Employment

Employment

Methow Trails is now hiring seasonal groomers for the 2023-2024 winter season! We will post any other job openings here as they pop up. 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.

Read on below for information about grooming for the largest cross-country ski area in North America and how to apply.

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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 of 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