Employment

Employment

See below for employment opportunities with North America's largest cross country ski area. If you'd like to get involved as a volunteer, we have many opportunities for volunteers to help keep our trails in tip-top shape.


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Groomer

This is a seasonal, full-time position during the winter season, with some part-time schedules available as well. Groomers are the backbone of our organization and work to create the perfect trail product we strive for on a daily basis. 

The ideal candidate:

  • Has light and/or heavy machinery experience
  • Has experience in the snow or grooming industry. Willing to groom on snowmobiles, ATVs, UTV, and PistenBully snowcats
  • Enjoys (or least doesn't mind) working nights
  • Able to work nights, weekends, and winter holidays
  • Is an avid trail user familiar with our trail system, and already lives in the Methow Valley
  • Has good communication skills with a keen eye for details
  • Is willing to commit to a minimum of 3 winters 
  • Is comfortable working independently within a close community of groomers and other staff
    Benefits include
  • Competitive salary
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Methow Trails Annual Passes for groomers and their immediate families
  • Season passes to the Loup Loup and the Winthrop Rink
  • Unlimited access to office dogs and excellent coffee

To apply: Interested potential groomers should submit a resume and letter of interest to our Operations Manager, Jon Albright. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and the positions are open until filled. A typical winter season contract runs from mid-November to April 1.

Email Jon: jon@methowtrails.org