Employment Application

Opportunities to serve as a member of the Swamp Base Seasonal Staff are available to outstanding applicants.

  • Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age (if you are over 18, or 21 for certain positions), marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or the presence of a disability that is unrelated to your ability to perform the job position requested.
  • Applicants accepted for employment are hired on a temporary basis. Employment is based upon the continued satisfaction and needs of the facility and may be terminated on 24 hours notice by the administration. Any decision in this regard will be final.
  • The minimum age requirement is 18 years old by 5/25/2023.
  • Applicants must be registered members of the Boy Scouts of America, Scouts Canada, International Camp Staff Program or agree to become registered before employment begins. The principles of the Scout Oath and Scout Law must be practiced as a way of life. All Boy Scouts of America joining requirements must be met. If the applicant is not registered, they must agree to become a registered member before employment.
  • The majority of summer contracts will run from May 25 to July 20, 2023. Length of contract depends on the employed position.
  • Weekly pay rate is based on position responsibility with consideration given to the individual’s experience.
  • Review the list of positions, indicate your preference, and complete the entire application even if you have submitted a resume.
  • A brief cover letter describing yourself and your job preference is highly recommended.
  • References are required. References should be a former/present employer, school counselor, teacher/professor, Scouter, etc.
  • Every U.S. applicant who is offered a job will be required to complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9) form.
  • The deadline for submitting an application is March 15, 2023. Opportunities for employment are better for those who apply early. Swamp Base will notify you when a decision is reached. Please keep Swamp Base informed of any change of address or circumstances regarding your application.
  • Final decisions on employment will be made on or before April 1, 2023. Final employment needs are determined by the number of summer participants.
  • Applicants are not required to give any information on this form that is prohibited by federal, state or local law.

Please email questions to Ben Pierce at ben.pierce@scouting.org

PERSONAL INFORMATION

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

Emergency Contact:

Dates available for employment (please be specific):
Our season is May 25th to July 20th.

Have you ever  been convicted of a felony? You may answer "no" if your conviction has been ordered sealed, expunged, or eradicated. Conviction of a crime is not an automatic bar to employment. All circumstances will be considered, including what you were convicted of and how long ago. 

You may select multiple positions with "Ctrl" + click.

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA & HIGH ADVENTURE EXPERIENCE

Number of years tenure:

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Please give name & location of high school, number of years attended and your GPA
Please give name & location of college, number of years attended, you major and if you received a degree.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Dates Employed
Dates Employed

REFERENCES

List three persons (not relatives) who have knowledge of your character, experience, and ability.  One of these should be a BSA source if you are associated with the BSA. 

Reference #1
Reference #2
Reference #3

BSA requires that you certify your application by submitting an electronic signature. Please read the text below and provide an electronic signature (type your name) and click "Submit"

I hereby make application for employment and, in accordance with the principles of the organization, subscribe to the Scout Oath, Law and Declaration of Religious Principle. I agree to be loyal to and cooperate fully with all of the BSA policies, programs and management including those described in this application. I further agree to bring a completed Health and Medical Record upon my arrival, if selected. I understand that a personal interview may be required before employment will be granted.

I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for employment as may be necessary in arriving at an employment decision. I authorize all my previous employers, schools and all other references to furnish the information requested. I hereby declare that the information provided by me in this application for employment is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification or misrepresentation in this application is cause for discharge and denial of workmen's compensation benefits.

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