Employment Application

Spring 2012 Application Update

We are now accepting applications for our Spring Season of 2012. I will be contacting applicants for phone interviews starting February 13th. Feel free to email me with any questions you may have.

Thank you for your interest and I look forward to hearing from all the applicants.

Brian McClintock

Conference Staff Director

Stanford Sierra Programs

brianm2@stanford.edu

Spring 2012 Application
Application due by 9am on Friday, March 9th. We will begin conducting phone interviews on or shortly before that date.

Our Spring season will most likely begin some time during the week of April 14th .

General Information

* First Name

Middle Initial

* Last Name

* Email Address

* Current Mailing Address

* City

* State

* Zip Code

Permanent Mailing Address

City

State

Zip Code

* Preferred phone contact (xxx-xxx-xxxx)

Pre-interview Questionnaire

* Why are you applying to work at Stanford Sierra Conference Center?

We have a few different all purpose assignments or just be part of the general staff. Click the boxes you may be interested in.
	Office Assistant Housekeeping Crew Leader Dining Room Assistant Manager Nightwatch Relief Kitchen All Purpose Staff

* Please explain your interest in and relevant experience for the assignment(s) for which you are applying.

* What are 4 things you would like to accomplish in your work life, and why?

* Much of the work at SSCC is done as part of a team. What qualities do you like to see in people that you are working with? What qualities do you bring to a team?

* Describe a work- or academic-related accomplishment of which you are proud. How does it demonstrate characteristics you will bring to your work at SSCC?

What is your favorite word and why?

We like to encourage our staff to bring their unique talents to their work at SSCC. Sometimes opportunities arise for staff to lead yoga classes, art workshops, nature walks, or kids activity groups. Other staff have helped with projects in our maintenance department. Do you have any particular talents or abilities that you would be excited about sharing on the job? What are they?

Have you applied to Stanford Sierra Conference Center before?

Yes No

Have you ever worked at Stanford Sierra Conference Center before?

Yes No

If so, when and what was your assignment?

RETURNING APPLICANTS ONLY - Elaborate on any and/or all of the following: What does being a returning staff member mean to you? What would you like to do new or differently if you return to staff? What have you seen returners do well in the past? What kind of returning staff member would you like to be? *How can you make this season even better than your last season here?

Education

High School Name and City/State

There is no minimal education requirement for All Purpose Staff work, however, high school graduation is preferred. Applicants must demonstrate good verbal communications and interpersonal skills that will be required when interacting in a business-like manner with guests.

College Name and Degree/Major

Other Education, Certifications, etc

Employment Record

If you wish, you may email a resume and cover letter as a supplement to this section. Regardless, please fully complete the items below.

Please list your last three employers, starting with the MOST recent.

Employer 1: Name and City/ST

Employer 1: Your position and job responsibilities (be thorough and specific)

Employer 1: Dates from/to

Employer 1: Contact Name and Telephone Number

May we contact employer 1?

Yes No

Employer 2: Name and City/ST

Employer 2: Your position and job responsibilities (be thorough and specific)

Employer 2: Dates from/to

Employer 2: Contant Name and Telephone Number

May we contact employer 2?

Yes No

Employer 3: Name and City/ST

Employer 3: Your position and job responsibilities (be thorough and specific)

Employer 3: Dates from/to

Employer 3: Contact Name and Telephone Number

May we contact employer 3?

Yes No

Additional Information

Our season will run from mid-April to mid-June. We prefer to hire those who can work the entire season, but we might consider hiring a few staff members for only a portion of our season.

* Are you able to commit to the entire season?

Yes No

If not able to do so, for what period(s) are you available?

Are you able to perform the essential duties described in the assignment description(s) with or without reasonable accommodation?

Yes No

How did you hear of us?

We expect all staff to comply with our policies regarding personal appearance; in short, to be clean, well-groomed and present a professional business image to our guests.

* Are you willing to comply with these standards?

Yes No

* Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony (other than a traffic violation and/or convictions for marijuana offenses in violation of Health and Safety Code sections 11357 (b) or (c), 11360 (c), 11364, 11365, or 11550 that are more than two years old)?

Yes * No

(Note: Arrests without conviction need not be reported.)

*If you answered "Yes", please give date, place of conviction, and explain circumstances:

Existence of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment. Consideration will be given to the nature of the position being sought, specific offense, your age at the time of the offense, the period of time that has elapsed since the commission of the offense and any extenuating circumstances.

Application Agreement

I authorize a thorough investigation of my prior employment, educational background, criminal record, and, where applicable to assignment, driving record. I agree to cooperate in such an investigation, and release from all liability and responsibility all persons or entities requesting or supplying such information. I understand that employment is conditionally based on investigation results.

I certify that the statements made on the application, on a resume, attachments hereto, or other supplementary materials provided by me are full and complete statements of the facts. I understand that false, misleading or omitted information can result in refusal of employment or termination in cases where erroneous information is discovered after employment has begun. I understand that if I am offered employment and accept a position, this employment application form becomes part of the terms and conditions of employment.

I understand that employment is contingent on supplying of documents for Employment Eligibility Verification.

At Will Employment: I understand that employment is for no specific period of time and may be terminated at any time by myself or the Stanford Sierra Conference Center, with or without cause.

Stanford Sierra Conference Center is committed to an alcohol and drug-free workplace. Stanford Sierra Conference Center is a program of SAA - Sierra Programs. SAA – Sierra Programs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disability.

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