Winter Job Fairs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE OFFERED BY NORTHSTAR-AT-TAHOE™ RESORT THIS WINTER

Upcoming Job Fairs Give Applicants a Chance to Find Their Seasonal Dream Job in North Lake Tahoe

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Sept. 22, 2009 – Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort is looking for passionate, professional employees to fill a variety of seasonal positions for the upcoming winter season. The resort will hold a job fair for applicants interested in teaching at the Northstar® Resort Ski & Snowboard School, and those interested in coaching in the Race Department on Saturday, October 3, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Kid’s Ski & Snowboard School located in the Village at Northstar™. Interested applicants should schedule an interview appointment by calling 530.562.3510.

This season, Northstar Resort will offer new training opportunities including dry-land, pre-season training for ski and snowboard instructor candidates, as well as anyone else interested in participating. This training includes aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, functional movement screen analysis and corrective exercise, and PSIA and AASI pre-certification prep and clinics. Training dates are Monday and Friday, October 5-November 14, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $99 per participant, and lunch is not included. To register, contact the Tickets & Season Pass Office at 530.562.2267 or Northstar Resort’s Human Resource department at 530.562.3510.

The resort-wide job fair will be held Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Village at Northstar. This year, the resort will be interviewing and hiring applicants for positions in just about every department including Lift Operations, Food & Beverage, Rentals, Ski & Snowboard School, Demos, Resort Activities & Sales, Retail 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.

Northstar Resort is committed to providing a welcoming environment for its employees and resort guests and offers opportunities for applicants with varying backgrounds and experience levels. The resort continues to encourage employees to improve their skills in areas including social responsibility, guest service training, and will continue to provide career growth opportunities and assistance for employees in need of local housing.

Benefits of working at Northstar Resort can include a season pass, access to affordable housing, discounts on food, 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 local homeowners to join its Rental Rewards program in an effort to help provide employees with affordable housing. Interested area 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 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.

Appointments for both job fairs are encouraged. Walk-ins are welcome if space is available. All applicants are encouraged to complete an application online at www.NorthstarAtTahoe.com prior to the job fairs. To schedule 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 90 ski trails spread across 3,000 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, horseback riding, 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
jvanpernis@boothcreek.com

Kirstin Cattell, 530.543.3132
kcattell.st@boothcreek.com

Kristin Yantis, 775.831.4422
kyantis@myprco.com

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