Jobs
Family owned and operated since 1979. We've helped many passionate people launch their careers in the outdoor world.
Benefits of working at First Stop Board Barn
- Discounted Season Pass to Killington / Pico Ski Resort.
- Discounted Season Pass to Killington Bike Park.
- Generous discount for employee purchases on gear we carry.
- Generous discount for spouses / family members on gear we carry.
- Flexible hours: Stagger your work schedule so you can get out mid-day and enjoy the mountains we live and play in. Some of our staff members have been able to ski / snowboard over 200 days in a winter season, ride their bike and paddle even more while maintaining 40-hour work weeks.
- Location, Location, Location: Our shop is located 1 mile from the Killington Skyeship Gondola, 1.5 miles from beautiful Woodward Reservoir, across the street from the Ottaquechee River, 5 miles from both the Long Trail and Appalachian Trails, within 45 minutes of 200 miles of single-track mountain bike trails, and we have endless road / gravel bike rides out the front door.
- Great culture and community in the greater Killington area filled with live music, arts, and endless outdoor opportunities.
- Working with a bunch of awesome people.
Service & Tuning
Skilled mechanics comfortable working with skis, snowboards, bikes,
and machinery.
Experienced Bike Service Mechanic
First Stop Board Barn is looking for a team oriented, passionate, people person that is familiar and comfortable in working on and selling high end bikes and related equipment at our shop in beautiful Killington, Vermont.
The position requires a strong communication ability for both customer and fellow staff alike. High quality work coupled with a strong focus on customer service is the basis of our approach. We see the front curve of technology in the industry and many of the highest end bikes which requires us to be familiar with what’s happening, what’s coming and what has happened in technology in the industry.
We work in a very high paced environment and requires an ability to stay focused and organized in high and low traffic times. This position is full time seasonal (May 1 to October 31). Then Nov 1 to March 31st we transition to ski and snowboard sales, service, and rentals, there is significant potential to continue to grow our Labor in all seasons as well as facilitate many high end bike sales and component upgrades.
If you have ski related skills it can also transition into a sales or tech position. Significant prior professional bike technician experience is a must. We place a high standard on our teamwork, communication, work life balance, and being a part of the First Stop Board Barn family, so if this sounds like something you are interested in we would love to speak with you please send your resume to randy@firststopboardbarn.com, and we can begin a conversation.
Sales Associate
First Stop Board Barn is looking for a passionate, team oriented, people person who loves bikes and all things related to them to fill a sales associate position. The position is open at our shop in beautiful Killington, Vermont.
Our staff is comprised of highly skilled knowledgeable, passionate and friendly people who we all consider family, and we are looking to welcome another likeminded person along with us.
This is full time/seasonal position from May to mid October, and with proper ski/snowboard knowledge could be year round. This position allows you the opportunity to sell and enjoy the latest of what the mountain bike (and potentially ski/snowboard) industry (ies) have to offer.
Requirements of the position are being comfortable in a fast paced work environment, consistent positive customer and fellow staff engagement, comfort selling and discussing high end bikes, components and technologies, familiarity with navigating computer based POS systems, and a strong understanding of the benefits of quality products and customer service for the end user.
If you love bikes and all things related and want to live and work in the mecca of trail riding please send your resume to randy@firststopboardbarn.com, and we can begin a conversation.
Sales
Skilled sales people with a passion for skiing, snowboarding,
and cycling.
Experienced Snowboard Sales Associate
We're looking for someone who can step in and close sales. You need to be a passionate snowboarder who get's out on the mountain often. We carry Burton, Lib Tech, Gnu, Yes, Union, and Salomon so you'll need to be passionate about the brands we carry as well. Email your resume to us or stop in.
Requirements:
Love to snowboard, love to get people stoked on the sport and helping them find the ultimate set up.
Brownie Points:
You have experience at a core snowboard shop and an established clientele. You're not afraid to mix & mingle with the locals and be friendly with the skiers.
Experienced Ski Sales Associate
We're looking for someone who can step in and close sales. You need to be a passionate skier who get's out on the mountain often. We carry Salomon, Rossignol, Armada, Nordica, DPS, Icelantic, and Marker so you'll need to be passionate about the brands we carry as well. Email your resume to us or stop in.
Requirements:
Love to ski, love to get people stoked on the sport and helping them find the ultimate set up.
Brownie Points:
You have experience at a ski or winter sports shop and an established clientele. You're not afraid to mix & mingle with the locals and be friendly with the snowboarders.
Experienced Clothing Sales Associate
We're looking for someone who can step in and close sales. Ideally a passionate skier or rider who spends a fair amount of time on the mountain. We carry multiple clothing lines to accommodate skiers and riders of all ages including: Burton, Armada, O'Neill, Salomon, Oakley, Nikita, and Bergans of Norway so you'll need to be passionate about the brands we carry and understand the benefits of function vs. fashion, price points, and a great sense of style that will help customers value your knowledge and advice. Email your resume to us or stop in.
Requirements:
Love winter sports, fashion, and helping outfit others with the best looks possible.
Brownie Points:
You have experience at a ski, snowboard, outdoor, or fashion boutique and skills with merchandising displays, windows, and a great personality. You're not afraid to mix & mingle with the locals and be friendly with skiers or snowboarders.
Marketing, Design & Web Development
Designers & Web Developers with a passion for user experience and great design.
Web Developer Internship
We're looking for someone who can help us improve the overall user experience of our e-commerce website with rock solid coding and ability to hit deadlines.
Requirements:
Please send a list of links to websites you've developed or customized.
Brownie Points:
You love to ski and snowboard, you want to help us make our site sparkle & shine, not just from a design standpoint but from a superb user experience.
Social Media Internship
We're looking for an intern to help with us with our Social Media. Maybe you've got a knack for snapping photos on the mountain and in your travels that get tons of love on Instagram. Or maybe you're witty with words and you can write a catchy Tweet or Facebook post that everyone likes. This position could be a pretty impressive portfolio piece with help of our design team and in-house photography capabilities.
Requirements:
Send us a link your Instagram and Facebook profiles, Twitter handle (does anyone actually Tweet anymore?), and whatever else your friends are using (well, everything but Tinder that is).
Brownie Points:
You love to ski and snowboard, you want to help us make our site sparkle & shine, not just from a design standpoint but from a superb user experience.
Graphic Design Internship
We're looking for someone who can help us maintain our website, design marketing brochures, emails, and graphics for t-shirts.
Requirements:
Please send a link to your website or PDF portfolio with samples of your work.
Brownie Points:
You love to ski and snowboard, you want to help us make our site sparkle & shine, not just from a design standpoint but from a superb user experience.