Ticket Checker — Winter Seasonal 2026/2027

Job overview

The Ticket Checker role is onsite in Stowe, VT, for the winter 2026/2027 season and pays $20 per hour. Vail Resorts describes its Lift Experience Team’s mission as providing guests and employees with a seamless experience from maze entrance to lift unloading. The ticket checker welcomes guests, validates access, and works with lift operators and other teams to manage lift lines safely and efficiently. The role helps protect product integrity and create a welcoming guest experience at the resort.

What you'll do

• Greet guests and provide information and assistance
• validate tickets before guests load lifts
• work with Lift Operators and other teams to manage lift lines and loading
• maintain and secure scan devices, radios, and other departmental equipment
• escalate safety or product issues to leadership
• work outdoors in inclement weather and stand or move throughout the shift.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

ticket checker

stowe vt

vail resorts

winter seasonal 2026/2027

lift experience team

ticket validation

guest service

lift line safety

outdoor work

$20/hr

ski passes

housing available

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee ski passes
• discounted lift tickets for friends and family
• free ski lessons
• discounts on lodging, food, gear, and shuttles
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• training and development
• referral program.

Why this role

The posting lists entry-level skill requirements, a minimum age of 14, housing availability, and full-time or part-time hours. Weekend and holiday work may be needed. Employees receive resort passes and ski or snowboard lessons.

About the employer

Vail Resorts is hiring for this role. Industry: Skiing Facilities. Sector: 71.