Job Summary: Job Specifications:
- Outlet: Corporate
- Expected Pay Range: The budgeted range starts at $65,000 - $90,000 annual bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.
- Shift \& Schedule Availability: Full Time / Year Round
- Skill Level: Advanced
Job Responsibilities:
- Design, lead and implement Commitment to Zero (C2Z) and other environmental sustainability programs within the region to achieve a zero net operating footprint.
- Be a sustainability leader that drives innovative programs in the areas of energy and emissions, waste, supply chain management, operational efficiency, and other relevant areas to inspire our employees and our guests.
- Be a leader at working towards achieving Vail Resorts' Zero Waste to Landfill by 2030 goal.
- Work with resort teams to lead the identification and support the implementation of energy and emissions reduction projects at the resort level, along with renewable energy opportunities with local utilities and community partners.
- Act as internal sustainability consultant to identify sustainability opportunities at an enterprise and resort level.
- Project management: Effectively manage complex capital and budgetary projects that may involve multiple departments, time constraints, and external partners that further our sustainability goals.
- Engagement and outreach: Effectively communicate environmental sustainability through various channels that will demonstrate leadership and drive guest and employee loyalty to our programs and resorts.
- Engagement and outreach: Effectively communicate sustainability updates to resort and regional leadership on a regular basis, as well as to C2Z leaders and other key stakeholders.
- Support brand, positioning, and outreach of sustainability initiatives to guests, employees, and communities in alignment with EpicPromise.
- Support C2Z teams' leadership and empower them to take action at their own level.
- Be a key player in partnerships that will contribute to achieving Vail Resorts' Zero Waste to Landfill by 2030 goal.
- Represent Vail Resorts and the resorts in the regional community through events, partnerships and alliances.
- Teamwork \& Leadership: Be a strong contributor and leader within the greater Vail Resorts Environmental and Social Responsibility team and the Corporate Sustainability team.
- Occasional travel will be required to Stevens Pass, the Corporate Headquarters in Colorado and to offsite events at various locations.
- Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications:
- Ability to facilitate strategic dialogue and problem solving and critical thinking across multiple departments at both the local resort level and with corporate teams.
- Demonstrated ability of being Out-Front and proactively identifying programs and projects to meet various goals.
- Knowledge of energy and waste systems.
- Comfortable speaking in front of groups and building new relationships.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised.
- Strong computer skills in Excel required.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- 4 years of experience preferably in sustainability including energy and waste reduction.
- Mountain resort or hospitality experience preferred.
- Experience with waste diversion and waste reduction strategies.
- Experience with energy management and efficiency strategies.
Job Benefits
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Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
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MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
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401(k) Retirement Plan
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Employee Assistance Program
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Excellent training and professional development
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Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
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Free ski passes for dependents
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Critical Illness and Accident plans
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