Winter: The typical winter season in Aspen requires J-1 Visa applicants to work from mid-December through early-April. The majority of our J-1 Visa holders work in positions that require conversational English, a good attitude and resilience to cold weather.

Our J1 Visa partners are USE, GrupoLive, GoWex, CCUSA Australia, and CCUSA New Zealand.

Summer: Summer seasonal applicants will be considered for hospitality-based positions with The Little Nell and Limelight Hotels.

Do not apply via aspen.com. Please register with one of our J1 Visa Partners, the J1 Visa partner will then set up your interview.

Our J1 Visa partners are USE, GrupoLive, GoWex, and Hub Work & Travel.

Ski & Snowboard School

USE: Elena Edo, [email protected]
Hub Work & Travel: Francisco Badano, [email protected]

Send an email indicating your interest directly to one of our Talent Acquisition team members: [email protected] or [email protected]

Australia: Australians are eligible for the “Work Travel Pilot Program” (1 year Visa) more info here travel.state.gov AUS

New Zealand: New Zealanders are eligible for the “Work Travel Pilot Program” (1 year Visa) more info here travel.state.gov NZ

Ski & Snowboard School

CCUSA Australia: Alan “Snowy” Perry, [email protected]
CCUSA New Zealand: Alan “Snowy” Perry, [email protected]

New J-1 applicants will be considered through USE, GroupoLive, GoWex, CCUSA or InterExchange. Please contact one of these visa companies and they will help you apply for a job with us, there is no need to apply on our website first.

Returning J-1 applicants are considered if you are a returning employee with the Aspen Skiing Company and have contacted your current manager to let them know if you are interested in returning.

Walk-In applicants are not considered at Aspen Skiing Company. Please do not arrive without securing a position with the Aspen Skiing Company before your departure from your home country.

The typical hiring period for the Trainee or Intern visa program winter season in Aspen requires Visa applicants to work from mid-December for a full year, or mid-July for a full year. The majority of our J-1 Trainee or Intern Visa holders work in positions that require conversational English, a good attitude and resilience to cold weather.

Our J1 Trainee or Intern Visa partners are: Alliance Abroad, Placement International.

Please contact one of these visa companies and they will help you apply for a job with us, there is no need to apply on our website first. This is for hospitality job seekers ONLY. On-mountain operations do not participate in J1 trainee or internshipprograms due to seasonal closures.

New TN Visa applicants from Mexico or Canada will be considered through Placement International. Please contact Placement International and they will help you apply for a job with us, there is no need to apply on our website first.

H2B applicants are considered on a yearly basis for winter season only.

The Ski & Snowboard School does not sponsor H2B visas. Candidates who require sponsorship must note this when applying. If offered a position, a visa specialist will contact you to discuss your case.

Information you must consider before you decide to accept a position with Aspen Skiing Company:

• Housing in Aspen: Housing is scarce and may be expensive. You should inquire in advance to determine whether you can find housing acceptable to you.
• Weather Risk: The winter resort industry is snow-dependent. While Colorado usually enjoys excellent snow conditions, sometimes snow comes late. If we experience low or delayed snow, we may be unable to open all or part of the ski area as scheduled. In that event, work may not be available to you.
• US Visa approval: US visa approval is conditional and does not guarantee that your local consulate or embassy will issue a visa.
• Working in a foreign country: While in the U.S., you must be prepared to be self-sufficient. If you have substantial personal, family, or financial commitments that cannot tolerate uncertainty, our seasonal work may not be appropriate for your circumstances.
• Embassy and Consulate procedures and policies: The policies for issuance of visas for foreign work and travel vary widely from country to country and from embassy/consulate to embassy/consulate. These procedures may also change from day-to-day. You should check with your consulate or embassy on a regular basis.
• Timing of Visa approval and issuance: The timing for Visa approvals and issuance is beyond the control of ASC. We will make all reasonable efforts to help expedite the process, but we make no guarantees. You should carefully weigh the financial consequences to you that may result from visa delays and plan accordingly.
• Travel arrangements: In making travel arrangements, you should consider the possibility that visa issuance maybe delayed. We strongly recommend that you not make any reservations that are non-refundable.

We try to talk to as many people as possible who have shown an interest in working with us and we approach each conversation as a chance to get to know you as a person. However some inside tips and tricks about how that conversation will go are provided through our partnership with Mountain Careers job board + What Mountain Town Recruiters want you to know via Mountain Careers

Yes, however housing is limited and preference is given to first season employees. If you are offered employee housing you will sign a lease and submit payment to hold your housing bed allocation. If your deposit and lease requirements are not fulfilled in a timely manner your bed is not secured. Leases are typically 5.5 months and not guaranteed for renewal. Employee housing is a temporary solution to help you feel acclimated to the Roaring Fork Valley.

If you are lucky enough to know you’re moving to the Aspen area, or you receive a job offer. Start looking for housing immediately.

Aspen Skiing Company prioritizes employee training, safety and wellbeing. We provide on-the-job training with managers and supervisors as it relates to your specific position. General training on a variety of wellness, safety and job-related topics is also provided via the BullWheel, our online learning management system.

Ski Patrol at Aspen Snowmass is a highly sought after job, in order to qualify for our Basic Patroller you must be an expert skier in all conditions and weather. As well as having a current CPR certification and a minimum of Outdoor Emergency Care or Colorado EMT certification. To find out more about what our Ski Patrollers do, visit Ski Patrol HQ at Aspen Mountain, Buttermilk, Aspen Highlands or Snowmass during the winter season. For more information about careers within Ski Patrol click here + Ski Patrol

Without permission to work within the USA we cannot offer you a job. Aspen One participates in the J1 Work and Travel and various other VISA programs. Our J1 Visa partners change regularly check out our International Applicants page for more information + International Applicants

Once you have successfully onboarded you will receive a voucher from the Human Resources team. Your pass type depends on your year-round or seasonal status with the company. Once you have received your voucher from Human Resources you will take it to any Aspen Snowmass Ticket Office to receive your Ski Pass. Your Ski Pass is also a perks card, it is how you receive discounts across Aspen Skiing Company at our restaurants and stores.

In order to receive any pass benefits you must work a minimum of 100 hours during a winter season, these employees receive a 20 day flex pass. To get a full pass you must work a minimum of 20 hours a week.