Retail Associate- $15/hour Starting Wage!
Webster Springs, WV  / Snowshoe, WV  / Durbin, WV  / Morgantown, WV  / Roanoke, VA  / Hillsboro, WV  / Charleston, WV  / Marlinton, WV  / Elkins, WV ...View All
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Job Description
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We are looking for people who are passionate about life and what they do. People who love the mountain lifestyle and who want to be at Snowshoe! We seek qualified candidates that exemplify our Core Values of Honoring Authenticity, Embracing Empowerment, Cultivating Collaboration, and Prioritizing Purpose.

Our goal at Snowshoe is to provide exceptional mountain experiences for our guests, employees, and community. We do so by embracing authenticity, celebrating our differences, and finding ways we can all connect through our shared passion for the mountain. At Snowshoe everyone is welcome, and we encourage you to be yourself. Simply put, you belong up here and we can't wait to see you on the mountain!

Work, Play, Get Paid and Enjoy the Perks:
  • Free skiing + riding privileges with direct to lift access at 14 iconic resorts including: Snowshoe Mountain, Stratton, Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat and more!
  • 401(k) plan (Available to any employee over the age of 18)
  • 12 Discounted Friends and Family $25 Winter Lift Ticket Vouchers
  • 30% - 45% off Snowshoe food & beverage locations (excludes alcohol)
  • 30% off soft goods and 15% off hard goods at Snowshoe owned retail locations.
  • Pro Deals from some of the industries top brands such as Smartwool, Smith, Dakine and North Face


Join us for our Summer 2024 Season! Stay on top of the latest outdoor brand releases and guide our guests to just what they need as a Retail Associate this summer at Snowshoe. This is a great opportunity to meet guests from all over the world and provide a high quality shopping experience. Help mold and shape the trends of the mountain by adjusting and organizing your store. Receive and check in the latest and greatest merchandise on the mountain. Affordable employee housing available. Check out all the great Employee Perks!

RESORT OVERVIEW, CULTURE AND VISION

Snowshoe is the premier destination for Mid-Atlantic and Southeast skiers, snowboarders, bikers, and summer enthusiasts. We offer 257 acres of skiable terrain, 1500 vertical feet, 61 trails and the best snow around. Enjoy our world class events, cool mountain temperatures, beautiful vistas and 11,000 acres of unspoiled wilderness.

OUR VALUES

Our organizational values describe our shared beliefs...what's important to us as an organization; how we want to treat each other and our guests.

Honoring Authenticity, Embracing Empowerment, Cultivating Collaboration, Prioritizing Purpose

PERKS & BENEFITS
  • Free season pass
  • Friends and family discounts and vouchers
  • Pro deals with top industry brands
  • Retail, lodging, and dining discounts at Snowshoe owned establishments
  • Opportunities to grow your career and professional skills


ESSENTIAL DUTIES

This position is responsible for the following job results.
  • Provide customer service by greeting and communicating with guests, answering phones, and performing all POS transactions efficiently.
  • Maximize sales opportunities by restocking as needed, correctly merchandising product, providing input about inventory levels, and attending store clinics to obtain maximum product knowledge.
  • Contributes to inventory control by assisting with weekly cycle counts and receiving and checking in merchandise.
  • Contributes to a safe work environment by following safety practices and keeping the overall store appearance clean, neat, and orderly.
  • Contributes a consistent and smooth flow of operations by informing supervisor about supply needs and any internal problems.
  • Complete daily opening and closing procedures and daily duties provided by manager and/or supervisor.

This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of this resort and position, the responsibilities of this position may change.

DIRECT EXPERIENCE

Education: High School diploma or proven ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical functions, and aptitude to learn/use the POS system.

Experience: No previous experience required for this position

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Any employee or volunteer who operates a company vehicle including cars, trucks, snowcats, snowmobiles, or heavy equipment is required to comply with the Driver's Standards Policy. This policy also applies to employees or volunteers driving their personal vehicles for company business more than four times per month, averaging 30+ miles per trip. All drivers should receive a full copy of the Alterra Driver's Standards Policy; if you have not - please contact your Risk/Safety or HR/EE Department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

This position may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Office Environment:
  • Able to lift, carry, or otherwise move and position a minimum of 20 pounds on an occasional basis.
  • Manual dexterity to operate a computer and other common office equipment on a constant basis.
  • Auditory and visual acuity to operate computers, phones, mobile devices and basic office equipment on a constant basis.
  • Ability to work for extended periods of time sitting, bending, reaching, and speaking on a constant basis.
  • Ability to work for extended periods of time standing, walking, kneeling, pushing and pulling on an occasional basis.
  • Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily- reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mountain Environment:
  • The primary physical environment in which this position works is out of doors with a high exposure level to cold, snow, wind, rain, bugs, sun, high altitude, extreme heights, lightning, etc.


  • The degree of strenuous activity within the job is considered to be high. Often lifting a weight of 50 pounds throughout the day is common.
  • Additional strenuous physical activity may include walking or hiking upon uneven, challenging terrain with heavy tools or equipment.
  • Exposure to: Chemicals required for cleaning, de-greasing, and painting Ultra Violet radiation from the sun enhanced through lack of atmospheric filtration at work altitude. Fumes produced in activities ranging from cleaning to painting to fabrication of metal products. Noise generated by snowmobiles, lift equipment, and tools may require hearing protection to be worn.
  • Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.


Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily- reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Snowshoe Mountain is committed to a drug free workplace and has an established drug testing policy. Your job is identified as a safety sensitive position and you may be tested at random during your term of employment.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
Open
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