Working on Star Island can be extremely rewarding. Indeed, many lives have been positively influenced, and careers determined, by spending a summer working on Star Island. But being a Pelican is more than just getting a job on Star Island—it is about joining a community of interesting, talented, and hard working individuals. We seek staff members who will commit to doing a good job, whether that job involves providing direct services to conferees (such as making beds, cooking food, or working at the front desk) or serving on our support crews (such as repairing trucks, painting buildings, or running our generators). The powerful Pelican community that arises each season is an outgrowth of common goals, hard work, and mutual support.

A Pelican on Star Island is both a worker and a member of the island community. We share a small island with people who come for rest and relaxation. Our job is to make a good week on Star possible for over 4,000 guests each season. Furthermore, our job is to keep people safe during their visits to the island. Responsible behavior on and off the job is, therefore, essential. Our staff members also serve as firefighters and evacuators; the ability to respond at any time, day or night, to an emergency situation must be foremost in everyone’s mind. Thus, we have high expectations regarding responsible behavior, particularly regarding the consumption of alcohol. If you are hired, you will be expected to complete the required number of nights on fire watch and participate in weekly clean up of Pelican living areas.

Seeking a job on Star means you are willing to commit to working hard and to contributing to the Pelican community and experience. In return, you will be presented with a unique opportunity and one that could be of lifetime importance to you.

Please note applications must be postmarked by January 31st (January 15th for supervisory positions). Applications received after this date will be accepted, but are not guaranteed the same consideration as those received on time. In addition to your application, we require two reference forms to be filled out and postmarked by January 31st. Without these forms, your application will be considered incomplete. Reference forms may be filled out by an employer/supervisor, professor, advisor or school guidance counselor, principal, teacher, minister or religious education director, etc. References from family members will not be considered.

If you have any questions about this application or about life on Star Island, please feel free to call our office for more information.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
Sonya L. Merritt
HR Director

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