Location: Nederland, Colorado

Eldora is the backyard winter mountain playground for Greater Denver, Boulder County, and Colorado's northern Front Range. Eldora is located just outside of the charming mountain town of Nederland, Colorado, about 20 miles west of Boulder and less than 50 miles from downtown Denver.

Eldora strives to deliver Colorado’s Front Range the most memorable outdoor adventures to locals and out-of-town visitors.   Eldora Mountain Resort employs up to 700 employees at peak season and has 680 acres of lift-accessible terrain for skiing and snowboarding, including a Woodward Mountain Park experience, and a world class Nordic Center.

Housing is not available for this job.

Serve as a conservation/sustainability training ambassador and role model to fellow employees and resort guests while increasing Eldora’s landfill diversion by implementing companywide recycle & composting program.  Work with Food & Beverage, Ski & Ride School, Facilities Maintenance departments and resort guests to ensure waste streams are properly sorted.  

Administration Duties:       

Provide direct support for Eldora’s waste reduction goals by emptying and sorting base area trash, compost and recyclingFocus on proper sorting to ensure compost and recycle streams are clean.Maintain Pour-Away liquid receptacles at sorting stations by regularly emptying and replacing enzyme tabsMaintain Terracycle snack wrapper containers at sorting stations by regularly emptying and mailing full boxes back for processingAdvance Eldora’s recycle programs by assisting Food & Beverage teamEmptying & sorting food scrap compost containers behind kitchen line & prep areasSupply Terracycle disposable glove boxes, replace as needed & mail full boxes back for processingWork with Facilities Maintenance Department to ensure 5-gallon compost containers are emptied on Mondays and Thursdays at Nederland Transfer Station.Work with Ski & Ride School to ensure program waste is properly sorted.Maintain sorting station cleanliness.Provide transport of Ned House recycling to ensure proper processing, as needed.Participate in monthly sustainability “Play Forever” team meetings, when possible.Guest Service Duties:Ensure lodge cleanliness by pre-bussing tables and providing additional guest service, as needed.Provide friendly and helpful interactions with resort guests and serve as a sustainability and conservation ambassador.Educating and training employees and stakeholders on key topics related to resort waste diversion protocol and sustainability.Provide support to resort staff to enable departments to reach waste diversion goals for the season.Support the integration of companywide sustainability “Play Forever” initiative by serving as a knowledge resource and conservation role model.

Other Duties as Assigned:

This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of POWDR-Eldora, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.Functions as an ambassador of Eldora Mountain, modeling and sharing the Eldora “culture” with our guests and employees. Upholds the most professional image.  Continually strives to exceed our guest’s expectations and create memories for our guests and staff.This position is a seasonal position and may have fluctuations in hours worked based upon overall business volumes.

Personal Attributes:

Is honest and has the highest integrity.Is able to handle and manage confidential information.Professional appearance.  Adheres to all grooming guidelines.Follows established policies and procedures.Is supportive of Core ValuesSets the example for others and is above reproach.Is comfortable to challenge established policies and procedures, but once established, is supportive of those rules.Is organized in tasks.  Sees projects through to the finish.  Has good follow-through and makes it a habit of getting back to people on issues.Can handle fast paced, potentially high-pressure environment.Is flexible with hours and days of work.Is able to work any hours of the day, any days of the week.Prioritizes and re-prioritizes personal time and work, to have good balance in life.

Basic Requirements:

Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs.Must have a valid US Driver’s LicenseThis position may require the use of a motor vehicle and the employee is subject to comply with the Driver’s Standards of Copper MountainHigh School degree or equivalentBending, reaching, climbingPushing/PullingProlonged standingEye/hand coordinationExtended periods of outdoor exposureExtreme cold

Compensation: Proposed hiring rate of $18- $20, actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

Benefits: This is a seasonal position eligible for season pass for employees/dependents and privileges at several other resorts.  Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available. 

POWDR-Eldora Mountain, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and that race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/protected veterans or any other applicable status protected by state or local law, are not taken into account in any employment decision. We offer competitive benefits, employee housing, and a unique work atmosphere. All of our job opportunities are located at Eldora Mountain Resort in Boulder County, Colorado. 20 miles west of Boulder, CO. We are situated in the heart of Colorado's front range playground. All candidates must fill out an application to be considered for employment. All employees must align with the Play Forever program which implements our core values through support and execution Powdr’s corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment and support our community in Eldora’s everyday operations. This will be posted for a minimum of 3 days or until the position is filled.