Rikert Trail & Surface Operation Lead
Help shape every kilometer of the Rikert experience! In this leadership role, you’ll assist the Rikert Manager in overseeing grooming, snowmaking, trail maintenance, and daily winter operations. You’ll lead snowmaking and grooming crews, help coordinate staffing and training, maintain equipment, and work with ski patrol, coaches, clubs, and race officials to deliver safe, high-quality trail conditions throughout the season.
This full-time seasonal position runs approximately November through March, working 40 hours per week during peak ski season. We’re looking for an experienced snowmaking and grooming professional with strong leadership skills, Nordic skiing knowledge, and a passion for working outdoors. If you’re ready to take a hands-on role in creating exceptional winter conditions at Rikert, we’d love to have you join our team.
Rikert Guest Experience and Product Lead
Help create an exceptional experience for every guest who visits Rikert! In this leadership role, you’ll oversee key areas of winter operations, including ticketing, retail, rentals, Snow School, reservations, digital systems, and guest services. You’ll train and support staff, manage products throughout the season, and collaborate across departments to ensure every part of the guest journey runs smoothly.
This full-time seasonal position runs approximately September through March, working 40 hours per week during peak season. We’re looking for someone with strong technical and customer-service skills, supervisory experience, and a genuine passion for Nordic skiing. If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and enjoy turning everyday interactions into memorable experiences, we’d love to have you join the Rikert team.
Ski Area Associate, Snowmaking
Spend your winter helping create great conditions at Rikert Outdoor Center! We’re looking for a Ski Area Associate to join our snowmaking team for the 2026–27 season. You’ll help operate snowmaking equipment and support daily ski area operations, including trail and base-area work, snow removal, events, and other hands-on tasks that keep Rikert running throughout the winter.
Along with working outdoors as part of the Rikert team, employees receive some great winter perks, including a complimentary Snowbowl & Rikert season pass, eligible dependent passes, five buddy tickets, 30% off retail, 50% off adult and kids’ weekly sessions, Middlebury College Store perks, and access to College athletic facilities.
No specific experience is required. If you enjoy working outdoors, don’t mind winter weather, and want to spend your season helping make winter happen at Rikert, we’d love to have you join our team.
Ski Area Associate, Base Operations
Spend your winter helping keep Rikert Outdoor Center running smoothly! As a Ski Area Associate, you’ll support daily mountain and base-area operations, including snow removal, lodge operations, event setup and cleanup, race support, loading and unloading, and other hands-on tasks throughout the ski area. You may also assist with operations at the Snowbowl when needed and help with search and rescue within the ski area boundaries.
This part-time seasonal position includes evening and weekend work in an outdoor winter environment. No specific experience is required, and basic computer and First Aid skills are a plus. Employees also enjoy great winter perks, including a complimentary Snowbowl & Rikert season pass, eligible dependent passes, five buddy tickets, 30% off retail, 50% off adult and kids’ weekly sessions, College Store perks, and access to Middlebury College athletic facilities. If you enjoy working outdoors and want to be part of the team that keeps Rikert moving all winter, we’d love to have you join us.
Rikert Nordic Ski School Instructor
Share your love of Nordic skiing and help guests make the most of winter at Rikert Outdoor Center! As a Nordic Ski Instructor, you’ll teach lessons to guests of all ages and abilities while also serving as a Mountain Ambassador, welcoming visitors and helping them navigate their day at Rikert. Depending on your experience, you may also teach snowshoeing and fat biking and assist with other Outdoor Center operations as needed.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, team-oriented skier with strong interpersonal skills who enjoys working with people. Teaching experience and PSIA certification are preferred but not required, but you should be a proficient Nordic skier and comfortable adapting to different guests, groups, and situations. Employees also enjoy Middlebury College perks, including access to athletic facilities, College Store discounts, library privileges, discounts on cultural and sporting events, and discounts on season passes at Rikert, the Snowbowl, and Ralph Myhre Golf Course. If you’d love to spend your winter helping others discover and enjoy Nordic skiing, we’d love to have you join the Rikert team.
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