Government & Community Affairs Analyst

Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!

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 Summary:
The Government & Community Affairs Analyst is the operational center of the GCR function. This role serves as the primary intake point for emerging issues across the resort portfolio, maintains
the systems and intelligence that enable the team to act quickly and accurately, and provides essential coordination and reporting support across the enterprise. Sitting within the central GCR team and reporting to the Senior Director, Government and Community Relations, the Analyst is uniquely positioned at the intersection of legislative monitoring, stakeholder intelligence, issue escalation, and community engagement coordination. This role interacts daily with resort GMs, HQ leadership, and cross-functional partners including Communications, Legal, Sustainability, Epic Promise, and Planning & Development. This is an ideal opportunity for a driven, detail-oriented professional early in their government affairs, public policy, or community relations career who wants broad exposure to a complex, multi-jurisdictional stakeholder environment — and the chance to grow within a respected enterprise public affairs function.
NOTE: The successful candidate may work a non-traditional work schedule, including early morningand evening hours to accommodate local government meeting monitoring responsibilities.

Job Specifications:  

• Starting Wage: $63,431.73 - $85,359.15 

• Employment Type: Year Round 

• Shift Type: Full Time hours available 

• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age 

• Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:

Issue Management & Coordination

• Monitor, track, and triage emerging issues, risks, and stakeholder concerns.
• Maintain issue tracking systems, status updates, and reporting.
• Support cross-functional coordination and leadership briefings on priority matters

Policy & External Affairs Monitoring

• Monitor legislative, regulatory, policy, and external developments affecting the organization.
• Track government and community activities across key markets.
• Synthesize developments into actionable insights and recommendations.

Stakeholder Intelligence & Relationship Management

• Monitor stakeholder sentiment and emerging community issues.
• Conduct stakeholder research and maintain relationship databases, contact records, and
  engagement histories.
• Support stakeholder mapping and engagement planning.

Reporting & Communications Support

• Prepare dashboards, reports, briefing materials, talking points, and meeting preparation
  documents.
• Maintain tracking tools and support leadership reporting and decision-making.

Program & Process Support

• Assist in developing and maintaining playbooks, guidance documents, and internal resources.
• Support training, onboarding, and continuous improvement of processes and tools.

Events & Engagement Coordination

• Coordinate logistics, outreach, scheduling, and follow-up for stakeholder meetings and events.
• Support collaboration with internal teams and external partners to execute engagement
  activities.
  
  

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, Public Administration, Journalism, or a closely related field
• 2–4 years of experience in government affairs, community relations, public affairs, public policy, legislative affairs, or a closely adjacent function
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise briefings and reports for senior leadership audiences
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, prioritize competing deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); working familiarity with CRM platforms, project management tools, or issue-tracking systems
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive political, regulatory, and community-facing information with discretion and professionalism
• Willingness to travel to the company’s various resorts, including some overnight travel
• Must have a passion for the resort communities in which we operate and the company mission of providing the “experience of a lifetime

Preferred:

• Understanding of federal, state, and local government processes, including city/county council
  procedures, planning commissions, and regulatory permitting
• Understanding of the unique issues facing rural and mountain communities, including workforce
  and economic development, affordable housing, transit, seasonal economies, and other long-
  range community planning issues

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $63,431.73 - $85,359.15. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
 

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

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

Vail Resorts offers a ‘Hybrid’ work environment for Broomfield-based roles where employees must live within 50 miles of the Broomfield office and work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays.

Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion. 

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

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  515179
Reference Date: 06/13/2026 
Job Code Function: Public Affairs