Okemo Mountain Resort

International Applicants

H2B Visa Applicant Information:

We are currently accepting applications for the 2008-2009 season. To allow for visa processing time, applicants must apply before the end of August and can do so by completing an employment application and e-mailing a copy of their CV/resume along with three employment references to jobs@okemo.com. Okemo Mountain Resort hires H2B visa applicants to work on a seasonal basis as Lift Operators, Ski and Snowboard Instructors, Snowmakers, Housekeepers and Cooks. Start and end dates vary based on the position. Please note: An H2B visa holder may only work for the company who sponsored the visa in the position they were hired for and during the specified timeframe.

Hiring managers from Okemo Mountain Resort will be recruiting overseas during the month of July and will visit several resorts and places in New Zealand and Australia. Please e-mail jobs@okemo.com to request a job fair itinerary and inquire about setting up an overseas interview.

J1 Visa Applicant Information:

J1 visa applicants must be currently enrolled in a university and between the ages of 19 and 30. For those students who qualify, Okemo Mountain Resort works with two J1 recruitment agencies: Aspect Work & Travel and Universal Student Exchange. An Okemo hiring manager will attend job fairs in South America with both of these companies. For more information on the J1 Visa process and to inquire about the job fairs, feel free to contact one of the above agencies through their respective website www.kaplanaspect.com or www.workuse.com.

Okemo Mountain Resort is interested in students who are available for work from December 1st to April 1st and will hire J1 students to work as Lift Operators, Ski Instructors, Snowmakers, Culinary Staff, Front Desk Staff, Night Custodians and Housekeepers. View the Seasonal Job Opportunities page for more information on these job descriptions.

Factors to Consider:

• Weather – Our resort is dependent on the snow and cold! Please note: hours of operation can vary dependent on weather. 
• Embassy and Consulate Procedures & Policies – The policies for issuance of visas for international work and travel vary widely from country to country and embassy to consulate. These procedures and policies may change at any given time. We recommend checking in with your home consulate or embassy on a regular basis. To access the U.S. Embassy/Consulate in your home country, go to the U.S. Department of State website at www.state.gov. 
• Visa Approval – Visa approval is not final until issued at your local consulate or embassy.
• Timing of Visa Approval & Issuance – Okemo Mountain Resort does not control the timing of visa approval or issuance. We do our best to expedite the process. Careful planning with your local consulate and timeliness of appointment at the embassy in your country is key. 
• Housing – Housing in the Ludlow area is limited and varies in cost. Okemo Mountain Resort has limited housing spots and they must be secured by payment of a housing and security deposit. Local housing options can be obtained by request by e-mailing jobs@okemo.com. 
• Airfare & Travel Arrangements – Should you be hired, we ask that you do not secure your airfare or make your travel arrangements until you receive notice from Okemo Mountain Resort that your visa has been approved by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service. We strongly urge you not to make arrangements that are non-refundable. 
• The Okemo Team Look – Our Team Look is extremely important and encompasses both cleanliness and appearance. Our resort has certain standards which must be followed including, but not limited to: uniforms worn during work hours only, nametags worn during work hours only, employees must be clean and well-groomed, hair must be natural-colored and neatly trimmed, tattoos must be covered, piercings are only allowed on the ears, beards and mustaches must be trimmed, and clothing must be cleaned and undamaged.

The Town and Village:

Okemo Mountain Resort is located in South-Central Vermont in the Town of Ludlow. Ludlow is a small rural town with a population of 2,500. Services and amenities in town include: a library, post office, pharmacy, grocery store, laundromat, and several restaurants, banks and retail stores. Ludlow has a police station and fire department. Limited public transportation is available through Connecticut River Transit www.crtransit.org, Amtrak Rail Service www.amtrak.com and Greyhound Bus Lines www.greyhound.com.

Additional information about the Town of Ludlow and its surrounding communities can be researched by clicking on the Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce website www.okemovalleyvt.org.

Employment Benefits:

Employment benefits are afforded on a part-time and full-time basis with a commitment to working for the season. Benefits to the employee include but aren’t limited to: a season pass, discounted lift tickets, discounted retail and food purchases, free lessons and equipment rentals, employee shuttle to and from work within the local village at designated stops, discounted fitness classes and healthclub membership, referral bonus program, several staff recognition programs and more.

Housing:

Housing is available on a limited basis and is secured by payment of a security and housing deposit. Your housing options will be clarified during the application process. Applicants who would like to research and secure their own housing can request a copy of the Housing Referral List through the Human Resources department. The Housing Referral List is a compilation of rentals in the local area. More information on housing and a copy of the Housing Referral List can be requested by e-mailing jobs@okemo.com.

Contact Information:

Okemo Mountain Resort
Human Resources Department
77 Okemo Ridge Road
Ludlow, Vermont 05149
U.S.A.

Website: www.okemo.com
E-mail: jobs@okemo.com
Phone: (802) 228-4041
Fax: (802) 228-4558

Visit okemo.com for more, or call 1-800-78-OKEMO.