Employment
Overview
Employment Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in working with the Olympic Authority. We value our staff and look forward to discussing the opportunities with you.
The Lake Placid Olympic Sites are constantly seeking operational support in both labor-oriented and skilled positions. We’re always on the lookout for exceptional employees who enjoy working in a fast-paced and fun environment!
Plus, working at the Lake Placid Legacy Sites includes great employee perks like ORDA facility access!
Hear from current employees on why they love working for ORDA.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].
Olympic Jumping Complex
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Current Opportunities
Positions Available for Immediate Hire
The Olympic Jumping Complex is in immediate need of the following positions. We will train all staff on how to effectively and safely perform their jobs.
Shuttle Bus Drivers
The NYS Olympic Regional Development Authority is seeking Shuttle Bus Drivers for the winter season. Immediate openings available for both full-time hours and part-time hours at all of our facilities in and around Lake Placid. Must possess a CDL with a passenger endorsement.
COMPENSATION: $22.56/hr.
Contact Renee Fitzgerald at [email protected]
ZIP LINE ATTENDANTS
Zip Line Attendants are responsible for providing guests with a safe, exciting and enjoyable experience. You will learn how to be proficient in and be able to safely teach guests to get in and out of zip line gear and guide them on the lines.
COMPENSATION: Dependent upon skills and qualifications. ORDA offers an excellent benefits package, including paid leave (sick, vacation, and personal time); paid holidays; health, dental, and vision insurance; participation in the NYS and Local Retirement Systems; and optional participation in NYS Deferred Compensation, a qualified 457-B plan.
Interested candidates should send a resume to:
Kristen Maxwell
Facilities Manager
[email protected]
SKI LIFT ATTENDANTS/OPERATORS
Attendants and Operators are responsible for operating and maintaining a ski lift and assisting customers in boarding and getting off lifts. They are also responsible for safety and preparing daily reports.
COMPENSATION: Per ORDA/ CSEA wage schedule; Grade 13 (Ski Lift Operator 1) $18.01/ hr, Grade 14 (Ski Lift Operator 2) $19.472/ hr. Pay is commensurate with skills and experience. Dependent upon skills and qualifications. ORDA offers an excellent benefits package including paid leave (sick, vacation, and personal time); paid holidays; health, dental, and vision insurance; participation in the NYS and Local Retirement Systems; and optional participation in NYS Deferred Compensation, a qualified 457-B plan.
Interested candidates should send a resume to:
Kristen Maxwell
Facilities Manager
[email protected]
OLYMPIC JUMPING COMPLEX MAINTENANCE WORKERS
Be a part of the essential team that prepares and maintains the World Cup level ski jumping hills and venue. The general maintenance team supports day to day operations, working as a team with the other venue departments to ensure a high level of readiness for both world class athletes and general public visiting the site. In the winter months, tasks include snow removal, snow making, snow and ice preparation on the ski jumping hills as well as event preparation and set up. In the summer months, improvement and maintenance projects and general groundskeeping make up most days.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Desired skills of the position include but are not limited to good knowledge of tools, equipment, machinery, carpentry, plumbing and rigging.
COMPENSATION Per ORDA/CSEA Wage Schedule; position starts at Grade 13 (Maintenance Assistant 1) $18.01/hr . Pay is commensurate with skills and experience. ORDA offers an excellent benefits package, including paid leave (sick, vacation, and personal time); paid holidays; health, dental, and vision insurance; participation in the NYS and Local Retirement Systems; and optional participation in NYS Deferred Compensation, a qualified 457-B plan.
Interested candidates should send a resume to:
Kristen Maxwell
Facilities Manager
[email protected]
CLEANERS
Cleaners’ duties are janitorial in nature (sweeping, mopping, general cleaning, disinfecting, etc.). Successful candidates will also perform other labor oriented duties as assigned.
COMPENSATION Dependent upon skills and qualifications. ORDA offers an excellent benefits package, including paid leave (sick, vacation, and personal time); paid holidays; health, dental, and vision insurance; participation in the NYS and Local Retirement Systems; and optional participation in NYS Deferred Compensation, a qualified 457-B plan,
Interested applicants should contact:
Kristin Maxwell
Facilities Manager
[email protected]
Customer Service Representatives
The Olympic Regional Development Authority is seeking customer service-orientated individuals to work at various locations in the Lake Placid area. The successful candidate will perform tasks including, but not limited to: greeting customers and ascertaining what each customer wants or needs, opening and closing cash registers, performing tasks such as counting money; separating charge slips, coupons, and vouchers; balancing cash drawers; making deposits; stocking the sales floor; as well as straightening and cleaning the store.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be able to follow instructions and make decisions within basic policy and procedures. Candidates should be self-motivated, able to perform basic arithmetic functions, willing to greet and assist customers in a friendly and professional manner, practice good customer service, and be able to lift 20-30 lbs. Applicants should have strong communication skills and approachability. Previous retail experience is preferable, but not necessary. Knowledge of the Lake Placid Olympic venues is a plus.
COMPENSATION: Dependent upon skills and qualifications.
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and resumé to (email preferred):
Kristin Maxwell
Facilities Manager
[email protected]
Medical Support Staff
Primary responsibilities include monitoring training areas and treating injured athletes and public users. Additional responsibilities include identifying potential and actual safety hazards, rectifying and reporting safety hazards, responding to emergencies, assisting in evacuations, participating in search and rescue operations, and providing general assistance to patrons and staff. Emergency Medical Technician — Basic certification, CPR for professional required.
COMPENSATION Dependent upon skills and qualifications. ORDA offers an excellent benefits package, including paid leave (sick, vacation, and personal time); paid holidays; health, dental, and vision insurance; participation in the NYS and Local Retirement Systems; and optional participation in NYS Deferred Compensation, a qualified 457-B plan,
Interested candidates should contact:
Kristin Maxwell
Facilities Manager
[email protected]