AIARE Instructor - Winter 25/26 at Altera

Enumclaw, Washington, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Part TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Ski Resort, Outdoor RecreationIndustries

Requirements

  • Enthusiastic backcountry skier or splitboarder
  • Possesses AIARE instructor status
  • Excited to welcome new recreational users to the backcountry setting

Responsibilities

  • Instruct AIARE courses in December, January, February, and March
  • Assist the AIARE Course Leader with critical course operations
  • Provide guest feedback and answer questions participants may raise
  • Promote Leave No Trace (LNT) and USFS practices for minimizing visitor impacts and preserving the natural beauty of the surrounding environment
  • Promote Crystal values and awareness of the resort uphill travel policy
  • Contribute to a positive working environment
  • Maintain a safe, healthy, and secure working environment
  • Promote and ensure safe practices using all required PPE and adhering to proper safety protocols in all activities
  • Promote and market activity options to guests
  • Attend daily pre-shift meetings and necessary trainings
  • Gather guest feedback and recommend improvements to management
  • Promote and maintain the highest level of customer service by anticipating the needs of guests even before they realize what they need
  • Resolve guest complaints within scope of authority; otherwise refer the matter to management. Notify supervisor of all unusual events, circumstances, missing items, or alleged thefts
  • Develop and maintain an organizational culture, values, and reputation with staff and guests
  • Ensure a positive, harmonious, compliant, and cooperative work environment

Skills

AIARE Instruction
Avalanche Safety
Skiing
Snowboarding
Mountain Safety
Risk Assessment
Outdoor Education

Altera

Develops digital human agents for AI

About Altera

Altera develops digital human agents that mimic human traits like empathy, friendship, and fun. Their primary product allows users to interact with an AI agent while playing Minecraft, creating a friendly and engaging experience. Altera's agents are designed to be interoperable and capable of long-term autonomy, making them suitable for both individual users and businesses. Unlike many competitors, Altera focuses on advancing research and scaling technology to deliver unique, human-like AI products. The company's goal is to redefine AI agents, enhancing their versatility and human-like qualities.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2023Year Founded
$10.7MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Consumer Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
11-50Employees

Risks

Priest-led cults in Altera's Minecraft simulation may cause ethical concerns.
Managing 1,000 autonomous AI agents poses safety and ethical challenges.
Creating believable digital humans may lead to misuse in deceptive AI applications.

Differentiation

Altera specializes in digital human agents with traits like empathy and friendship.
Their first product offers a unique Minecraft experience with interactive AI agents.
Altera's focus on human-like AI agents sets them apart in the AI sector.

Upsides

Altera raised $9M in May 2024, showing strong investor confidence.
AI-driven gaming experiences are gaining popularity, benefiting Altera's Minecraft product.
The rise of AI companions in mental health indicates a market for empathetic agents.

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