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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS.

Please read these instructions carefully

To be considered an applicant to OEC, you must complete all parts of this application and sign the Applicant Statement. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you need help filling out this application, or for any phase of the enrollment/employment process, please let us know, and every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate your needs. You will also need to submit a cover letter and resume to complete your application. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis upon which discrimination is prohibited by municipal, state, or federal law

If you need help you can click on the for context. If you want to save the application as INCOMPLETE and come back later to finish, enter your firstname, lastname and birthdate and a password then "Save as Incomplete" at the bottom of the application.

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If you prefer, you can download our Adobe PDF application then print and fill in then send via USPS or email below.

Onondaga Earth Corps
490 W. Onondaga St.
Syracuse, NY 13202

info@onondagaearthcorps.org
Phone: (315) 565-3797

PRE-APPLICATION:
I have read the Pre-Application Packet for my program (Select One).*

  
  
I have completed the “Is OEC for me?” Checklist below.*
Is OEC for me?:
Personal
Are you ready to commit to self-growth through hard work in a team-based atmosphere?:
Are you ready to earn during your field work and learn during unpaid, personal development days?:
Are you willing to apply the principles learned in your personal development days to your personal life?:
Professional
Are you ready to come to work with a positive attitude and readiness to learn?:
Can you commit to being on time to work?:
Are you ready to wear your uniform, tucked in, every day?:
Can you work without looking at your phone?:
Outdoors
Are you ready to work outdoors, even in adverse conditions (hot, cold, and wet)?
Are you willing to camp outside, sleep in tents, and enjoy nature?:
Community
Are you interested in helping your community?
Are you willing to present what you learn at OEC to adults, youth, and children in your community?:

If you answered ‘yes’ to most of these questions, you are likely to be a great match for the OEC experience.

If you answered ‘no’ to some of these questions but are intrigued, come to our office and talk to our program staff for more details OR register for one of our volunteer events, to see if OEC is right for you..

APPLICANT INFORMATION:
1.
First Name:*
Middle:
Last Name:*

If you previously saved an INCOMPLETE application, enter your First Name and Last Name above and Password and press [Retrieve Application]:

The Password is required to save the application. Please remember this password as you will need it later to login to the Corpsmember portal, should you be hired, or to retrieve an INCOMPLETE application.

Password*:
2.
Preferred Name:
3.
Street Address:*
Apt #:
4.
City:*
State:*
Zip:
5.
Primary Phone #:*
Phone Type:
Can we text this number?:
6.
Other Phone #:
Other Phone Description:
7.
Email Address:*
8.
Preferred Method of Communication:*
Other:
9.
Date of Birth:*
Current Age:
Are you over the age of 18 years? (If no, you will be required to provide authorization to work.)
Parent Guardian Last Name (if under 18):
Parent Guardian First Name:
Parent Guardian Email Address:
10.
Gender:*
Preferred Pronons:
11.
If hired can you prove that you are eligible for employment in the United States?:*:
POSITION INFORMATION:
12.
Which Position(s) are you applying for?:*
If Staff, what position?:
13.
Have you been previously employed by OEC?*:

REINSTATEMENT QUESTIONAIRE (Required if visible):

13a. Why did you leave the OEC last time?
13b. Why do you want to come back?
13c. What will you do differently to ensure success in the program?
14.
Have you been previously applied to OEC?:
If yes, month and year?:
15.
Days/Hours Available to work:
16.
When would you be available to start work?:
17.
Minimum acceptable wage/salary?:
Per:
18.
Please check all that you are available for:
19.
Can you travel if necessary?:
What Percentage of the time?
20.
Who were you referred by?:
If referred by person, agency or community center, list name:
21.
If driving is a requirement of the job for which you are applying, do you have a current, valid driver’s license?*:
EDUCATION:
22. EDUCATION STATUS / SCHOOLS ATTENDED
22a.
What is your highest level of education?:
22b. Please check all that apply:







22c.
High School*:
Location:
Degree (None, Diploma, GED)
GPA:
Graduation Date:*
22d.
Business / Trade / Technical / College:
Location:
Degree:
GPA:
Graduation Date:
22e.
Graduate Studies / Additional:
Location:
Degree:
GPA:
Graduation Date:
WORK EXPERIENCE:
23-25. Begin with your most current or recent position. You may refer to a resume if it is attached to your application AND includes the name, dates, and duties of a position.
23. Most recent work experience
23a.
Employer Name 1:
Location(Address, City, State, Zip):
Phone
23b.
Supervisor Name And Title:
Approx Start Date:
Approx End Date:
23c.
Starting Position / Job Title:
Ending (Current) Position / Job Title:
23d.
Reason for leaving (be specific):
23e.
Responsibilites:
23f.
May we contact this employer .:
If No, Why not?:
24. Previous work experience
24a.
Employer Name 2:
Location(Address, City, State, Zip):
Phone
24b.
Supervisor Name:
Approx Start Date:
Approx End Date:
24c.
Starting Position / Job Title:
Ending (Current) Position / Job Title:
24d.
Reason for leaving (be specific):
24e.
Responsibilites:
24f.
May we contact this employer?
If No, Why not?
25. Previous work experience
25a.
Employer Name 3:
Location(Address, City, State, Zip):
Phone
25b.
Supervisor Name:
Approx Start Date:
Approx End Date:
25c.
Starting Position / Job Title:
Ending (Current) Position / Job Title:
25d.
Reason for leaving (be specific):
25e.
Responsibilites:
25f.
May we contact this employer .:
If No, Why not?:
OTHER HISTORY:
26.
Have you ever been fired from a position or otherwise asked to resign:
If yes, please explain:
27.
Have you had any employment that is not listed on the previous section?:
If yes, please explain:
28.
Please describe any military service you had, including dates?:
COVER LETTER / RESUME:
Documents:   Please upload a Cover Letter, or general letter of interest, that details any special skills, training, and/or experiences you have had that contributes to your application. Please also include why you are interested in working with OEC. Please also upload your Resume  Click below to add a document.
29.
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REFERENCES:
References (At least one professional reference. Please do not list immediate family.)
30a.
Name of First Reference:
Phone:
Email Address:
30b.
Address (Street/Apt#, City, State, Zip Code):
How do you know this reference?:
Dates Known (How long):
31a.
Name of Second Reference:
Phone:
Email Address:
31b.
Address (Street/Apt#, City, State, Zip Code):
How do you know this reference?:
Dates Known (How long):
32a.
Name of 3rd Reference:
Phone:
Email Address:
32b.
Address (Street/Apt#, City, State, Zip Code):
How do you know this reference?:
Dates Known:
WIOA SCHOOL STATUS AND BARRIER ELIGIBILITY:
OEC's program and some support services are made possible in part by funding through CNY Works. This partnership allows OEC to employ more youth and provide more services. Please answer a few questions to help OEC determine your eligibility.
33.
School Status:
In School Eligibility (Please Choose all that apply?:*):
Statement Help
Not In School Eligibility (Please Choose all that apply?:*:)
Statement Help
Low Income Eligibility (Please select all that apply to you or your household:*):
Statement Help

OEC is excited to be using CorpsNET® this year for our online applications. If you are experiencing challenges submitting your application, please enter a password, click "Save as INCOMPLETE" and email info@onondagaearthcorps.org for support!"