Application

2013 Online Seasonal/Pelican Application

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

Applications submitted online by January 21st (for all positions, including those with a supervisory role) are guaranteed full consideration; others will be considered on an as-needed basis. The postmark deadline for applications when submitted by regular mail is also January 21st.

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 the completed application will be emailed to this address)

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Contact Information




Education and Health

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

Availability

The majority of our employees work during the regular conference season, which runs from June 11th to September 17th. We offer seasonal positions from early April to late October.

Although there is some flexibility in hiring to accommodate the opening of schools and colleges in the fall, preference is given to those who can work for the full conference season.

Pelican Jobs

Numerically rank at least five jobs for which you wish to apply. Rank in order of preference with "1" being your first choice. Indicate your interest in applying to be the supervisor of the crew by checking the box.

 Interested in Supervising

 Interested in Supervising

 Interested in Supervising

 Interested in Supervising

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

 Interested in Supervising

 Interested in Supervising

 Interested in Supervising

 Interested in Supervising

 Interested in Supervising

 Interested in Supervising

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 Interested in Supervising

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Work Experience

Please describe any experience you might have in the following areas:

Certifications

Please list date of expiration for all certifications you hold. You must submit a copy of the certification(s) by mail or email to complete your application.

If you are applying for a Dock Attendant position, a current lifeguard certification is required.

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Star Island Work Experience

Other Work Experience

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

    • Additional Information

    Describe your history of contributing to community, including volunteering, advocacy, leadership experience, and communal living?

    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?

    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; list conference 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. Mailed reference forms must be postmarked by January 31st.

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

    Paper applications postmarked after the deadline of January 21st or applications submitted online after the deadline of January 21st are late. Late submissions will only be considered on an as-needed basis.

    Additional paperwork should be mailed to:

    Star Island Corporation
    Attn: Employment
    Morton-Benedict House
    30 Middle Street
    Portsmouth, NH 03801

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

    Type your 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.

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

    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.

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    All proceeds go to the Isles of Shoals Association, Unitarian Universalist, which provides scholarships, conference programs and equipment to Star Island.


    Star Island is one of the rocky, wind-swept Isles of Shoals, located off the coast of Rye, New Hampshire. For over 100 years, summers here have provided individuals and families with a welcome respite from their busy mainland lives.

    Star Island Corporation is a nonprofit organization which maintains the island and its facilities and provides hospitality services for visitors.

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    Phone: (603) 430-6272
    Fax: (603) 430-6270
    Island Phone: (603) 601-0832
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    Star Island Corporation
    Morton-Benedict House
    30 Middle Street
    Portsmouth, NH 03801

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