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Position Overview:

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it’s your first time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you’ll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service – our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

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, mountain shuttles AND during the summer on bike haul, golf and other activities
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program

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

Job Summary:

The Sr. Manager Sustainability leads the Zero Waste to Landfill by 2030 goal of Commitment to Zero enterprise wide, and is responsible for implementing Commitment to Zero operationally in the Western region (Whistler Blackcomb, Northstar, Heavenly, Kirkwood, Stevens Pass and Australia). The Sr. Manager will start the role with 2 direct reports, and thus must have experience in team and staff leadership and development. This role will work with the Senior Director of Sustainability, the Commitment to Zero Program Manager, and the entire Sustainability team and will serve on the Sustainability team’s Senior Leadership Team.

This role will focus on executing the 2030 Zero Waste Plan formally across the enterprise. Key elements of the role include:

• Lead operational and strategic execution of the 2030 Zero Waste Plan (previously developed), including achieving zero waste to landfill by 2030.
  • Support all Sustainability Managers at resorts in driving local waste progress towards enterprise goals.
• Oversee all waste data, metrics, and reporting.
  • Note- this role will not be responsible for collecting and vetting all waste data but will be responsible for reporting to senior executives in the company.

Job Specifications:

• Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time / Year Round
• Outlet: Western Region
• Location: Tahoe, CA

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute the 2030 Waste Plan largely independently (strategy, implementation, reporting).
• Manage, develop, and lead 2+ direct reports.
• Drive significant Executive Committee level updates and deliverables largely independently.
• Manage the region’s budget largely independently.
• Project Management: Effectively manage the zero waste to landfill capital and operational budgets.
• Thought Leadership: Effectively represent Vail Resorts at conferences and to the media.
• Teamwork & Leadership: Be a strong contributor and leader within the Sustainability team and across the company.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong demonstrated experience in project management, strategy execution, and driving business results.
• Collaboration with external partners, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, previous direct reports, and growth mindset.
• Ability to facilitate strategic dialogue and problem solving across multiple departments.
• 8+ years’ experience with leading teams and delivering strong project management.
• Comfortable representing Vail Resorts at conferences and with the media.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work un-supervised.
• Strong computer skills in Excel required.

Preferred Skills:

• Understanding of waste systems, processes, and diversion.
• Understanding energy management, renewable energy, and/or energy efficiency.
• This role is expected to be located in the Tahoe region.

The budgeted range starts at $89,800 – $107,800 + annual bonus.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

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.