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2019 SYRACUSE METS APPRENTICESHIP APPLICATION Applications Due By 2019 SYRACUSE METS APPRENTICESHIP APPLICATION Applications due by: 11/30/18 The Syracuse Mets professional baseball club is a member of the Triple-A International League and the top Minor League Baseball affiliate of the New York Mets. The Mets offer the following apprenticeship opportunities: • Front Office Sales & Operations – 2 position available Syracuse Mets apprentices will be expected to work from January 2019 through September 2019. Apprentices must be able to commit to working a 40-hour week, including Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and all Mets home games. Apprentices will be paid hourly (minimum wage). The Mets are committed to providing each apprentice with an environment that fosters training for their own educational benefit. Daily responsibilities of each apprentice will vary depending on departmental needs. Game-time apprentice responsibilities will depend upon staffing needs. This apprenticeship is a full-time commitment, so please consider your other priorities and responsibilities before applying. The following is a brief overview of departmental responsibilities: • Front Office Sales & Operations – This apprenticeship is mostly sales based, but apprentices will be expected to work with all departments and assist in all areas. Ticket sales, includes group sales, individual game ticket sales, season ticket & flex plan ticket sales, etc. Apprentices will be expected to assist in stadium operations, including but not limited to, pulling tarp, helping to clean the stadium, work extra-stadium events, be the mascot, and more. Students interested in pursuing an apprenticeship with the Mets should complete the following apprenticeship application and return it along with a cover letter and up-to-date resume. Return applications, cover letters and resumes to: NBT Bank Stadium Attn: Katie Berger 1 Tex Simone Drive Syracuse, NY 13208 Thank you for your interest in becoming a Syracuse Mets apprentice, good luck! 2019 SYRACUSE METS APPRENTICESHIP APPLICATION Name: _____________________________________________________________________ Name of College/University: ___________________________________________________ Major: _____________________________ Graduation Date: ________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Phone number: ______________________________________________________________ E-mail: _____________________________________________________________________ (This will be the primary form of communication) Are you prepared to spend 40-80 hours per week at your apprenticeship? Yes No Are you prepared to give up your nights & weekends for your apprenticeship? Yes No Are you prepared to commit to your apprenticeship from Jan.-Sept.? Yes No Do you have housing in or around Syracuse? Yes No Do you have adequate transportation to get to & from the stadium? Yes No Have you ever been to a Syracuse baseball game? Yes No Have you ever been to Minor League Baseball game in another city? Yes No What other commitments do you have during this time? _______________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position(s) applied for____________________________________________________________________________________Date__________________________ Name_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best # to reach you______________________________________________________E-mail_________________________________________________________ Referral Source_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name of relatives and/or friends employed by this Company________________________________________________________________________________ If you are under 18, and it is required, can you furnish a work permit? Yes No If no, please explain__________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Have you ever been employed here before? Yes No If yes, give dates and positions_________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you legally authorized to work in the U.S.? Yes No Date available for work_________________________________________What is your desired salary range?_________________________________________ Type of employment desired Full-Time Part-Time Temporary Seasonal Educational Co-Op Driver’s license number if driving may be required in position for which you are applying___________________________________________State______ EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Employer Telephone # Years/Mo. Employed Street address City State Starting job title/final job title Immediate supervisor and title (for most recent position held) May we contact for reference? Reason for leaving Summarize the type of work performed and job responsibilities What did you like most about your position? What did you like least about your position? Employer Telephone # Years/Mo. Employed Street address City State Starting job title/final job title Immediate supervisor and title (for most recent position held) May we contact for reference? Reason for leaving Summarize the type of work performed and job responsibilities What did you like most about your position? What did you like least about your position? Employer Telephone # Years/Mo. Employed Street address City State Starting job title/final job title Immediate supervisor and title (for most recent position held) May we contact for reference? Reason for leaving Summarize the type of work performed and job responsibilities What did you like most about your position? What did you like least about your position? EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND School (include city and state) Years Completed Degree Completed GPA Major/Minor REFERENCES List name and telephone number of three business/work references that are not related to you and are not previous supervisors. If not applicable, list three school or personal references who are not related to you. Name Title Relationship to you Telephone # of years known APPLICANT STATEMENT I expressly authorize, without reservation, the employer, its representatives, employees or agents to contact and obtain information from all references (personal and professional), employers, public agencies, licensing authorities and education 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 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 one year. 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 same 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 express language are valid unless they are in writing and signed by the employer’s representative. 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. DO NOT SIGN UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THE ABOVE APPLICANT STATEMENT I certify that all information I have provided in order to apply for and secure work with this employer is true, complete and correct. 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. I certify that I have read, fully understand and accept all terms of the foregoing Applicant Statement. Signature of Applicant____________________________________________________________________Date__________________________.
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