A Good Job

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 

NORTHSTAR-AT-TAHOE™ RESORT OFFERS A VARIETY OF JOB OPPORTUNITIES, LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE
Upcoming Winter Job Fairs Give Seasonal Applicants a Chance to Find Their Dream Job

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Oct. 1, 2008 – Northstar® Resort is looking for passionate, professional employees to fill a variety of seasonal positions for the upcoming winter season. In an effort to attract candidates, the resort will offer expanded training opportunities, career growth opportunities and assistance for employees in need of local housing. The resort, one of the most popular in the Lake Tahoe area, recently ranked among the top 25 resorts in the country by readers of SKI magazine.
 
Located six miles from the historic town of Truckee and the north shore of Lake Tahoe, California, Northstar Resort will be interviewing and hiring applicants for positions in just about every department including Transportation, Lift Operations, Ski Patrol, Snowmaking, Retail, Day Care and more. Open positions range from seasonal part- and full-time, to weekends and holidays only. The ability to ski or snowboard is not required for all available jobs.
 
New this season, the resort is seeking Mountain Safety Volunteer Guides to become part of the Northstar Resort team and the National Ski Patrol organization. Those interested must have great communications skills, enjoy working outdoors, be able to ski or ride at an intermediate level or above, and care about raising awareness and understanding of on-hill safety among our guests. On-site training is provided, and interested parties must join the National Ski Patrol organization. For more information and an application for this position, visit www.NorthstarAtTahoe.com/Volunteer, or contact Kyle Crezee at kcrezee.ns@boothcreek.com.
 
Northstar Resort’s Ski & Snowboard School is also hiring, and complimentary ski instructor training will be provided. Previous experience is not required. Applicants are invited to attend a job fair on-site in the Village at Northstar™ on October 25, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or a recruiting event at the San Francisco Ski Show November 1-2, 2008 at Fort Mason in San Francisco, CA.
 
Committed to providing a welcoming environment for its employees and resort guests, Northstar Resort offers opportunities for applicants with varying backgrounds and experience levels. A new online training program will be introduced this year, and the resort continues to encourage employees to improve their skills in areas including social responsibility, guest service training, and will continue to provide opportunities for employees to grow professionally.
 
Benefits of working at Northstar Resort can include new uniforms, a season pass, access to affordable housing, discounts on food and beverage and retail items at the resort, complimentary lift tickets for friends and family, access to ski and snowboard lessons and more. Northstar Resort is also known for hosting great employee events, as well as providing innovative training and incentive programs.
 
On-site housing is available through Polarstar Properties, and the resort is again encouraging area homeowners to join its Rental Rewards program in an effort to help provide employees with affordable local housing. Interested local homeowners who have a room or house available for rent are invited to complete a form with Northstar Resort’s Human Resource Department indicating the space available. The resort will connect local landlords with resort employees and should a lease be signed, will provide the landlord with six lift tickets or a non-transferable value season pass (not valid Saturdays or holidays). This program is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. To inquire about rental opportunities, please call 530.562.3510.
 
Early morning appointments for the on-site job fair are encouraged from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., and walk-ins are welcome between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. All applicants are encouraged to complete an application online at www.NorthstarAtTahoe.com prior to the job fair. To schedule an early morning appointment, applicants should contact Northstar Resort’s Human Resource department at 530.562.3510 or AGoodJob@boothcreek.com.
 
For more information or a current list of open positions, visit www.NorthstarAtTahoe.com.
 
About Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort

One of the finest year-round mountain resorts in North America, Northstar Resort is host to a new base area village featuring 35 unique shops and restaurants, a conference center, 9,000 square foot skating rink, on-site lodging, special events and more. A winter sport enthusiast’s paradise, Northstar Resort offers 89 ski trails spread across 2,904 acres, award-winning terrain parks and snow sports including alpine and Telemark skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and tubing. Summer activities include mountain biking, golfing, scenic lift rides for sightseeing and hiking, fly-fishing and more.

Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort is located on Highway 267, just six miles north of Lake Tahoe and six miles south of downtown Truckee. For more information, call 1.800.GO.NORTH (1.800.466.6784) or visit www.NorthstarAtTahoe.com.
 
Press Contacts:

Jessica VanPernis, 530.562.3866
Kirstin Cattell, 530.543.3132
tahoepr@boothcreek.com

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