International Applicants
We’re excited you’re exploring opportunities with Aspen Snowmass, and even more excited you’re considering joining us from around the world.
At Aspen Snowmass, our community is shaped by people from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. If you’re applying from outside the United States, and you don’t already have authorization to work in the U.S., you are considered an international applicant. We’re here to help you navigate what comes next.
Take a moment to review the information below so you feel confident and prepared as you explore opportunities with us.
J1 Visa Work and Travel Program
Winter: The typical winter season in Aspen requires J-1 Visa applicants to work from mid-December through early-April. The majority of our J-1 Visa holders work in positions that require conversational English, a good attitude and resilience to cold weather.
Our J-1 Visa partners are USE, GrupoLive, CCUSA Australia, HUB Work & Travel, and CCUSA New Zealand.
Summer: Summer seasonal applicants will be considered for hospitality-based positions with The Little Nell and Limelight Hotels.
Ski & Snowboard School
The Ski & Snowboard School participates in the J-1 Work and Travel Visa program. We work with USE, Hub Work & Travel, and CCUSA as our sponsor agencies. Interested candidates must travel through one of these sponsor agencies to complete the process. We do not offer independent job offers for candidates who have not worked for the Ski & Snowboard School previously. The minimum requirements to be considered for a ski instructor position are a level 1 certification and 200 documented teaching hours. We do not hire snowboard instructors through the J-1 program.
South African Applicants
South American Candidates
Do not apply via aspensnowmass.com. Please register with one of our J-1 Visa Partners, the J-1 Visa partner will then set up your interview.
Our J-1 Visa partners are USE, GrupoLive, and Hub Work & Travel.
Ski & Snowboard School
USE: Elena Edo, wat@workuse.com
Hub Work & Travel: Agustina Grun, agustina.grun@hubtravel.com.arg
Australian and New Zealand Candidates
Apply via aspensnowmass.com/employment AND register with one of our J1 Visa Partners. Please note, only those candidates eligible for the 1 year visa, and available to work for a full season will be considered.
Australia: Australians are eligible for the "Work Travel Pilot Program" (1 year Visa) more info here travel.state.gov AUS
New Zealand: New Zealanders are eligible for the "Work Travel Pilot Program" (1 year Visa) more info here travel.state.gov NZ
J1 Visa Partners
Interested H2B Visa Applicants
H2B’s are considered for winter seasonal work only through an in-country extension. We do not accept out-of-country H2B applicants. H2B Visas are only considered in our Food & Beverage & Hospitality Divisions.
The Ski & Snowboard School does not sponsor H2B visas. In exceptional cases, we work with the O1 professional visa. Candidates who require sponsorship must note this when applying. If offered a position, a visa specialist will contact you to discuss your case for an O1 visa.
All Visa Candidates
• Housing in Aspen: Housing is scarce and may be expensive. You should inquire in advance to determine whether you can find housing acceptable to you.
• Weather Risk: The winter resort industry is snow-dependent. While Colorado usually enjoys excellent snow conditions, sometimes snow comes late. If we experience low or delayed snow, we may be unable to open all or part of the ski area as scheduled. In that event, work may not be available to you.
• US Visa approval: US visa approval is conditional and does not guarantee that your local consulate or embassy will issue a visa.
• Working in a foreign country: While in the U.S., you must be prepared to be self-sufficient. If you have substantial personal, family, or financial commitments that cannot tolerate uncertainty, our seasonal work may not be appropriate for your circumstances.
• Embassy and Consulate procedures and policies: The policies for issuance of visas for foreign work and travel vary widely from country to country and from embassy/consulate to embassy/consulate. These procedures may also change from day-to-day. You should check with your consulate or embassy on a regular basis.
• Timing of Visa approval and issuance: The timing for Visa approvals and issuance is beyond the control of ASC. We will make all reasonable efforts to help expedite the process, but we make no guarantees. You should carefully weigh the financial consequences to you that may result from visa delays and plan accordingly.
• Travel arrangements: In making travel arrangements, you should consider the possibility that visa issuance maybe delayed. We strongly recommend that you not make any reservations that are non-refundable.