ESAC is Hiring!

POSITION: Avalanche Forecaster

POSITION TYPE: Seasonal, Full-time

LOCATION: Eastern Sierra, California

DATE POSTED: August 2026

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

START DATE: November 2026

Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center (ESAC) is seeking an Avalanche Forecaster for a seasonal position for the 2026-2027 winter season. ESAC forecaster positions work both independently and with other ESAC staff to collect and analyze field, snow, and weather data to provide public avalanche advisories for backcountry winter users in the ESAC forecast area. Additional work may include events, education, fundraising, and community outreach tasks. This is a full-time seasonal position that will start in November and run through April. Pay $28.00- $36.00, depending on experience. Work will be conducted from a home office and in the field within the ESAC forecast area, but attendance at events in the ESAC Forecast Region may be required.

A complete job description is available HERE. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to office@esavalanche.org.

 

POSITION: Director of Operations

POSITION TYPE: Full-time, year-round

LOCATION: Eastern Sierra, California

DATE POSTED: August 26, 2026

CLOSING DATE: September 8, 2026

START DATE: October 2026

The Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center (ESAC) is a Director of Operations. The primary purpose of the Director of Operations position is to lead the ESAC forecasting operations, including direct supervision of all forecasting staff, oversee all aspects of field and office work, and to assist with forecasting duties by collecting and analyzing snow, weather and field data to provide public avalanche advisories for backcountry winter users in the ESAC forecast area.

A complete job description is available HERE. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to office@esavalanche.org.