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Howard EcoWorks Application For Employment

UpLift Crew Member

  • This application is for the position of Crew Member in the Howard EcoWorks 2023 fall & winter UpLift program.  This is a full-time, seasonal position starting August 21st, 2023 until March 1st, 2024 although shorter contracts and/or part-time positions can be negotiated. There is the potential for an extension of the contract through the summer months (Mar-Sept). For any questions or concerns, please email info@howardecoworks.org.

  • We are accepting applications until positions are filled. 

  • Equal access to programs, services, and employment opportunities is available to all persons without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and/or local law.

  • In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or applicable state and local laws, applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the application and/or interview process should email info@howardecoworks.org.

Personal Information

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Employment Eligibility

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Have you applied for employment with Howard EcoWorks before?*
Have you ever worked for Howard EcoWorks before?*
Are you lawfully authorized to work in the United States?*
Have you entered into an agreement with any former employer or other party (such as noncompetition agreement) that might, in any way, restrict your ability to work for our company?*
Are you able to meet the attendance requirements of the position as described in the Job Description?*
Are you able to perform the "essential functions" of the job for which you are applying (with or without reasonable accommodation)? This question is not designed to elicit information about an applicant's disability. Please do not provide information about the existence of a disability, particular accommodation, or whether accommodation is necessary. These issues may be addressed at a later stage to the extent permitted by law.
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Have you ever pleaded "guilty" or "no contest" to or been convicted of a crime? NOTE: Answering "yes" to this question does not constitute an automatic bar to employment.  Factors such as the date of the offense, seriousness, and nature of the violation, rehabilitation, and position applied for will be taken into account.  You are not obligated to disclose expunged charges.
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General Employment Questions

Educational Background

Please provide the following information for your MOST RECENTLY attended school (if applicable):

Professional References

Please fill out all the information for 3 professional references. If you do not have 3 professional references you may list educational and personal references as well.

Professional Reference #1

Professional Reference #2

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Skills & Related Information

When answering these questions, please exclude any information that would reveal race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identification, genetic information, or other similarly protected status.

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Hiring and Employment Policies

Thank you for considering Howard EcoWorks as a potential employer. Here we have provided a checklist of important components of the hiring process.

Please review these policies and sign at the end that you have read and understand them:

  • Howard EcoWorks is an equal employment opportunity employer that selects the individual who is the best match for a position based on job-related qualifications, without regard to race, color, creed, sex, national origin, religion, sexual preference, age, disability, genetic information, or another protected group status. 

  • If you are a successful applicant for this position or for any other position, Howard EcoWorks will contact you by telephone, letter, or email to extend an offer of employment to you. The offer letter will provide an overview of the terms and conditions of employment. 

  • Like substantially all American employers, Howard EcoWorks employs its personnel "at will." This means that you are free to leave your employment with Howard EcoWorks at any time, and Howard EcoWorks is free to terminate your employment at any time. 

  • Howard EcoWorks embraces a zero-tolerance policy on harassment. This means that any harassment of fellow employees, customers, vendors, or anyone associated in any way with Howard EcoWorks is strictly prohibited. All complaints of harassment will be promptly, fully, and fairly investigated. Persons found guilty of harassment of any kind including, without limitation, harassment based upon gender, race, or sexual orientation, are subject to discipline up to and including discharge. 

  • Any modifications to the standard policies of Howard EcoWorks must be approved by the Executive Director of Howard EcoWorks. Any modifications related to your employment should be in writing signed by you and the Executive Director. 

  • Any intentional misstatements, misrepresentations, or other distorted information in your employment application will be considered the falsification of company documents. Persons guilty of such falsification are subject to discipline up to and including discharge. 

  • Whether compensation is expressed as hourly, monthly, annual, or other amounts, all employees are considered "at will," absent express written agreement to the contrary.

  • All policies of Howard EcoWorks are in writing. They are contained in the employee handbook [or are distributed to employees at the time of employment]. You should not rely on any oral representations made to you by anyone in the company if the representation is contrary to the written policy. 

I have acknowledged my understanding of the foregoing principles and policies. I understand that compliance with the foregoing, as applicable, is a material term and condition of my employment.
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Applicant Statement and Signature

  • I certify that all information I have provided in order to apply for and secure work with the employer is true, complete, and correct.

  • I expressly authorize, without reservation, the employer, its representatives, or agents to contact and obtain information from all references (personal and professional), employers, public agencies, licensing authorities, and educational institutions and to otherwise verify the accuracy of all information provided by me in this application, resume, or job interview.  I hereby waive any and all rights and claims I may have regarding the employer, its agents, employees, or representatives, for seeking, gathering, and using truthful and non-defamatory information, in a lawful manner, in the employment process and all other persons, corporations, or organizations for furnishing such information about me.

  • I understand that this employer does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and no question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or eliminating any applicant from consideration for employment on any basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law.

  • I understand that this application remains current for only 60 days.  At the conclusion of that time, if I have not heard from the employer and still wish to be considered for employment, it will be necessary for me to reapply and fill out a new application.

  • If I am hired, I understand that I am free to resign at any time, with or without cause and with or without prior notice, and the employer reserves the right to terminate my employment at any time, with or without cause and with or without prior notice, except as may be required by law.  This application does not constitute an agreement or contract for employment for any specified period or definite duration.  I understand that no supervisor or representative of the employer is authorized to make any assurances to the contrary and that no implied oral or written agreements contrary to the foregoing language are valid unless they are in writing and signed by the employer's president.

  • I also understand that if I am hired, I will be required to provide proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States and that federal immigration laws require me to complete an I-9 Form in this regard.

  • I understand that reasonable safeguards will be taken to protect all personal information provided or obtained in conjunction with this application for employment.  My personal information may be shared with the employer's affiliate(s) and third parties engaged by the employer to perform services for the employer.  Any personal information shared with an affiliate or third party is to be used solely to perform the services requested by the employer.

  • UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT, OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT AN INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT OR TAKE A LIE DETECTOR OR A SIMILAR TEST.  AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100. 

  • Howard EcoWorks does not tolerate unlawful discrimination in its employment practices.  No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding an applicant from consideration for employment on the basis of his/her/their race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

  • I understand that any information provided by me that is found to be false, incomplete, or misrepresented in any respect, will be sufficient cause to (i) eliminate me from further consideration for employment, or (ii) may result in my immediate discharge from the employer's service, whenever it is discovered.
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