Manager of Environmental Health & Safety - Seven Springs

Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

Job Summary:

The Manager of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) will assist in setting strategy, leading, and planning all aspects of EHS within their function. This position will work closely with EHS leadership, resort operations, and corporate leadership to create, build, implement, and sustain an EHS culture that achieves world-class performance. This position will work cross-functionally to support and cultivate safety programs and ensure they are properly vetted, on schedule, and on budget, in both the Mountain and Hospitality divisions. This position may collaborate with external partners, community leaders, and regulators in supporting the resort as well as the company’s core value of ”Be Safe.”

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $61,286.70 - $82,472.61 + annual bonus
• Employment Type: Year Round
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:

• Influence and support the company’s Environmental, Health and Safety strategy to achieve world-class EHS performance within the travel and leisure industry.  Responsible for the strategy and management of:
• Safety trainings.
• Completing audits and assessments.
• • Ensuring compliance with Resort & Enterprise EHS programs.
  • Advising and coaching front line, department, and resorts leaders on EHS initiatives.
  • Ensure timely completeness of OSHA 300 logs.
• Be an unbiased leader and voice for resort leadership to ensure understanding of the risks and opportunities to drive, improve, and then maintain superior safety performance.
• Understand the core business needs and in doing so adjust the safety strategy to the business. 
• Address compliance and regulatory safety as well as risk management trends and regulatory focus areas as directed by the Senior Manager and/or Director. 
• Engage, as required, with local, state, and federal officials as necessary to support EHS compliance and best practices.
• Communicate with a variety of stakeholders in a matrix environment.
• Identify and execute projects in coordination with the Sr. Manager and the greater EHS team.
• Be a model for Leadership Development on the EHS team.
• Advise and support the Regional EHS Senior Manager, and all operations including but not limited to: Mountain Division, Security, Environmental, Sustainability, Hospitality, and VRR.
• Partner with Environmental Compliance for day-to-day management and support, as designated by Environmental Compliance leadership.
• Responsibility for EHS programing and oversight of multiple resort locations within the Mid-Atlantic beyond immediate location.
• 20-40% travel to assigned resorts in the region.
• Other duties or tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Environmental, Health & Safety preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience working in Environmental, Health and Safety or related field.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and influence organizational safety culture.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams.
• Intermediate to advanced skier or snowboarder.
• Experience with EHS management systems for analyzing and advising on safety data analytics. Familiarity with data collection platforms: Tableau, Benchmark Gensuite, Smartsheets, etc.
• Experience leading and implementing change through a matrix environment.
• Experience in influencing change across a variety of stakeholders.
• ASP, GSP, CSP or equivalent experience in professional safety.
• Operational experience in the other ski area or hospitality operations (not required).

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $61,286.70 - $82,472.61 + annual bonus. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 511622
Reference Date: 09/14/2025
Job Code Function: Health & Safety