Location: Nederland, Colorado

Eldora is the backyard winter mountain playground for Greater Denver, Boulder County, and Colorado's northern Front Range. Eldora is located just outside of the charming mountain town of Nederland, Colorado, about 20 miles west of Boulder and less than 50 miles from downtown Denver.

Eldora strives to deliver Colorado’s Front Range the most memorable outdoor adventures to locals and out-of-town visitors.   Eldora Mountain Resort employs up to 700 employees at peak season and has 680 acres of lift-accessible terrain for skiing and snowboarding, including a Woodward Mountain Park experience, and a world class Nordic Center.

Eldora: Just outside Boulder, Colorado, Eldora has the kind of diverse terrain that leaves no adventurer behind, from laidback learning areas to advanced lines where you can push the limits, plus four Woodward Terrain Parks and everything in between.

Eldora is located in Nederland, Colorado.

Visit www.eldora.com for more information.

Eldora, POWDR and The Town of Nederland: On July 8th, 2025 the Town of Nederland signed a letter of intent (LOI) with POWDR, the current owner of Eldora Mountain Resort, to purchase the iconic ski destination. This agreement marks a significant milestone for the community as it takes a bold step toward local ownership of one of Colorado’s most beloved ski resorts. This acquisition reflects the Town of Nederland’s commitment to fostering sustainable growth, enhancing recreational opportunities, and pursuing innovative economic vitality projects.

Key Details of the Acquisition

Timeline: POWDR and the Town of Nederland are actively working to close the transaction for the 2025/2026 ski season.

Transition: POWDR will enter into a transition services agreement to support Eldora for at least two years following the sale, ensuring stability and operational excellence.

Employee Transition: All current Eldora employees including the General Manager will become employees of the Town of Nederland at close, maintaining their pay and benefits with plans to enhance coverage through municipal resources. The Town is committed to preserving the strong culture and professionalism that define Eldora’s workforce.

TOWN OF NEDERLAND: Located just 30 minutes west of Boulder at 8,200 feet in the Rocky Mountains, the Town of Nederland, Colorado, is a vibrant community of just under 1,500 residents. Nestled on the edge of the Indian Peaks Wilderness and surrounded by national forest, alpine lakes, and protected open space, Nederland is a town in a park—known for its rich mining history, local arts scene, and one-of-a-kind places like the Carousel of Happiness.

Nederland champions resiliency, a connection to nature, and year-round outdoor recreation—from mountain biking and hiking in the summer to skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing in the winter. But what truly sets Nederland apart is its people: a community grounded in shared values, local knowledge, and a deep commitment to protecting what makes this place special.

As Nederland changes, it does so with intention—preserving its historic charm, supporting community-led innovation, and meeting the future with purpose and care. For more information, visit www.nederlandco.org or connect with the Town of Nederland on social media.

ABOUT POWDR: POWDR is an adventure lifestyle company that inspires every human being with cool experiences in awesome places. POWDR’s awesome places include Copper Mountain and Eldora Mountain Resort in Colorado; Boreal Mountain Resort and Soda Springs in the Lake Tahoe region of California; Mt. Bachelor in Oregon; Snowbird in Utah; and SilverStar Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada. The company also fuels adventure through a collection of experiences from the mountains to the valleys including Sun Country Tours river rafting outfitter based in Oregon, Powderbird heli-adventure operator based out of Snowbird in Utah, Stovepipe lodging and concessions based in Death Valley National Park, and Zion Lodge in Zion National Park.

POWDR's Woodward brand empowers and inspires the next generation of action sports enthusiasts through summer camps, mountain experiences, and mountain centers, incorporating dynamic programming and innovative environments at Woodward Park City in Utah, Woodward PA in Pennsylvania, Woodward Copper in Colorado, Woodward Tahoe and Woodward West in California.

Job Summary:

The General Manager will oversee the strategic and operational leadership for Eldora in collaboration with the Town of Nederland and POWDR to manage and establish long-range goals, capital and strategic plans, execute on operating plans and ensure the appropriate policies and procedures are implemented to support the staff and culture. This position is responsible for managing the daily operations of Eldora, including Mountain & Base Operations, Food & Beverage and Retail/Rental Outlets, Ski and Ride School, Sales and Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and more.

The successful candidate must possess strong and proven strategic leadership, communication, collaboration, innovation, and organizational skills along with understanding the mechanical operations of a winter operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategy:

Develop and execute a strategic plan, in collaboration with the Town of Nederland and POWDR, that advances Eldora’s mission, vision, and values while promoting revenue growth, profitability, and sustainabilityCollaborate with the Town of Nederland and POWDR’s leadership to develop a comprehensive and robust growth strategy for EldoraEvaluate and establish operating plans supporting the long-range plan of the organization, introducing new programs/strategies where appropriate to fuel growth, drive operational efficiency and ensure regulatory complianceProvide strategic financial input and leadership on key issues, determine progress and status towards objectives and drive change when necessaryLooks for new business opportunities and markets to expand programsSupport development opportunities by working directly with development resources ensuring successful implementation of capital planning projectsBudgetary responsibilities include capturing requisite revenue through successful business development strategies and managing expenses

Operations:

Foster a positive and energetic culture that recognizes and rewards efforts to maximize employee engagement and guest serviceEnhance and/or develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectivenessPromotes and fosters a culture of innovation and change management, aligning operating processes and procedures to Eldora’s mission, value, and vision with the outcome of exceeding our guests’ expectations and employee engagementLeads and participates in all Resort Leadership Team and Quarterly Planning and Budget/Business Planning MeetingsServe as primary point of contact with all legal matters including coordinating communications with general counsel, general liability, worker’s compensation, property rights, etc.Establish, implement, and enforce safety standards in accordance with company policies and procedures as well as State & Federal laws

Community:

Create, participate in, and maintain strong relationships in the local community, key stakeholders, guests, sponsors, professional athletes, vendors and beyondServes as the primary spokesperson and representative for Eldora, able to promote the company though media and personal appearances. Represent Eldora at legislative sessions, committee meetings, and at formal functionsEstablishes and enhances relationships with local, state, and federal commissions and administrations, including US Forest Service and NSAA

Other Duties as Assigned:

This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of this role, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, accounting, marketing, or related field required.10+ years’ experience within the hospitality industry, with proven success in P&L management in a senior leadership role at the resort/property levelDemonstrated track record of effective execution, including revenue growth and profit enhancement through efficient and streamlined operationsSound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgement, and strong operational focusSuccess at building relationships and collaborating cross-functionally across the organizationAble to work under minimal supervision with a high attention to detail and accuracyAbility to drive performance across multiple concepts through the creation of frameworks, process, and best practice sharingProven track record of building and leading high performing teamsCapacity to communicate effectively in writing and verbally across all levels of the organization and across multiple aspects of the community and industryExcellent organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle multiple complex tasks in parallelAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization existsWorking knowledge of computers including MS Office SuiteProven track record of innovation and change management, with the ability to quickly pivot business strategies, policies, procedures, and practices to meet business objectivesAdvanced-level skiing/riding abilityWillingness to work a flexible schedule and travelDemonstrate awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation

$175,000 – $220,000 annually DOE

Benefits

This is a full-time, year-round position eligible to enroll in company medical, dental, vision plans which may have flexible spending, HSA, life/disability options. 401k retirement program. Season pass for employees/dependents and privileges at several other resorts. Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) are also available.

POWDR and Eldora are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

POWDR-Eldora Mountain, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and that race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/protected veterans or any other applicable status protected by state or local law, are not taken into account in any employment decision. We offer competitive benefits, employee housing, and a unique work atmosphere. All of our job opportunities are located at Eldora Mountain Resort in Boulder County, Colorado. 20 miles west of Boulder, CO. We are situated in the heart of Colorado's front range playground. All candidates must fill out an application to be considered for employment. All employees must align with the Play Forever program which implements our core values through support and execution Powdr’s corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment and support our community in Eldora’s everyday operations. This will be posted for a minimum of 3 days or until the position is filled.