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ORION Penn State Wilderness
Orientation Program 2008

Staff Application
Please type or print clearly.

Application due by March 19, 2008.
Items with an asterisk (*) are required.

Name*:  
Penn State ID no.*:  
Local address:
City:
State:    
ZIP code:
Phone*:
Cell phone*:

Home address:
City:
State:    
ZIP code:
Permanent phone:
 
E-mail*:
Alternate e-mail:
T-shirt size*:
Have you ever participated in ORION?  Yes No
If so, what year?
Have you been a previous employee of the ORION program?  Yes No    
If so, what position(s)? 
When?

Which position(s) are you interested in?* (Please indicate your preference.)

Instructor/Leader ($325–$400/program week) 
Instructor/Leader will lead incoming students into the backcountry and teach backpacking while on a four-night backpacking trip that includes packing a backpack; reading a map; facilitating group dynamics; providing instruction on course requirements; practicing first aid if necessary; setting the appropriate pace; acting as a positive Penn State mentor; and supervising Leave No Trace activities, camp cooking, bear bags, risk management, etc. 
Logistics coordinator ($325–$400/program week)
Logistics coordinator serves as the backbone of ORION and is detail minded; knowledgeable about preparing gear and equipment, grocery shopping, repackaging food, food prep, water drops, and emergency pickups; ready to serve as leader in an emergency; has good communication skills; able to coordinate trail drop-offs and pickups for barbecue prep, as well as read maps, and drive. No overnights. (Preference will be given to applicants 25 or older, due to driving restrictions.)
Both:
I would like to work as a leader or a logistics coordinator, depending on the week.
Either:
I would like to work as either a logistics coordinator or a trip leader, depending on the program's needs.

If you are applying to be an instructor for ORION, what is your availability for the 2008 ORION program? (Please check the appropriate dates. NOTE: We prefer to hire staff who will work all three sessions. However, this is not mandatory, and it will not keep you from being hired if you cannot attend all three.) 

July 20–25 (staff training: July 15–18)
August 9–14 (staff training: August 6–8)
August 17–22 (staff training: August 6–8)

Logistics coordinator: If you are applying to be a logistics coordinator, you MUST be available for all three sessions:

July 14–25
August 5–14
 August 16–22

Will you be 21 years of age before the first day of your program?* (This is simply to determine whether or not you are able to drive a fleet van, and it has no bearing on your employment status.) 
Yes No

Will you be 25 years of age before the first day of your program?*
Yes No

What is your most advanced, up-to-date, first aid certification (including Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder)? (Give specific name of certification; include CPR and expiration date.) 

For the following questions, please select the appropriate response:

How many times have you been backpacking?
1–3 4–7 more than 7

Have you ever taken a backpacking or outdoor leadership course at Penn State?
Yes No

If yes, what was it?

How many times have you led a backpacking trip?
 1–3 4–7 more than 7

Indicate your experience with Leave No Trace backcountry ethics.
Heard of them Practiced them
Have taken a Leave No Tracks course Taught them

How many times have you been canoeing?
1–3 4–7 more than 7

How many times have you led a canoeing trip?
1–3 4–7 more than 7

Employment History
Please list your last three employers, assignments, or volunteer activities, starting with the most recent.
Employer 1
Employer*:
Phone number*:
Dates employed:
Job title:
Address:
   
City:
 
State:
ZIP code:
Immediate supervisor:
Supervisor's title:
Summarize the nature of the work you performed and your job responsibilities: 


Employer 2
Employer*:
Phone number*:
Dates employed:
Job title:
Address:
   
City:
 
State:
ZIP code:
Immediate supervisor:
Supervisor's title:

Summarize the nature of the work you performed and your job responsibilities: 

Employer 3
Employer*:
Phone number*:
Dates employed:
Job title:
Address:
   
City:
 
State:
ZIP code:
Immediate supervisor:
Supervisor's title:
Summarize the nature of the work you performed and your job responsibilities: 

How many semesters of college have you completed?*

What is your major?*

Skills and Qualifications
Summarize any special training, skills, certifications, and/or characteristics you have that may help you to better perform your duties as an instructor or logistics coordinator.
References—Please list three.

Reference One
Name*:
Title*:
Phone*:
E-mail:

Reference Two
Name*:
Title*:
Phone*:
E-mail:

Reference Three
Name*:
Title*:
Phone*:
E-mail:

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