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Seasonal | Volunteering | Year Round

2008 Online Seasonal/Pelican Application

This form is available as a downloadable PDF file that can be submitted by regular mail or fax.

Important submission note

When you fill out this form and hit SUBMIT, a copy of the completed application will be emailed to you. If you do not receive a copy within 15 minutes, it's possible that we haven't received it either! Contact the office if this happens; don't assume that we have your application.

Basic Information

(a copy of your completed application will be emailed to this address)

Contact Information
State: ZIP:


Education and Health Yes No


Star Island Corporation positions are physical in nature. Requirements include but are not limited to lifting baggage and freight up to 50 pounds at a time. Do you have any limitations which will prevent you from performing the job?

Any physical limitations?
If yes, please explain:

Have you ever been convicted of a crime?
If yes, please explain:

Star Island Corporation may require sexual offender, criminal and/or driving record background checks.

Availability

We offer seasonal positions from April 2 to November 2, though the majority of our employees work during the regular conference season, which runs from June 8 to September 15. Although there is some flexibility in hiring to accomodate the opening of schools and colleges in the fall, preference is given to those who can work for the full conference season.

First available date for ARRIVAL on Star Island:

Necessary date of DEPARTURE from Star Island:
Pelican Jobs

Number consecutively, in order of preference with "1" being your first choice, at least five jobs for which you wish to apply. If you have no order of preference, mark an X in the appropriate boxes. If you are interested in being a crew supervisor, please check the supervisor box for that crew as well.

Babysitter: [No Supervisory Position Offered]
Baker: [No Supervisory Position Offered]
Bellhop: [Super? ]
Bookstore: See Store Clerk
Buildings (Carpentry and Painting): [Super? ]
Conference Services: [Super? ]
Dish: [Super? ]
Dock Attendant: [Super? ]
Front Desk: [Super? ]
Housekeeping/Laundry: [Super? ]
Information Technology: [No Supervisory Position Offered]
Island Administrator*: [A Supervisory Level Position]
Kitchen: [Super? ]
Lobby Store: See Store Clerk
Logistics/Safety*: [A Supervisory Level Position]
Maintenance: [Super? ]
Music Director*: [A Supervisory Level Position]
Naturalist*: [A Supervisory Level Position]
Night Crew: [Super? ]
Residential Life*: [A Supervisory Level Position]
Rounder: [Super? ]
Snack Bar: [Super? ]
Store Clerk: [No Supervisory Position Offered]
Truck/Grounds: [Super? ]
Vaughn Curator*: [A Supervisory Level Position]
Waitrae: [Super? ]
Wastewater Treatment [Super? ]
Water Treatment [No Supervisory Position Offered]

If you are applying for a Dock Attendant position, you MUST send us a photocopy/scan of your current Lifeguard certification.

Supervisor and Supervisory-Level Positions (marked with *): If you indicated in your application that you are interested in a crew supervisor position, please detail your qualifications for the position(s) in question.

Describe any cash handling experience you have:

Describe any A/V experience you have:

Describe any IT experience you have:

Describe any Customer Service experience you have:

Describe any Mechanical experience you have:

Describe any Carpentry experience you have:

Describe any other related job experience you have for any of the jobs for which you have applied:

Certifications Are you certified in:
CPR (Exp. )
EMT (Exp. )
First Aid (Exp. )
Fire Fighting (Exp. )
Life Guard (Exp. )
Other: (Exp. )

Work Experience

Have you ever been employed by the Star Island Corporation? If so please specify positions held and dates of employment:

Please list other past work or volunteer experience with name and contact info of your supervisor.

Organization Supervisor Contact # or Email
Responsibilities:
Organization Supervisor Contact # or Email
Responsibilities:
Organization Supervisor Contact # or Email
Responsibilities:
Additional Information

The staff performs a weekly talent and variety show for the conference guests. There is also a Pelican Chorus, which sings at the finale of this show. If interested in participating, how would you be able to contribute to the Pelican Show?

Would you be interested in being a member of the Joint Loss Management Committee (improving safety practices)?

What draws you to apply for a Pelican position?

How did you learn about Star Island and its summer job opportunities? (Please be specific: relative, friend, conferee, website, etc)

Please list conference affiliation or attendance history, if applicable:

Closing

First Year Applicants: If you have never worked on Star Island, you must submit two references by mail or fax. Without these forms, your application will be considered incomplete.

Although it is not required, we encourage you to submit a resume by mail or fax to accompany this application. New applicants may receive a preliminary telephone interview.

The Star Island Corporation, owner and operator of Star Island, is an equal opportunity employer.

Any additional forms or paperwork required to complete this online application postmarked by January 13 are guaranteed full consideration. Paperwork postmarked or applications submitted after January 13 will be considered on an as-needed basis.

Additional paperwork should be mailed to:
Star Island Corporation
Attn: Employment
10 Vaughan Mall, Suite 8, Worth Plaza
Portsmouth, NH 03801

By signing below [or typing your name again on the online application], you certify that all information included in this application is true to the best of your knowledge.

Type name here:

Job offers will be made starting in mid-March. More information about working on Star Island is available on our website or by sending a request to office@starisland.org or the mailing address above.

Your application will be date and time stamped when you hit the Submit button above.

Important submission note

When you fill out this form and hit SUBMIT, a copy of the completed application will be emailed to you. If you do not receive a copy within 15 minutes, it's possible that we haven't received it either! Contact the office if this happens; don't assume that we have your application.