Join the Whaleback family
The current Whaleback employment page frames mountain work as community work. Public listings change by season, but the most recent hiring page specifically called out these departments:
- Event, Food & Beverage
- Lift Operations
- Overnight Snowmakers
- Ski/Ride Instructors
How to apply
The current public instruction is simple: email info@whaleback.com for more information or to apply.
Why Whaleback work is a little different
Whaleback is a nonprofit mountain with a public mission centered on access, learning, and community. That means guest-facing jobs matter a lot. A good shift here is not just operational. It is part of whether a first-timer comes back.
Good fit for this kind of work
You will likely fit better here if you are:
- friendly without being fake
- comfortable around families and beginners
- willing to work weekends, weather days, and busy community events
- excited by a place that is more local hill than resort machine
One practical note
Department needs change through the year. Treat the list above as the current public snapshot, not a permanent job menu. When in doubt, ask.