Forest Lawn Scout Reservation Camps
Seasonal Employment Application
Forest Lawn Scout
Reservation summer and winter camps at Lake Arrowhead in the San
Bernardino Mountains are operated by the Los Angeles Area Council, Boy
Scouts of America.
Opportunities to
serve Scouting as a member of the Los Angeles Area Council Camps Staff
are available to outstanding applicants. Competition for employment is
keen; the jobs demanding; the experience exhilarating.
Applicants are
considered for positions without regard to race, religious creed, color,
age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military
service, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, or medical condition or any
other legally protected status under federal, state or local law.
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The
preferred minimum age requirement is 15, although volunteers in the
Youth Resident Program may be age 14. Boy Scouts of America standards
require that applicants be a minimum of age 18 or 21 for some positions
(see details on page 6 of this application).
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Staff
members are generally employed from approximately the third Sunday in
June until the end of August for the summer season, and January thru
March during the winter season. The length of employment varies with the
job assignment. The approximate timeframe for seasonal employment does
not create an express or implied contract of employment. All employees
are employees at will and can terminate their employment or be
terminated at any time with or without cause and with or without notice.
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Applicants
must be registered members of the Boy Scouts of America, or agree to
become registered before employment begins. Members of the Boy Scouts
of America must practice the principles of the Scout Oath (Scout
Promise) and Scout Law as a way of life, including the Declaration of
Religious Principle.
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Staff
members are expected to set an example of excellence in Scouting, which
includes proper wearing of the Scout uniform.
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Salary is
based on position responsibility with consideration given to the
individual’s experience.
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Review the
list of jobs in the various camps on Page 6 and indicate three (3)
preferences on the application on Page 3. A brief resume of your
experience for each of your choices is requested.
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Some
positions require some vehicle driving. Applicants for those positions
must supply a current driving record from the state of license to
qualify for such a position.
How to apply:
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References
are important. Please have one of your references write a letter of
recommendation for you. This letter should be mailed or faxed to the
address below about the same time as your application.
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USCIS Form
I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification and Work Permits for high
school students are required for all hires, except volunteers. Please be
prepared to complete Page 2 of USCIS Form I-9 and submit it together
with the required photocopy of two forms of identification (i.e.
Driver’s License or Student ID card, and Social Security Card) as
specified in the instructions of Form I-9 if hired.
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Submit your
application early by completing the online FLSR Seasonal Application..
The Los Angeles Area Council Camping Department will notify you when a
decision is reached.
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