: ability to reliably follow a schedule and arrive on-time
Requirements of Work**:
•Minimum age 16 years (permission needed from school)
• Background check
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions, including extreme cold, snow, wind and rain
• Ability to safely navigate and move in snow and ice; often requiring crouching, kneeling, bending and twisting to assist students
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
• Available to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
Terrain Park Ranger
Job Summary:
The Terrain Park Rangers are responsible for opening, inspecting, maintaining, and closing the terrain parks daily. They supervise and play a key role in creating a safe and positive atmosphere in the terrain parks, freestyle programs, and the ski area as a whole. Reports to Terrain Park Manager.
Essential Functions**:
• Support pre-season design of terrain parks and constriction of features.
• Assist in hand grooming features throughout the season.
• Constant inspection and maintenance of park features and jumps so they are safe for the public.
• Under guidance from Terrain Park Manager, close features as necessary when conditions warrant.
• Maintain proper signage, fencing and park entrances
• Complete daily park logs, document safety concerns and changes to features
• Patrol the park, encouraging proper park use and addressing unsafe practices with users
• Report injuries and significant incidents to Terrain Park Manager and Ski Patrol. Assist injured park guests and support accident investigation process when requested.
• Interact with guests, students, parents and staff in a helpful, friendly and professional manner
Qualifications & Skills:
• Positive, flexible and enthusiastic attitude
• Strong skiing and/or snowboarding experience in the freestyle disciplines
• Terrain Park maintenance and snow shaping (hand tools and/or groomer) skills preferred
• Experience and/or familiarity with ski area operations
• Group management and communication skills
• Ability to work independently to perform ongoing duties with general instructions
Work Requirements:
• Minimum age 16 years (permission needed from school)
• Background check
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions, including extreme cold, snow, wind and rain
• Ability to safely navigate and move in snow and ice; often requiring crouching, kneeling, bending and twisting to assist guests/students
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
• Available to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
The Terrain Park Rangers are responsible for opening, inspecting, maintaining, and closing the terrain parks daily. They supervise and play a key role in creating a safe and positive atmosphere in the terrain parks, freestyle programs, and the ski area as a whole. Reports to Terrain Park Manager.
Essential Functions**:
• Support pre-season design of terrain parks and constriction of features.
• Assist in hand grooming features throughout the season.
• Constant inspection and maintenance of park features and jumps so they are safe for the public.
• Under guidance from Terrain Park Manager, close features as necessary when conditions warrant.
• Maintain proper signage, fencing and park entrances
• Complete daily park logs, document safety concerns and changes to features
• Patrol the park, encouraging proper park use and addressing unsafe practices with users
• Report injuries and significant incidents to Terrain Park Manager and Ski Patrol. Assist injured park guests and support accident investigation process when requested.
• Interact with guests, students, parents and staff in a helpful, friendly and professional manner
Qualifications & Skills:
• Positive, flexible and enthusiastic attitude
• Strong skiing and/or snowboarding experience in the freestyle disciplines
• Terrain Park maintenance and snow shaping (hand tools and/or groomer) skills preferred
• Experience and/or familiarity with ski area operations
• Group management and communication skills
• Ability to work independently to perform ongoing duties with general instructions
Work Requirements:
• Minimum age 16 years (permission needed from school)
• Background check
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions, including extreme cold, snow, wind and rain
• Ability to safely navigate and move in snow and ice; often requiring crouching, kneeling, bending and twisting to assist guests/students
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
• Available to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
Lift Attendant
Job Summary:
Lift Attendants ensure safe and efficient operation of ski lifts, assisting passengers in safely boarding and disembarking. Responsibilities include lift maintenance, crowd management and emergency procedures.
Essential Functions**:
• Complete pre and post operational checks on chairlifts.
• Complete daily logs and report any malfunctions or issues to management.
• Operate chairlifts in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assist guests in getting on and off chairlifts and ensure that all guests are properly seated and secured on the chairlift.
• Check guest lift tickets and handle crowd control in lift queue areas.
• Assist with snow removal and maintenance of the lift area.
• Ensure safety procedures, practices and requirements are always met and adhered to.
• Interacts with guests and other staff members in a helpful, friendly and professional manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications & Skills:
• Current and valid driver’s license
• Skill in operating basic machinery.
• Ski area operation experience desired
• Excellent communication skills to interact with passengers.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to carry out general instructions independently and follow more detailed instructions with some guidance.
Requirements of Works:
•Minimum age 18 years
• Background check
• Ability to work outside and stand for extended periods of time in all weather conditions, including extreme cold, snow, wind and rain
• Ability to walk, maneuver, and work on steep, icy terrain during the day and night.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
• Available to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
Lift Attendants ensure safe and efficient operation of ski lifts, assisting passengers in safely boarding and disembarking. Responsibilities include lift maintenance, crowd management and emergency procedures.
Essential Functions**:
• Complete pre and post operational checks on chairlifts.
• Complete daily logs and report any malfunctions or issues to management.
• Operate chairlifts in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assist guests in getting on and off chairlifts and ensure that all guests are properly seated and secured on the chairlift.
• Check guest lift tickets and handle crowd control in lift queue areas.
• Assist with snow removal and maintenance of the lift area.
• Ensure safety procedures, practices and requirements are always met and adhered to.
• Interacts with guests and other staff members in a helpful, friendly and professional manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications & Skills:
• Current and valid driver’s license
• Skill in operating basic machinery.
• Ski area operation experience desired
• Excellent communication skills to interact with passengers.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to carry out general instructions independently and follow more detailed instructions with some guidance.
Requirements of Works:
•Minimum age 18 years
• Background check
• Ability to work outside and stand for extended periods of time in all weather conditions, including extreme cold, snow, wind and rain
• Ability to walk, maneuver, and work on steep, icy terrain during the day and night.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
• Available to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
Snow Maker
Job Summary:
Snowmakers are a dedicated group operating snowmaking equipment and maintaining optimal snow conditions across our mountain terrain which relies on man-made snow.
Essential Functions**:
• Under the direction of mountain manager establish and execute a snowmaking plan based on conditions
• Operation of air compressors, water pumps, and snow guns during snowmaking operations.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on snowmaking equipment
• Operation of ATV’s and snowmobiles in all weather conditions.
• Ensure safety procedures, practices and requirements are met and adhered to at all times.
• Maintain accurate logs of snowmaking operations and equipment status.
• Interact with guests and other staff members in a helpful, friendly and professional manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications & Skills:
• Current and valid driver’s license
• Skill in operating basic machinery.
• Ski area operation and snow making experience desired.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to carry out general instructions independently and follow more detailed instructions with some guidance.
Requirements of Works:
• Minimum age 18 years
• Background check
• Ability to work outside and stand for extended periods of time in all weather conditions, including extreme cold, snow, wind and rain
• Ability to walk, maneuver, and work on steep, icy terrain during the day and night.
• Ability to lift and carry 100 pounds
• Ability to work a schedule that will vary daily and seasonally, including long hours for several weeks in a row if conditions are optimal.
Snowmakers are a dedicated group operating snowmaking equipment and maintaining optimal snow conditions across our mountain terrain which relies on man-made snow.
Essential Functions**:
• Under the direction of mountain manager establish and execute a snowmaking plan based on conditions
• Operation of air compressors, water pumps, and snow guns during snowmaking operations.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on snowmaking equipment
• Operation of ATV’s and snowmobiles in all weather conditions.
• Ensure safety procedures, practices and requirements are met and adhered to at all times.
• Maintain accurate logs of snowmaking operations and equipment status.
• Interact with guests and other staff members in a helpful, friendly and professional manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications & Skills:
• Current and valid driver’s license
• Skill in operating basic machinery.
• Ski area operation and snow making experience desired.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to carry out general instructions independently and follow more detailed instructions with some guidance.
Requirements of Works:
• Minimum age 18 years
• Background check
• Ability to work outside and stand for extended periods of time in all weather conditions, including extreme cold, snow, wind and rain
• Ability to walk, maneuver, and work on steep, icy terrain during the day and night.
• Ability to lift and carry 100 pounds
• Ability to work a schedule that will vary daily and seasonally, including long hours for several weeks in a row if conditions are optimal.
Rental Shop Technician
Job Summary:
Rental shop technicians assist guests in the set-up of their ski or snowboard equipment under. This includes sizing and renting gear to guests, informing guests about the mountain and special events offered, gear maintenance and safety inspections, and record keeping. Customer service and safety of rental equipment are high priorities.
Essential Functions**:
• Operate computer-based RFID rental software
• Size and adjust equipment to individual guests
• Provide the guest with proper product knowledge
• Assist in equipment repair and testing
• Interact with guests and other staff members in a helpful, friendly and professional manner
Qualifications & Skills:
• 18 years of age or older
• Knowledge of ski and snowboard equipment
• Certified rental technician preferred
• Retail experience preferred
• Able to work well with the public
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
Requirements of Work:
• Background check
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
• Available to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
Rental shop technicians assist guests in the set-up of their ski or snowboard equipment under. This includes sizing and renting gear to guests, informing guests about the mountain and special events offered, gear maintenance and safety inspections, and record keeping. Customer service and safety of rental equipment are high priorities.
Essential Functions**:
• Operate computer-based RFID rental software
• Size and adjust equipment to individual guests
• Provide the guest with proper product knowledge
• Assist in equipment repair and testing
• Interact with guests and other staff members in a helpful, friendly and professional manner
Qualifications & Skills:
• 18 years of age or older
• Knowledge of ski and snowboard equipment
• Certified rental technician preferred
• Retail experience preferred
• Able to work well with the public
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
Requirements of Work:
• Background check
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
• Available to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
Ticketing Associate
Job Summary:
The ticket counter is most guests’ first interaction with the Camden Snow Bowl and Ticketing Associates set the tone for a high standard of customer service as they sell various products and services CSB offers. They field questions and concerns and work closely with other departments to communicate with guests how they can best enjoy their visit.
Essential Functions**:
• Proficiently operate the point of sale and RFID card system
• Manage cash and credit card sales, process refunds
• Maintain a high level of customer service by promptly addressing problems and complaints that arise and successfully diffuse emotionally charged situations
• Assist with answering phones and emails
• General understanding of Camden Snow Bowl departments to assist guests with various needs
Qualifications & Skills:
• Positive, flexible and enthusiastic attitude
• High level of organization
• Knowledge of ski area operation preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and online reservations systems
Work Requirements:
• Background check
• Ability to stand and move in an active team-oriented environment for extended periods
• Ability to safely navigate and move on snow and icy terrain
• Available to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
The ticket counter is most guests’ first interaction with the Camden Snow Bowl and Ticketing Associates set the tone for a high standard of customer service as they sell various products and services CSB offers. They field questions and concerns and work closely with other departments to communicate with guests how they can best enjoy their visit.
Essential Functions**:
• Proficiently operate the point of sale and RFID card system
• Manage cash and credit card sales, process refunds
• Maintain a high level of customer service by promptly addressing problems and complaints that arise and successfully diffuse emotionally charged situations
• Assist with answering phones and emails
• General understanding of Camden Snow Bowl departments to assist guests with various needs
Qualifications & Skills:
• Positive, flexible and enthusiastic attitude
• High level of organization
• Knowledge of ski area operation preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and online reservations systems
Work Requirements:
• Background check
• Ability to stand and move in an active team-oriented environment for extended periods
• Ability to safely navigate and move on snow and icy terrain
• Available to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
Current available VOLUNTEER positions:
Mountain Ambassador
Job Summary:
Mountain Ambassadors are enthusiastic, service-oriented volunteers who are passionate about enhancing the guest experience at the Camden Snow Bowl. This is a volunteer seasonal position (for ages 18 and above) that generally begins in early December with staff orientation and ski area opening and can run through March. Ambassadors earn their season pass by signing up for 2-hour shifts including the following positions: Greeter, Ticket Checker, Ski Patrol Assistant, 4th Grade Learn to Ski Aid, Ski School Desk, special events like US Toboggan Nationals.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Positive, flexible and enthusiastic attitude
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience and/or familiarity with ski area operations
- Strong time management skills: ability to reliably follow a schedule and arrive on-time - Radio etiquette: able to communicate clearly and concisely on VHF radio
Requirements of Work:
- Background check
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions, including extreme cold, snow, wind and rain
- Ability to safely navigate and move in snow and ice
- Available to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
Mountain Ambassadors are enthusiastic, service-oriented volunteers who are passionate about enhancing the guest experience at the Camden Snow Bowl. This is a volunteer seasonal position (for ages 18 and above) that generally begins in early December with staff orientation and ski area opening and can run through March. Ambassadors earn their season pass by signing up for 2-hour shifts including the following positions: Greeter, Ticket Checker, Ski Patrol Assistant, 4th Grade Learn to Ski Aid, Ski School Desk, special events like US Toboggan Nationals.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Positive, flexible and enthusiastic attitude
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience and/or familiarity with ski area operations
- Strong time management skills: ability to reliably follow a schedule and arrive on-time - Radio etiquette: able to communicate clearly and concisely on VHF radio
Requirements of Work:
- Background check
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions, including extreme cold, snow, wind and rain
- Ability to safely navigate and move in snow and ice
- Available to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
Ski Patroller
Job Summary:
Ski patrollers at the Snow Bowl include paid and volunteer patrollers and are active members of the Ragged Mountain Ski Patrol organization and current members of the National Ski Patrol. Ski patrollers at the Camden Snow Bowl are primarily focused on the first response safety of guests, staff and volunteers who use the facilities on the mountain for skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, and other recreational activities of the recreational area. Ski Patrol work involves not only first aid and transport of injured people, but also other guest services aspects such as trail signage, trail condition evaluation and communication (including hazard identification), lift evacuation, implementation of mountain rules and guidelines, customer service outreach, and support in lift line management. Patrollers spend much of their time riding lifts, skiing slopes, and visiting the lodge, so they also play a critical role in monitoring all that is happening throughout the facility and reporting issues to the management team. Patrollers also support non-winter activities at the Snow Bowl including chair lift operations, festivals, and trail events such as mountain bike races.
Essential Functions**:
• Models and promotes snow sport safety
• Effectively handles all on-mountain emergencies
• Maintains and documents records of all pertinent information regarding incidents, and conducts incident investigations as directed by supervisor
• Provides emergency medical care when needed
• Performs search and rescue operations
• Performs daily trail checks, and marks and identifies potential hazards
• Interacts with guests and other staff members in a helpful, friendly and professional manner.
• Carries first aid equipment at all times while on duty
• Follows appropriate radio use guidelines
• Participates in continuing education to maintain skills in lift evacuation and other areas of ski safety
• Supports special events such as ski races, Toboggan races, ski patrol fundraisers etc.
Qualifications & Skills:
• High School degree, plus prior ski patrolling experience • CPR for the Professional Rescuer, NSP Outdoor Emergency
Care Technician Certification required
• Advanced skiing/riding ability required to reach and rescue injured skiers on all terrain
• Training and/or experience in emergency patient care, mass casualty situations, lift evacuation, ski and toboggan handling
• Solid record keeping skills
Requirements of Works:
• Background check
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions, including extreme cold, snow, wind and rain
• Skiing/snowboarding and hauling equipment such as toboggans and backboards on all terrain
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
• Ability to bend and twist to load a toboggan
• Available to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
• Able to stay professional and calm in all emergency situations
Ski patrollers at the Snow Bowl include paid and volunteer patrollers and are active members of the Ragged Mountain Ski Patrol organization and current members of the National Ski Patrol. Ski patrollers at the Camden Snow Bowl are primarily focused on the first response safety of guests, staff and volunteers who use the facilities on the mountain for skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, and other recreational activities of the recreational area. Ski Patrol work involves not only first aid and transport of injured people, but also other guest services aspects such as trail signage, trail condition evaluation and communication (including hazard identification), lift evacuation, implementation of mountain rules and guidelines, customer service outreach, and support in lift line management. Patrollers spend much of their time riding lifts, skiing slopes, and visiting the lodge, so they also play a critical role in monitoring all that is happening throughout the facility and reporting issues to the management team. Patrollers also support non-winter activities at the Snow Bowl including chair lift operations, festivals, and trail events such as mountain bike races.
Essential Functions**:
• Models and promotes snow sport safety
• Effectively handles all on-mountain emergencies
• Maintains and documents records of all pertinent information regarding incidents, and conducts incident investigations as directed by supervisor
• Provides emergency medical care when needed
• Performs search and rescue operations
• Performs daily trail checks, and marks and identifies potential hazards
• Interacts with guests and other staff members in a helpful, friendly and professional manner.
• Carries first aid equipment at all times while on duty
• Follows appropriate radio use guidelines
• Participates in continuing education to maintain skills in lift evacuation and other areas of ski safety
• Supports special events such as ski races, Toboggan races, ski patrol fundraisers etc.
Qualifications & Skills:
• High School degree, plus prior ski patrolling experience • CPR for the Professional Rescuer, NSP Outdoor Emergency
Care Technician Certification required
• Advanced skiing/riding ability required to reach and rescue injured skiers on all terrain
• Training and/or experience in emergency patient care, mass casualty situations, lift evacuation, ski and toboggan handling
• Solid record keeping skills
Requirements of Works:
• Background check
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions, including extreme cold, snow, wind and rain
• Skiing/snowboarding and hauling equipment such as toboggans and backboards on all terrain
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
• Ability to bend and twist to load a toboggan
• Available to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
• Able to stay professional and calm in all emergency situations
