Senior Director, Chief of Staff

Senior Director, Chief of Staff

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: This role is responsible for partnering with the President of the Mountain Division in planning, overseeing and delivering Vail Resorts Mountain Division goals, priorities, initiatives and meetings, leveraging and continuously improving the management systems and tools. This role will be instrumental in ensuring executional excellence of the President's top priorities by driving the Mountain Division Senior Leadership Team (SLT) effectiveness, to deliver enterprise and functional priorities. This facilitative leadership role requires a combination of personal drive and initiative, focus, and flexibility. The role has a particular focus on cross-functional leadership and collaboration, providing proactive planning, time management, processes and coordination/communications with internal/external stakeholders necessary to deliver on company-wide goals. The ideal candidate will be a high-potential leader with a passion to learn and develop and grow their career in Mountain Operations. They will have a proven track record of demonstrating drive, ambition, learning agility, business acumen, and emotional intelligence. The Chief of Staff will showcase an ability to partner effectively with SLT members, other chiefs of staff, and leaders inside and outside of the Mountain Division in order to drive the agenda. The role requires leadership skills to manage complexity and ambiguity, influence/operate at the most senior executive levels, drive process, build trusted relationships across stakeholder groups, leverage outstanding communication skills, and influence effectively to mobilize the organization against an aligned agenda and priorities. This is a role designed for leaders who want the exposure, accountability, and responsibility associated with being involved in the most important issues facing the Mountain Division and Vail Resorts.

Job Specifications: Starting Wage: $181,500 - $200,000 + Annual Bonus + Equity Employment Type: Year Round Shift Type: Full Time hours available Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:

• Drive
• Deliver
• Connect
• Develop
• Elevate
• Re-Imagine
• Passion

Job Requirements: 10+ years of relevant work experience including proven ability to successfully lead and oversee critical projects and multi-faceted efforts, including in operations. Experience supporting and working with C-level executives in a business environment. Experience leading large teams and experience with matrixed environments, leading thru influence. Strong business and financial acumen including experience owning a P&L and driving incremental business growth. Project/program management and analytical skills with the ability to identify and understand complex problems, make decisions, create plans and solutions, and take action. Passion for guest and employee experience. Possesses strong interpersonal and relationship building skills with adaptability to work with people from various cultures and areas of the business; builds and maintains highly effective working relationships; has a comprehensive and well-developed network. Strong learning agility who enjoys and excels in environments where he/she must tackle and solve new and increasingly complex strategic business challenges and issuesincorporating the newest ideas, technologies, and approaches to business. A polished communicator and listener who is comfortable in a visible role; highly effective in both 1:1 settings and with large groups. Strong coordination capabilities; able to manage resources across the organization, and implement systems for tracking multiple priorities and deadlines (e.g., board meeting preparation and materials, quarterly business reviews, all-hands meetings, senior management retreats, etc.) Bachelor's degree. Degree in business or related field preferred; MBA or other advanced business learning or coursework preferred

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $181,500 - $200,000 + Annual Bonus + Equity. 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 Vail Resorts offers a 'Hybrid' work environment for Broomfield-based roles where employees must live within 50 miles of the Broomfield office and work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays. 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 518019 Reference Date: 09/30/2026 Job Code Function: Chief of Staff