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Application Process

By checking out jobs at Baker, we already know you may be interested in becoming a part of our unique place at the end of 542. We are proud to be one of the few remaining originally independently owned and operated ski areas left in the United States, and we are looking for people who are also committed to helping continue the Baker legacy of personal connection between people, the natural world, and the shared experience of life in the mountains at Baker.

WINTER APPLICATION PROCESS TIMELINE

PRE-SEASON

TIMEFRAMEEVENTDETAILS & LINKS
August 1 - October 1APPLY Applications open on a pre-season schedule Between August 1 and October 1, found HERE. If you aren’t sure where to apply or what might be the best fit, submit the General Application online, and our human relations manager will be in touch. If you are having trouble with the online application, please reach out to [email protected] for help
1-2 weeks after submitting applicationRESPONSEOnce you have applied, and if you meet the minimum qualifications for the job you have applied for, expect to hear back from our rockstar department supervisors or managers within 1-2 weeks.
September - OctoberINTERVIEWInterviews typically start in early September. Interviews may occur in person, virtually, or by phone.
September - OctoberOFFERED POSITION ACCEPTANCE If you are offered a position and you accept it, you will receive hiring paperwork and onboarding documents electronically to complete before training begins.
OctoberPRE-SEASON ONLINE TRAINING & PAPERWORKHiring paperwork and Pre-Season online training courses will be sent via email for you to complete prior to training weekend.
Nov. 2 & 3INSTRUCTOR TRAININGBeginning of training for hired Instructors
Nov. 8-9TRAININGAll other departments (not Instruction) begin training with a mountain wide training weekend the first weekend of November

2024-2025 WINTER SEASON

DATESEVENTDETAILS & LINKS
Mid-November to Mid-DecemberOpening DayWe typically open sometime between the middle of November and the middle of December. Stay in touch with your supervisor during this time, and attend voluntary employee events (listed here)
7 days/weekSeason scheduleDuring the season, MBSA is open 7 days a week (conditions permitting), from 9am-3pm. Job schedules typically start very early in the morning (4am-8am) and typically end in the afternoon before 5pm for most jobs.
Thursday
November 29, 2024
Thanksgiving DayIf season has started, open regular hours, depending on weather and business needs
Tues & Wed
December 24 & 25, 2024
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Open regular hours, depending on weather and business needs
Tues & Wed
December 31 &
January 1, 2024-2025
New Year's Eve
New Year's Day
Open regular hours, depending on weather and business needs
Monday
January 20, 2025
MLK Jr DayOpen regular hours, depending on weather and business needs
Fri-Sat-Sun
February 7-8-9, 202
Legendary Banked Slalom Event36th Annual Snowboard Race and associated activities around the ski area
Monday
February 17, 2025
President's DayOpen regular hours, depending on weather and business needs
Easter Sunday
April 20, 2025
Easter SundayOpen regular hours, depending on weather and business needs
Date
To Be Announced
Employee Appreciation DayEnd of season employee-only lift access day
Sunday
April 20, 2025
Closing DayThere may be some opportunities for end of season work the week after Closing Day.