Thank you for your interest in being part of our Summer Staff program! Whether you cook, wait on tables, wash dishes, make beds, or answer phones, you are a significant part of God’s plan to strengthen families and draw others to Himself. Complete the application below and be sure to include all requested information, communicate dates of availability, indicate job preferences clearly, and send out references promptly. We accept candidates from ages 14 to 24, but recommend that those who are 14 or 15 consider volunteering as it will increase chances of acceptance. Personal information Name * First Name Last Name Email * Preferred position * Part-time (volunteer) Full-time (paid) Gender * Male Female Date of birth * MM DD YYYY Age (as of time on Summer Staff) * School name and grade/year * Church name and address * T-shirt size * S M L XL XXL Other (specify at end of application) Have you served on HCBC staff before? * If so, which years? How did you hear about HCBC? * Have you ever been convicted of a crime? * If so, please specify. Do you have any medical or physical considerations that would require accommodations? * If so, please specify. Contact information Address * Address 1 Address 2 City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Country Phone number * (###) ### #### Social media usernames If applicable Parent/guardian name(s), phone, and email * Previous employer business name(s), contact information, supervisor name(s), and job responsibilites If you have worked outside of HCBC before Service Dates of availability Please plan carefully because we will count on you to keep your entire commitment. If you cannot fulfill your commitment and leave early (within 2 days grace), you will not be considered for re-hire the following summers (extenuating circumstances will be considered, but acceptance will be partially based on availability). Please include dates you are unavailable due to things such as vacations, weddings, graduations, and birthdays. College-age participants and leadership may start in late May. Preferred position (choice 1) * Worship Leader/Team Kitchen (age 18+) Baker (age 18+) Dishwasher Food Server Housekeeper Maintenance/Grounds Lifeguard Gym Attendant Front Desk Receptionist Children's Ministry (August only) The Avenue (snack shop) The Avenue Lead Cafe No Preference / Any Preferred position (choice 2) * Worship Leader/Team Kitchen (age 18+) Baker (age 18+) Dishwasher Food Server Housekeeper Maintenance/Grounds Lifeguard Gym Attendant Front Desk Receptionist Children's Ministry (August only) The Avenue (snack shop) The Avenue Lead Cafe No Preference / Any Preferred position (choice 3) * Worship Leader/Team Kitchen (age 18+) Baker (age 18+) Dishwasher Food Server Housekeeper Maintenance/Grounds Lifeguard Gym Attendant Front Desk Receptionist Children's Ministry (August only) The Avenue (snack shop) The Avenue Lead Cafe No Preference / Any Do you have ability/interest to help in any of these areas? Leading worship Playing an instrument Singing Audio/video Photography Videography Social media/writing Do you have any additional experience, skills, or interests that you think would benefit the ministry? Leadership If you are not applying for a leadership position, please skip this section. Are you applying for a leadership position? Room leader (age 17+) Dorm leader (age 18+) What leadership experience have you had that would help you quality for this position? Are you comfortable with the rules in the Summer Staff Handbook? Are there any that would be difficult to follow or enforce? Why are you a good candidate for this position? Why can you be trusted in this role? Personal statement How did your relationship with Jesus Christ begin? What has it been like since? * What steps are you taking to continue growing in your faith? * What are some strengths and weaknesses that would equip you or cause you to struggle during your ministry at HCBC? * Any questions, concerns, prayer requests, or things you'd like to share? Agreements We are serious about our Summer Staff program. It is not only a means to serve our guests, but an opportunity to build lasting friendships with one another, grow in knowledge and understanding of God’s word and develop a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Our staff members must be committed to their spiritual growth and genuinely love those around them for this to happen effectively. Before submitting this application, please carefully consider your willingness to participate in this program and spend time in prayer, asking God to guide you through this process. I am willing to... * Commit this summer to serving Jesus Christ Fulfill my commitment to work the length of time I have indicated Respect and adhere to the Summer Staff Handbook without complaint Actively participate in the program and strive for unity I, the parent/guardian of the applicant... (if under age 18) Approve of them being a staff member of Harvey Cedars Bible Conference Commit to being supportive of management decisions pertaining directly or indirectly to them Will endeavor to see that they fulfill the responsibility of a staff member and length of commitment Understand that they may not be considered for re-hiring if they leave early, as by doing so, they would not be fulfilling their commitment Thank you!Be sure to have a pastor or other spiritual leader, a teacher or employer, AND one other adult non-family member complete a reference form (from hcbible.org/summerstaff).We are in the process of reviewing applications throughout the year and will be in contact with you upon reviewing your application. We look forward to serving our Lord with you! Summer Staff application
