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Senior Manager of Partnership and Events - Year Round - Full Time

Steamboat Resort
parental leave, sick time, 401(k)
United States, Colorado, Phippsburg
Sep 10, 2025
Year Round Steamboat- Ski Town, U.S.A. is known as the friendliest mountain destination on the planet, thanks to our western heritage and welcoming staff. We pride ourselves on hiring the best employees and providing the best experience in the industry. Our culture is supportive, challenging, passionate and committed and we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are looking for unique individuals who exemplify these qualities and care about each other, our mission, our environment, and our communities. BESIDES WORKING SOMEWHERE AWESOME, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Free Alterra Mountain Pass for all eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer, and a free IKON Pass to eligible employees* Discounted skiing and riding for friends and family of eligible employees* Vacation and Sick Time policies for eligible employees* to rest, relax and recharge Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc. Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more for Year Round, Flex Year Round, & Season-to-Season Employees. Apex-MEC (minimum essential coverage) plan available to all seasonal employees without an offer of major medical coverage. This plan helps cover preventive visits, urgent care visits, Free Telehealth, Limited Hospitalization, Prescription Drug Benefits and Free Multilingual Behavioral Health. 401(k) plan with generous company match Discounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees* Free regional bus pass Click HERE for more information on our employee benefits! For information on Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation's Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at https://www.steamboat.com/doinggood. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. POSITION SUMMARY* The Senior Events & Partnership Manager is responsible for leading Steamboat's year-round events and partnerships strategy, creating a comprehensive programming vision that enhances the guest experience, drives incremental revenue, and strengthens the resort's brand. This leadership role oversees the Partnership Manager, Partnerships Coordinator, and Events Coordinator, ensuring alignment across partnerships, entertainment, and event execution. A key responsibility of the Senior Manager is to lead and execute Steamboat's large signature events, ensuring they are well-planned, resourced, and deliver meaningful impact to both guests and partners. In addition, this role develops the long-term resort programming framework, manages high-level sponsorship strategy, and works closely with Alterra's partnerships team to evaluate new opportunities and maximize portfolio value. Creativity, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage complex initiatives across departments are essential for success. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Lead and execute Steamboat's large signature events ensuring they reflect the resort's brand and achieve both guest and partner objectives Develop and implement the overall events and partnerships strategy for Steamboat, aligning with resort and Alterra business objectives Oversee and mentor the Partnership Manager and Events Coordinator, ensuring clear priorities, accountability, and professional growth Plan a calendar of events, activations, and entertainment programming that balances resort-owned, third-party, and community initiatives Manage high-level sponsorship relationships, ensuring fulfillment, innovation, and long-term growth of the partnership portfolio Collaborate with Alterra's partnerships team to review and vet new opportunities, evaluate ROI, and strategically integrate new partners into the resort Guide the resort's entertainment strategy, including year-round base area programming and activations that drive guest engagement and ancillary revenue Oversee the events strategy, ensuring major events are well-planned, resourced, and executed in alignment with the resort's brand and operational capacity Direct the development of standardized processes, templates, and reporting systems to improve efficiency, enhance communication, and elevate the way events and partnerships are showcased internally and externally Manage the department budget, including production costs, sponsorship revenue forecasting, and resource allocation Represent the resort and department in cross-functional meetings and with key stakeholders, providing strategic insight and recommendations REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 10+ years of experience in events, partnerships, sponsorship, or related fields, with at least 3 years in a leadership role Demonstrated success in leading and executing large-scale signature events with multiple stakeholders and high visibility Proven experience managing direct reports and leading high-performing teams Strong business acumen with the ability to manage budgets, analyze ROI, and make data-driven decisions Excellent organizational, project management, and prioritization skills with the ability to oversee multiple complex projects simultaneously Strong relationship management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization, community partners, and corporate stakeholders Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal Passion for outdoor sports, resort experiences, and guest-focused programming Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the events calendar Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required Ability to interact and maintain positive relationships with guests, co-workers, and management consistent with Steamboat Ski & Resort Company's Service Excellence standards EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in business administration with emphasis in Marketing or Event Management or a minimum ten years related work experience in events & promotions required The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on a range of factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives. Steamboat Resort salary range: $85,000 - $100,000 per year PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds for various events set-up Must be able to ski or ride at an intermediate level Ability to work in harsh outdoor weather conditions, often on uneven, icy, slippery terrain. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, and operate a computer and other office productivity machinery. WORKING CONDITIONS Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to harsh and varying outside weather conditions. Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the work place is usually moderate. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that an employee may be required to perform in this position. Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation and its affiliates reserve the right to modify, increase, decrease, suspend, and or eliminate any of the essential duties and/or the position in its entirety. Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation positions accept applications for a minimum of 4 days from the posting date listed above. This position is open and still accepting applications. This job description is not an express or implied contract, guarantee, promise, or covenant of employment for any set term or duration, or for termination only for cause. Employment with Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation or any of its affiliates is "at will" meaning either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice. This position is in Colorado, and the work is primarily in Steamboat Springs, CO and, as such, employment in this position is subject to the labor and employment laws of the state of Colorado. Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces. All employees and candidates are reminded that Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation and its affiliates adhere to all applicable labor and employment laws, and State, County, and City-specific labor and employment regulations, where applicable.