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Volunteer Opportunities: Marketing, Ski Patrol, Guest Services, Programming, and More!

Spirit Mountain
Volunteer
On-site
Duluth, Minnesota, United States



 

Are you passionate about the outdoors, community, and making a difference? Join our team of volunteers at Spirit Mountain and help us enhance the experience for our guests and staff while contributing to a variety of initiatives. We have a range of volunteer roles available, allowing you to choose a position that fits your skills, interests, and schedule.


Available Volunteer Roles:


  • Marketing/Event/Social Media Coordinators: Help promote the resort by capturing photos and videos of events and activities, writing social media posts, and sharing your experiences on the mountain. Assist in organizing and setting up events, including themed nights, special celebrations, and community outreach programs. Distribute promotional materials and interact with guests to generate excitement for resort events.
  • Guest Services/Greeters/Admin: Provide a warm welcome to guests, offer information about the resort, and direct visitors to various services and activities. Assist with administrative tasks such as answering phones, handing out brochures, or helping out in Guest Services. Serve as an ambassador of the resort by offering friendly guidance, helping guests navigate the resort, and sharing local insights.
  • School Programming/Instructing: Support our educational programs by assisting instructors with youth ski lessons or outdoor school programming. Help with the rental process or instructional spaces on the lesson hill for workshops or group lessons. Guide school groups during their visits, ensuring a fun and educational experience on the slopes.
  • Environmental and Sustainability Innovators/Researcher: Are you looking for outdoor research or to make a difference in testing out new sustainability ideas? This role can vary in different ways to help develop and implement environmental initiatives, such as recycling programs, composting efforts, and sustainable waste management practices. Participate in litter cleanup or other eco-friendly projects around the resort. Collaborate with staff and other volunteers to brainstorm and execute new sustainability initiatives.
  •  Ski Patrol: Join our volunteer ski patrol team and help ensure the safety and enjoyment of all guests. Responsibilities may include answering first aid calls, providing first aid, monitoring trail conditions, providing assistance on the slopes, restocking first aid stations, and supporting the team during special events or busy weekends. All ski patrol members are volunteers dedicated to maintaining a safe environment on the mountain. 


Important Details: 

  • Voluntary Positions Only: These roles are entirely voluntary and are not intended to replace or displace any union-covered work. 
  • Flexible Commitment: We welcome volunteers based on their availability and preferred involvement. There is no minimum time requirement. 
  • Volunteer Incentives: While this is a volunteer role, participants may be eligible for a seasonal pass for a nominal fee ($1) as a token of appreciation.

Requirements

  • A passion for the Outdoors, Duluth, Spirit Mountain, and/or Volunteering. 
  • A fun, team orientated attitude.