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.