Administrative Specialist

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
 

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons 
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program
   

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary:

The Attitash Base Area Operations is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic leader to join our highly successful Base Operations Team. The ideal candidate will work in a fast-paced office environment and assist with daily Base Operations Management and initial contact for employee inquiries.  Responsibilities include purchasing, completing data entry in an accurate and timely fashion, contract writing and submission, involvement in employee engagement activities and coordination, responding to employee inquiries, and various administrative duties.  Frequent exposure to sensitive information where maintaining confidentiality is essential.  Will assist with all aspects of the office and various projects as assigned.

Job Specifications:

• Outlet: Admin for Base Area Operations for Wildcat and Attitash 
• Expected Pay Range: $20 - $23 / hour
• Shift Availability: Full Time, Year Round

Job Responsibilities:

• First point of contact for Base Area Operations at Attitash and Wildcat that could include other lines of business.
• Payroll for Base Area Operations staff (15-30+ employees) which includes correcting exceptions, input times when needed, distributing timecard reports, and approve payroll on a biweekly basis
• Completing HR / Benefits paperwork for Base Area Operations Departments including hiring, employee housing allocation, transferring, and terminating employees in a timely manner
• Purchasing / PO generation for Base Area Operations Departments
• Act professionally and maintain confidentiality at all times
• General office duties including filing and mail distribution
• Follow all company policies and procedures
• Assist Managers and Team Leads with other duties and projects as assigned
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High School degree or equivalent - required.
• Office and administrative/clerical experience - required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word) - required. 
• Must read, speak, and comprehend English and possess writing and editing skills - required.
• Excellent guest service and communication skills - required.
• Ability to work independently for extended periods of time - required.
• Must be organized and detail-oriented - required.
• Prior Vail Resorts experience - preferred.

The expected pay range is $20 - $23. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  504960
Reference Date: 08/28/2024 
Job Code Function: Administrative