Ski Pole Builder + Events and Shop Customer Service – Weekends Required. Part or full-time.

Grass Sticks is hiring! You’ll split your time between building custom ski poles in our Steamboat Springs shop and providing top-notch customer service and sales support both in-store and at events. Other responsibilities in marketing and small business management are possible!

We need part-time weekend help, but are open to more. We will have full-time, year-round openings in March 2026. For the right person, an earlier or immediate transition to full-time is possible. This is a great way to get started at a growing ski-industry business.

Most events are day trips within driving distance, but occasional expense-paid overnight trips may also be included, which often involve skiing for fun.

Hours & Schedule

• Primarily weekend shop shifts plus staffing weekend events.

• Minimum 16–20 hours/week. Up to full-time hours available if desired and qualified.

• Flexible schedule that allows plenty of time to ski.

• Most events are day trips within driving distance, but occasional expense-paid overnight trips may also be included, which often involve skiing for fun.

Pay & Benefits

• $21–$27/hour starting pay, depending on skills & experience.

• Driving time is paid at $14/hr.

• Raises are possible after 40 hours based on performance.

• Access to pro deals and occasional expense-paid ski trip.

• Full Ikon pass and PTO for full-time employees.

Duties

• Sand, cut, and process bamboo.

• Operate power tools and saws.

• Apply clear coats to finished poles.

• Assemble ski poles and fulfill both customer and wholesale orders.

• Work directly with customers in our shop and at events, guiding them through the custom pole-building process.

• Sales & product demos with a focus on creating stoked, satisfied customers.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to lift heavy bundles (50 lbs).

• Work outdoors in variable weather.

• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and attention to detail.

• Working with your hands, making and building things, general labor, and ski industry experience are a plus.

• Reliable transportation to our shop at 1804 13th Street, Steamboat Springs.

Bonus Skills (not required, but awesome if you have them!)

• Marketing (digital advertising, partnerships, social media, email, etc)

• E-commerce

• Excel

• QuickBooks and Accounting

• Sales and events

• Photo and Video

• Web-based customer service

How to Apply

• Send your resume and cover letter to jobs@grasssticks.com.

• Applications accepted until Oct 15. Start by Nov 1 (flexible).