Winter Sustainability Associate

Are you passionate about climate action and reducing waste? Do you love outdoor recreation and want to make a positive impact on the future of recreation? Join Bogus Basin’s growing Sustainability team and help shape a better future! As a participant in the National Ski Area Association’s Climate Challenge, Bogus Basin is committed to taking climate action and encouraging our community to do the same. Under the direction of the Sustainability & Stewardship Coordinator, the Winter Sustainability Associate will support our guest facing waste diversion system to ensure a quality guest experience that also achieves our diversion goals.

Why Bogus Basin?

Where Mountain Life Meets City Living: Just 16 miles from Boise, Bogus Basin offers the unique opportunity to work in the mountains while living in one of the fastest-growing and most livable cities in the U.S. With vibrant neighborhoods, a thriving downtown, and endless outdoor recreation, it’s the perfect mix of adventure and convenience.

Mission-Driven, Community-Focused: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Bogus Basin reinvests every dollar earned into affordable outdoor recreation, education, and sustainability efforts that benefit the entire community. Our values of kindness, respect, professionalism, and fun shape a workplace where everyone is welcome.

Unbeatable Access to the Outdoors: Employees enjoy daily access to a four-season recreation area in the Boise National Forest. From skiing and snowboarding to trail exploration and sustainability initiatives, your work directly connects with nature and community impact.

How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Winter Sustainability Associate, you’ll be part of Bogus Basin’s efforts to reduce waste, improve recycling and composting, and educate the guests on climate action. You’ll play a hands-on role in advancing the resort’s sustainability goals.

A Day in the Life
Your day will be focused on sorting guest’s waste into the proper waste stream. This involves operating the main waste diversion stations, bussing tables, transporting waste to our waste diversion center and providing guest education on why recycling and composting is important. Depending on the day, you might also assist our beverage team with cleaning and maintaining the guest eating area. 

Essential Functions of the Job

• Sort guest waste into recycling, compost, and landfill waste streams.
• Transport waste from the lodges to our waste diversion center
• Maintain waste stations and signage.
• Buss and clean tables
• Provide guest education on recycling, composting, and other means of reducing waste.
• Assist with coordinating and communicating with volunteers
• Assist our food and beverage team with occasional support tasks.

Perform other duties as assigned 

Requirements

What You Bring to Bogus Basin

• Some education in sustainability, environmental science, environmental education, conservation, leadership, or related field.
• Passion and basic knowledge of sustainability & waste diversion programs
• Must be at least 20 years of age with a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to safely operate a truck in wintry conditions
• Passion for the Bogus Basin Mission.
• Excellent verbal and written science communication skills.
• Desire to care for open spaces and the environment.
• Comfortable communicating with the public about sustainability initiatives.
• Background check required.
• Availability to work for the entire season, including weekends (usually mid-November/December through mid-April; weather conditions dependent).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous  experience in educating on or executing waste diversion programs

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry items up to 50 lbs.
• Work in cold wintry conditions
• Operate vehicles including trucks and side by sides

Working Conditions and Schedule

• Majority of the time is indoors, but at times tasks may require outdoor work in all weather conditions including snow, wind, and cold.
• Part-time seasonal schedule primarily on weekends, evenings, and holidays. Two types of shifts available- day operations or evening/night operations. Great for students!

What We Offer

• Seasonal role with opportunities to return each year.
• Free or discounted ski passes for you and your family, plus resort discounts.
• Professional growth through environmental education and sustainability programs.

Be Part of Something Bigger
Join a passionate team making a measurable impact on climate action and sustainability in the outdoor recreation industry. As a Winter Sustainability Associate, your work will directly support Bogus Basin’s mission and inspire positive change in the community.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Bogus Basin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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