Eaglecrest Ski Area General Manager

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The City and Borough of Juneau, Alaska is recruiting for an experienced executive capable of managing day to day operations, maintaining financial accountability, developing short term and strategic plans, and developing and maintaining positive community relationships for our publicly owned ski area.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Eaglecrest Ski Area Manager serves as general manager of the Eaglecrest Ski Area, reporting to the volunteer Board of Directors of the Eaglecrest Ski Area (Board) who reports to the Assembly of the City and Borough of Juneau.  This position oversees year-round operation of the Eaglecrest Ski Area.

 This includes, mountain and business operations, equipment, personnel, public relations, marketing, relationships with concession businesses and community outreach. The Ski Area Manager is responsible for overseeing management of the mountain in accordance with all standards, ordinances, regulations and applicable laws, in order to provide a safe recreation and working environment.

Eaglecrest is currently undergoing a significant expansion that will include the installation of a gondola. The newly purchased gondola will serve skiers during the winter and will allow for greatly expanded summer operations. The general manager will play a central role in guiding this project.

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

The General Manager reports to a Board of Directors appointed by the CBJ Assembly and is responsible for a staff of seven year-round full-time employees and a seasonal staff of 160 The Eaglecrest Ski Area operates four double chairlifts, covers 640 acres, has a vertical drop of 1,620 feet and offers a variety of terrain for all ability levels. The area also maintains 6km of Nordic trails.

Facilities include base area facilities which house food & beverage, ski patrol, seasonal & day lockers, equipment rental, Snowsports School, ticketing/sales and vehicle and maintenance shops. The area also operates a snow making system. In addition to the winter operation, Eaglecrest is a popular hiking location and has the only downhill mountain bike trail in Juneau.

Plans are in place to begin the development of summertime gondola operations and numerous summer vendors currently operate on Eaglecrest property. For additional information on Eaglecrest visit http://www.skijuneau.com.

The Eaglecrest Ski Area enjoys strong community support, has a base of over 2,000 seasonal product holders and sees approximately 50,000 skier visits per season. The fiscal year 2024 projected budget is $3.84M, which includes financial support from the City & Borough of Juneau.

While predominately a local area, Eaglecrest is seeing an expanding exposure on the national scene. The ski area also has a close relationship with the Eaglecrest Foundation, a non-profit 501c3 organization that was founded to solicit and manage donations for the exclusive benefit of the Eaglecrest Ski Area.

Juneau, the capital city of Alaska, has a total population of approximately 32,000 and hosts over 1.5 million summer cruise ship passengers a year.  Juneau is geographically isolated on the Southeast Alaska panhandle and is located in the middle of the Tongass National Forest.

 There is immediate access to wilderness and the city has a thriving arts community, an active community, and many other benefits not normally found in a city of this size.  These factors combine to make Juneau a great place to live, work and play. Visit http://www.traveljuneau.com for more information on Juneau.

Starting salary range for this position is $100,000, and is negotiable, depending on experience.  In addition, the City and Borough of Juneau offers an excellent benefits package including participation in a state retirement plan, a generous leave package, and exceptional health and wellness plans.  Relocation assistance may be available.

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

The hours and days for this position are at least 40 hours a week and generally correspond to the hours of operation at Eaglecrest.  After-hour attendance at public meetings and events is also required.  DESCRIPTION OF WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Responsibilities include planning for future development according to Board policies, through by-laws, operations plans, personnel plans, employee and supervisor handbooks, and general direction.  The General Manager attends Board meetings and represents the Board at other public meetings at the discretion of the Board.  The General Manager is responsible for quality control in the conduct of individual departmental functions and for meeting timelines for service delivery, safety measures, and financial integrity.

This position must show strong abilities in leadership, managerial oversight, and coordination of activities.  This requires the ability to foster working relationships with ski area department managers, their appropriate staffs, the Board, the community, clubs, volunteer National Ski Patrol, and the Assembly of the City and Borough of Juneau.  DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate will have excellent high level management experience and the ability to lead and work with a team. The candidate should have a solid background in finance; experience with long range and strategic planning and the ability to work the City Assembly, community organizations, media, and the general public.  Five (5) years' experience in the ski industry, with senior management experience is preferred.

Special Note: The successful candidate must be able to travel to various locations on and off the mountain to meet program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, maintenance of a valid Alaska driver's license and satisfactory driving record is required.ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION

In addition to completing the application, please submit a cover letter and resume.

HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO

For more information about this position, or the City and Borough of Juneau, please contact:

Dallas Hargrave

Human Resources & Risk Management Director

Dallas.Hargrave@juneau.org

                        (907) 586-0225

Note:   The General Manager is within partially exempt service and serves at the pleasure of the Eaglecrest Board of Directors. Applications received are subject to public disclosure.

The selected candidate must have unquestioned ethics and personal integrity. All information provided by the candidate will be verified. Candidates who materially misrepresent any information provided in the employment process will be excluded from consideration or dismissed if already employed.

This announcement remains open until filled or closed. The first round of applications will be reviewed beginning July 8, 2024.