International Jobs

2008 SUMMER SEASON

J-1 Visa Jobs (Students)

Permits foreign students to work for 4 months and allows for 1 month of travel at the end (total of 5 months). Priority given to students available to work the complete summer season (usually start May/Juneand work through September/October) in various departments.

We are recruiting 20 new students through INTRAX Work & Travel Placement Program. No other sponsor agency is being used. You need to contact INTRAX to begin the process of obtaining your work visa BEFORE you apply. You can contact them at (http://www.experienceintrax.com/).

Available J-1 visa jobs include Cooks, Dishwashers, Lifeguards, Parks Maintenance, Recreation Leader (kids programs) and Childcare Leader. Foreign students returning to work at IVGID for another season may use other sponsor agencies.

IMPORTANT: We are not able to guarantee the average number of hours per week or the duration of employment due to weather and other business needs.

2008-2009 WINTER SEASON

H2b Jobs (Non-Students)

Diamond Peak Ski Resort applies for an H-2b temporary Specialist Work Visa. Permits foreign applicants to work for Diamond Peak only in a specific position. Dates usually November 1 through May 1.

We sponsor approximately 20 experienced and/or certified Ski or Snowboard Instructors to work at the Child Ski Center and Skier Services Departments only. Visa’s are on a first-come, first-serve basis, with special consideration given to foreign applicants returning to Diamond Peak.

J-1 Visa Jobs (Students)

Permits foreign students to work for 4 months and allows for 1 month of travel at the end (total of 5 months). Priority given to students available to work the complete winter season (usually December through March/April) in most departments. Diamond Peak hires approximately 35 new J-1 students each winter. We will be recruiting from the following countries, New Zealand, Australia & Argentina. PLEASE BE ADVISED: You will need to contact a sponsor agency and begin the process of obtaining your work visa BEFORE you apply. For a listing of sponsor agencies go to:  http://www.coolworks.com/foreign-applicant.asp

Available J-1 visa jobs include Child Ski Instructor, Child Ski Guest Services, Youth/Adult Ski & Snowboard Instructors, Tickets Cashier, Lift Operator, Food & Beverage Cashier, Food & Beverage Cook and Rental Technician. Foreign students returning to work another season at Diamond Peak may use other sponsor agencies.

IMPORTANT: We are not able to guarantee the average number of hours per week or the duration of employment due to weather and other business needs.  Click here for Diamond Peak Ski Resort location informaiton.

Airport Transportation

North Lake Tahoe Express offers scheduled, VIP airport service from 3:30 am until 11:00 pm to and from the North Lake Tahoe region and Reno/Tahoe International Airport everyday! Please contact them directly for more information (530) 581-3922 or check out their website for rates and more information.

Housing is YOUR Responsibilty

Please remember that housing is your responsibility. Please click here for opportunities and suggestions.

Other sites of interest

http://www.laketahoechamber.com/   http://www.gotahoe.com/   http://www.tahoe.com/   http://www.psia.org/   http://www.tahoeguide.com    http://www.tahoebonanza.com    http://www.northtahoeliving.com