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Winter positions are now posted!!
As one of the few independent ski resorts left in the United States, we prioritize employee success. We are also an Equal Opportunity Employer, so, when hiring, we focus on your values, your experience, qualifications, and your passions! Tell us about yourself, because no matter your background – we appreciate you!
One of our core values as a certified B Corporation is to care for our people. In keeping with our commitment to pay a fair and equitable living wage to our staff, we monitor and adjust our wages every year. Our starting wage is $18.50/hr. The current minimum wage in Taos County is $12.00/hr.
The cost of living in Taos is 35% less than other resort areas and the rent in Taos is an average of 50% less.
And it doesn’t stop there! We offer the most comprehensive benefits package to ensure your success, as well as a career path to ensure growth in your career.
** When applying you have the option to apply for multiple positions. Please keep your applications to 3 or less, when you apply for multiple positions we choose the one we feel your application is best suited for. **
** Our Workforce Lodging is currently full. We may have openings later in the season, this is not guaranteed. There are more lodging/housing resources below. **
HighlighteD Positions
Winter 25 positions are now open! We are actively seeking Snowsports Childcare Staff, Snowcat Drivers, CDL Shuttle Drivers, Guest Services Supervisor, and a highly skilled Boot Fitter. Check the link below for more opportunities!
Have a Question?
Or need help with your application? Call 575.776.2291 or email our HR team at jobs@skitaos.com
Why TAOS?
What could be better than being in the mountains every day for work, the strong connections you build with co-workers, and an opportunity to build a career? In addition to the benefits offered below, we have an awesome staff shuttle system to provide free, reliable transportation between the Town and the Ski Valley each day, accommodating both early morning and late evening work schedules. Working at Taos Ski Valley is an incredible way to get your family and friends out and about in the mountains this summer. Every full-time staff member gets a free season pass for their spouse and children and complimentary tickets for friends and family. We can’t wait to meet you!
A Full Benefits Package
Lifelong Friendships
B Corp Ethos
AccOlaDes & RegOnitiOns
Best-In-Class
2023
Family Friendly New Mexico
2024
Employer of Service
2023
From Our Team:
"My favorite part of working at the mountain is the community of people it attracts and the experiences we get to share each day of the season, from the steep and deep to the first turn on the bunny slope, it’s the access to a shared freedom!" - Orlando Torres-Pettus, Ski & Snowboard Instructor since 2008
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Internships
LEARN•WORK•PLAY OPPORTUNITIES
Are you ready to embark on a journey of LEARN•WORK•PLAY? Taos offers exciting internship opportunities for both winter and summer seasons, catering to both High School and College students. These internships span various areas of expertise, including:
- Hospitality: Dive into the world of guest experiences and discover the art of exceptional service.
- Mountain Operations: Gain insights into the intricate workings of maintaining a top-tier mountain resort.
- Food & Beverage: Savor the opportunity to explore the culinary arts in our resort's dining establishments.
Our interns have the privilege of working side by side with seasoned professionals, gaining hands-on experience and invaluable insights in their chosen field of study. Plus, for those coming from afar, lodging is available to ensure you have a comfortable home away from home.
Don't see your specific area of interest listed? No worries! At Taos, we recognize that you're one of a kind, and we want your internship experience to reflect that uniqueness. We're happy to customize internships to align with your interests and career aspirations. Ready to take the first step toward an enriching internship experience? Reach out to us at jobs@skitaos.com for more information and to submit your resume. Join us at Taos, where learning, working, and playing come together in harmony.
International
J-1 VISA
We offer Visa sponsorship via the work and travel program for both WINTER & SUMMER. If you are interested in joining our team through this type of visa, you must be selected through a visa sponsorship program we currently use:
There are a variety of programs to which you may apply. Please contact our Human Resources department by email for more information on how to apply at visas@skitaos.com rather than applying directly to our website. If you are interested in working with Taos Ski Valley, Inc. see our dates by season. We do not offer independent job offers for candidates who have not worked at the Taos Ski Valley, Inc. previously.
- Summer season you must be available to work from early June through the end of September
- Winter season you must be available to work from early December through the end of March or early April
H2B VISA
We are currently hiring for Winter 24/25 for In-country H-2b visas only. November 20th 2024 to April 11th 2025.
We offer two programs: 1 year of experience in the position is needed to apply.
- Cook III (experienced)
- Housekeepers
For more information, please email visas@skitaos.com or click here to apply directly through Seasonal Connect for the Winter 24/25 season.
*When emailing please inculde your resume and date your current visa expires.
Workforce Lodging
RESOURCES FOR HOUSING IN THE TAOS AREA
As with anything online- Watch out for scammers!
Facebook Groups
Taos News Classifieds – Housing
Taos Rentals
Housing Partner Locations
Looking for a roommate?
WORKFORCE LODGING INFORMATION
When interviewing, let your hiring manager know that you are in need of lodging.
There will be a non-refundable $100 reservation fee that will be rolled over into your security deposit if we find a fit for you in our staff lodging.
- Workforce Lodging is offered on a first-come first-served basis
- Room rates start at $500/mo. for a shared room and up to $2,000/mo. for a single-family unit
- The required security deposit for move-in is $325.
- Most units are furnished
- Workforce Lodging does not allow non-employees to live in multi-unit properties
- Workforce Lodging does not allow pets in most locations
- For further information, please email workforcelodging@skitaos.com.
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