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Lead Retail Operations Truenorth

Part-time

Vail Resorts

Truckee, CASeasonal / Full-time / Part-time$23–26.88/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$23–26.88/hr
Location
Truckee, CA
Schedule
Seasonal / Full-time / Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Retail Associate works in a mountain shop, providing guests with gear and services for outdoor activities. The team trains employees in selling outdoor gear, and the role may span retail rentals, resort activities, food and beverage support, ticket sales or scanning, lift operations, and base area operations. Seasonal hiring is underway for winter 2026/2027.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Guest Service, requiredProduct Knowledge, requiredFlexible Scheduling, requiredCustomer Service, requiredStanding and Moving, requiredEnglish Communication, required

Qualifications

Must Be 18+, requiredFluent English, required

Benefits

401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

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 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.

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

Employee 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, and mountain shuttles

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Excellent training and professional development

  • Referral Program

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary (https://jobs.vailresortscareers.com/content/Perks-and-Benefits/?locale=en\_US)

Job Summary:

Come to work at a world class mountain shop and enjoy the best benefits package in the industry. Join our passionate team and we’ll train you in all aspects of selling the latest outdoor gear - no experience required! As a Retail Associate, you will provide our guests with gear and services for the ultimate outdoor experience.

Job Specifications:

  • Starting Wage: $23.00/hr - $26.88/hr

  • Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027

  • Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available

  • Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age

  • Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide excellent guest service and product knowledge

  • Outfit guests with the latest outdoor gear - we'll train you!

  • Work together with teammates to maintain safety Standards

  • May include other duties such as cashiering, rentals, or assisting other departments

  • Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule; including nights, holidays and weekends.

  • Commitment to exceptional Customer Service.

  • Ability to stand and move in an active, team-oriented environment for extended periods.

  • Must be able to communicate fluently in English

A Retail Associate is a flexible employee who often works across multiple departments and in various roles which could include one of the following:

  • Resort Activities

  • Retail Rental operations

  • Food and Beverage Support

  • Ticket sales or scanning

  • Lift Operations

  • Base Area Operations

The expected pay range is $23.00/hr - $26.88/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

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.

Requisition ID 518699

Reference Date: 11/03/2026

Job Code Function: Retail Ops

How this job compares

Set against the 6,296 open Retail Associate jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$23–26.88/hr
  • California median$18/hr403 hourly ranges
  • US median$16–18/hr3,772 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $24.94/hr, is 39% above the California median midpoint ($18/hr) — in the top quarter of Retail Associate hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 421 open Retail Associate jobs in California and 6,296 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Retail Associate postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median (456 postings).
Education
8 of the 6,296 open Retail Associate jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Sales jobs

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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