Vice President of Mountain Operations

Year Round At Stratton, we are a team of people who work extremely hard and take our jobs very seriously, without forgetting how to laugh and have fun. We choose people that display the talent and attitude that exemplify the high level of service our guests expect and deserve. Our vision is to be A BOLD MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CULTIVATING EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES.

Stratton's team members are rewarded with job experience, opportunities for career advancement and some great lifestyle perks (eligibility based on employee type).

• Alterra Mountain Company Employee Pass - free lift access & discounts at Alterra resorts
• Free or discounted multi-resort dependent season passes
• Free or discounted IKON pass
• Discounted golf & fitness center memberships
• Employee childcare rates & discounted seasonal programs
• Retail + F&B discounts
• Friends & family tickets
• Onsite medical clinic
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, HSAs, & FSAs
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Discounted tuition plan
• Paid parental leave
• Paid sick time, FTO, Vacation

Additional perks & benefits for year round employees

Stratton Mountain Resort is seeking an experienced Vice President of Mountain Operations to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the resort's mountain operations, infrastructure, safety, and guest experience. Reporting to the Resort President and COO, the Vice President of Mountain Operations serves as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and oversees Snow making, Grooming, Lift Operations and Validation, Lift Maintenance, Terrain Parks, Activities, Resort Appearance, Vehicle Maintenance and Transportation, Risk Management and Ski Patrol, and Property Management.

The Vice President is responsible for leading a division of approximately 400 team members, developing high-performing leaders, ensuring safe and reliable operations, managing significant financial and capital resources, and advancing the resort's long-term operational strategy. The successful candidate will bring strong technical knowledge of mountain operations, sound business judgment, and demonstrated leadership ability. This role requires a collaborative, strategic leader who can balance day-to-day operational demands with long-term priorities and contribute meaningfully to the overall success of the resort.

This full-time, year-round position offers an annual base salary of $130,000 - $160,000, plus eligibility for annual performance bonus and long-term equity incentives.

• Serve as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to resort-wide strategy, financial performance, organizational culture, and long-term planning.

• Demonstrate enterprise-wide leadership by evaluating decisions through the lens of overall resort performance, balancing divisional priorities with the broader needs of the business.

• Establish strategic direction, priorities, and performance expectations for the Mountain Operations division, ensuring alignment with resort and enterprise objectives.

• Lead, coach, and develop department leaders, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, engagement, and continuous improvement.

• Evaluate and evolve organizational structures, leadership capabilities, and succession plans to strengthen organizational effectiveness and long-term leadership capacity.

• Build strong working relationships across resort departments, ensuring operational decisions support the broader guest experience and business performance.

• Lead organizational change and operational improvements, challenging existing practices and identifying opportunities for greater efficiency,…