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Powder Ridge Job Fair

Show us your fire for sport, teaching and great food at the upcoming
Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort job fair on August 10, 2013 from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. in Middlefield, Conn. Whether you prefer to be on the mountain
or behind the bar, join us to learn about and apply for a wide assortment of
year-round and seasonal positions.

Located in Middlefield, Conn., Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resorts
is slated to open in limited capacity December, 2013 and builds off Brownstone
Park’s success of catering to the entire family by offering activities for the
extreme downhill racer to the relaxed diner. “Powder Ridge is looking for a
number of highly qualified professionals to deliver an unforgettable experience
to visitors,” says Sean Hayes, Powder Ridge Chief Executive Officer. “We are
dedicated to serving the community and will create more than 200 jobs that
support local economic development.” 



Employment start dates will vary with many beginning as soon as November 1st.  Available positions include ski instructors,
ski patrol, lift attendants, rental staff, ticket agents, cafeteria staff, snow
making and grooming crew and operations and maintenance personnel. The
new destination restaurant Fire at the
Ridge
will also be hiring for all levels of
restaurant staff where nationally-renown chef Kevin Cottle will offer guests a
full-service dining experience while relaxing by the fire and watching their
friends and family conquer the mountain live via flat screen monitors situated
throughout the Ridgeside Tavern bar
area.

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Ready to show us your fire at the ridge? Attend the job fair on August 10th
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., apply online or deliver
your application in person to Brownstone
Park
in Portland, Conn.



The
combination of Powder Ridge Mountain Park and Resort and Brownstone Exploration
and Discovery Park create an unparalleled year-round adventure sports park
experience. Powder Ridge Mountain Park and Resort features skiing,
snowboarding, tubing and mountain biking adventures for all ages. Visit the
rental and lodging facilities offering cafeteria, locker facilities, expanding
retail shops, lessons, annual leasing programs and destination restaurant Fire at the Ridge, serving
artfully-inspired regional cuisine. Located at 99 Powder Hill Road,
Middlefield, Conn., the park is less than 30 minutes from Hartford and New Haven.
Call (860) 349-3454 for information on group discounts and school and corporate
team building programs.

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