Taos Ski Valley Raises Minimum Wage to $10 per Hour

Wage increases emphasize ongoing commitment to highest quality personnel

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Sep 16, 2015, 11:00 ET

TAOS SKI VALLEY, N.M., Sept. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Taos Ski Valley today announced that it will raise its minimum wage to $10 per hour, making it one of the country's highest paying ski resorts for entry-level employees. Taos Ski Valley made the decision to raise its minimum wage to ensure it continues to recruit and retain the best ski, snowboard, instruction, operations and hospitality personnel in the industry.

"There's nothing more important to us than the people at Taos Ski Valley," said TSV CEO Gordon Briner. "The mountain is spectacular, but it really is the spirit of Taos Ski Valley that makes us unique among all resorts nationwide, and that is embodied in our staff. This wage increase will help us compete for the best talent nationwide. Also, it's important to note $10 is the entry wage and most staffers actually earn more due to experience and seniority."

Taos Ski Valley typically hires hundreds of people at the start of each season to help with lift operations, ski and snowboard school, ticket sales, operations and hospitality. When fully employed, Taos Ski Valley is one of the largest private employers in the entire state of New Mexico.

"As we continue to invest in enhancing the resort with new amenities and experiences, having the best people will continue to be a top priority," continued Briner. "We plan to continue the legacy of Taos Ski Valley being one of the best places to work, visit and live in the industry, and in New Mexico."

Those interested in learning about employment opportunities at Taos Ski Valley should visit http://skitaos.org/page/jobs or attend the resort's job fair on Friday, September 25, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at EL Monte Sagrado hotel and resort located at 317 Kit Carson Rd, Taos, N.M.

About Taos Ski Valley
Located in Northern New Mexico, Taos Ski Valley is one of North America's premier ski and snowboard destinations, with more than 305 inches of average annual snowfall and more than 110 trails. Taos Ski Valley has a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, spectacular scenery, and amazing terrain, truly making it a world of its own.

To learn more about Taos Ski Valley, please visit www.skitaos.org.

SOURCE Taos Ski Valley