Information Regarding Employment at Bridger Bowl
Please read the following information, as it should help answer most
questions about applying for employment at Bridger Bowl.
Applications
Departments at Bridger Bowl conduct hiring on a varied schedule,
typically starting the end of September through the beginning of
November. The openings in each department vary from season to season.
Bridger Bowl is fortunate to have many returning employees (65% - 70%
of the workforce) and may not always have openings in all departments.
A personal face-to-face interview is typically required of all
employment candidates. Bridger Bowl is primarily a winter operation so
many department managers begin work for the winter season in mid-
September.
Employment inquiries received prior to October, will not receive
responses until the department manager returns to work for the
winter season.
International Applications
Bridger Bowl does not sponsor international workers under H2B or J-1
Visas.
Operating Season
Scheduled dates of operation for the 2022-2023 ski season are Dec 9,
2022 - Apr 9, 2023. If conditions permit, the area may open for
weekends-only, beginning Thanksgiving and/or extend beyond the April
closing date.
Bridger Bowl is primarily a winter operation and is snow dependent.
Montana usually enjoys excellent snow conditions but sometimes it
arrives late. Low or delayed snowfall may result in not be able to
open all or part of the ski area as scheduled. In that event, work may
not be available until there is adequate snow coverage to operate.
Summer employment at Bridger Bowl is limited to a small workforce in
mountain operations and food service. Many of the positions in
mountain operations are held by long-term employees and openings are
rare. Food service summer operations are from late June through early
September; these positions are typically filled by employees from the
previous winter.
Employee Housing
There is no employee housing available at the mountain. Most employees
live in the nearby towns of Bozeman (16 miles), Belgrade (26 miles)
and Livingston (28 miles). Apartment rentals in Bozeman range, on
average, from $900 to $1200+ per room. Lower priced units can be
easier to find in Belgrade and Livingston.
Transportation
An employee shuttle bus will be available seven days a week throughout
the ski season. The bus will pick up at the Gallatin County
Fairgrounds at 7:25am and return to the fairgrounds around 5:25pm
daily.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Bridger Bowl accepts and celebrates differences for the benefit of
employees, visitors, and community. Bridger Bowl is proud to be an
equal opportunity workplace
where all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and
business need.