Please note: We have an updated report from Sumar—the damage was more widespread than was first evident.

Facilities Manager Sumar Maji reports minor damage on the island after today’s nor’easter. Details are still being gathered, but it looks like we escaped without too much harm! Sumar and the two open-up Pels who were on the island during the storm, Athena & Kristen, have pictures of the storm and its aftermath to share with everyone. For now, here are a few shots from Athena, showing spray and flooding around the art barn, washed up debris on the front lawn, and some damage to the railing on the pier.

Interested in joining the 2007 Pelican community?

Star Island Corporation hires nearly 100 seasonal positions each year—people who hold these positions are called “Pelicans.” We are now accepting applications for end-of-season and close-up positions.

Towards the end of our conference season, many Pelican positions open up due to staff members with outside obligations (returning to school, etc.). The majority of the end-of-season openings are between mid-August and mid-September. Preference is given to those who can work the greatest amount of time.

Close-up will begin on September 18 and run through the end of October. Priority is given to applicants with specific work experience needed to close the conference center. Those skills range from housekeeping to maintenance. Ability to work independently and to make mature decisions is necessary.

Applicants should be 18 years of age or older, although during the end-of-season we will consider 16 and 17 year olds.

Positions may be filled on a rolling basis; the final deadline for applications is Monday, July 16th, 2007. The application is available in downloadable PDF format or as an online form from our Seasonal Jobs page.