Summer Staff General Application Information
Are you ready to make a difference this summer?
In 2012, we will minister to countless kids, students, adults, and ministers, and we are looking for the best of the best to join us. If you become a part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to be a part of seeing life change happen, and it's all because of Jesus Christ. It's an incredibly rewarding opportunity, so if you're up for the challenge, apply today!
What does summer look like for our Summer Staff?
Student Life summers are fast-paced and incredibly fun. In 2012, we are sending out 4 teams to do youth camp and kids camp, and we couldn't be more excited! Each team is led by an Event Director and an Event Coordinator, who both work year-round in our home office to make sure details are coming together for the summer. Every team member has a specific job, and you can download a list of job descriptions for each position. Teams will travel together all summer to make camp happen all across the country. When we're not doing camp, we're traveling to a new location and getting ready for the next group of students or kids that we'll be ministering to. Our greatest job as a Summer Staff member is to be a minister in everything we do. Student Life is looking for college and grad-school age folks who are ready to invest a summer and truly make a difference.
What can I expect in my interview?
Two of our Event Directors will meet with you for your interview. They'll ask you questions about yourself, your walk with the Lord, and what you're looking for in a summer opportunity. Make every effort to interview in person, but if you can't, you can schedule a Skype interview. The interview step is huge in the process of us finding out who will be a good fit for our summer teams.
Application Deadline:
All applications must be submitted to the Student Life Office by February 17, 2012.
To learn more about each position, see our Summer Staff Job Descriptions.
Click HERE to view some FAQs.
Click HERE to download the 2012 Summer Staff Reference Form.
Interviews:
To allow us to get to know each applicant better, interviews will be held in the following locations:
| • Passion Conference- FULL | Atlanta, GA | January 3 |
| • Athens, GA | Athens, GA | January 10 |
| • Appalachian State University | Boone, NC | January 14 |
| • Auburn University | Auburn, AL | January 16 |
| • University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | January 17 |
| • Mississippi State University | Starkville, MS | January 23 |
| • Temple Baptist Church | Hattiesburg, MS | January 24 |
| • Southeast Conclave | Chattanooga, TN | January 27 |
| • Samford University | Birmingham, AL | February 1 |
| • Texas A&M University | College Station, TX | February 9 |
| • Baylor University | Waco, TX | February 10 |
| • First Baptist Church Arlington- FULL | Arlington, TX | February 11 |
| • Johnson Ferry Baptist Church | Atlanta, GA | February 18 |
| • Student Life Office | Birmingham, AL | February 25 |
| • Skype Interview | See below for instructions |
Every applicant needs to sign up for an interview. Please make every effort to interview at a scheduled location. If you cannot attend a scheduled interview, you may schedule a Skype interview. To schedule an interview at any of these locations or a Skype interview, please contact Bethany Murray at 205.909.0131.
Times and dates are subject to change or be cancelled. In the event of cancellation, we will work with the applicant to the best of our ability to reschedule an interview time at a different location.
AT2AP & SL4K Auditions:
AT2AP Drama Applicants: please contact Erin Moon at 205.876.2550. Please remember, drama applicants need to have an interview as well as an audition, so please schedule an interview with Bethany Murray.
SL4K Band Applicants: please contact Erica Stenstrom at 205.876.2542 to schedule your interview and audition. Please remember, band applicants need to schedule an interview as well as an audition, so please schedule your interview with Bethany Murray.
SL4K Band is looking for:
- Worship Leader (needs to also play an instrument)
- Electric Guitarist
- Drummer
- Bass Guitarist
- Keyboardist
Audition Dates:
| • Student Life Office | AT2AP Only | Birmingham, AL | February 4 |
| • FBC Arlington | AT2AP Only | Dallas, TX | February 11 |
| Student Life Office | SL4K Only | Birmingham, AL | February 11 |
| • Johnson Ferry Baptist Church | AT2AP Only | Atlanta, GA | February 18 |
| • TBD | SL4K Only | Atlanta, GA | February 25 |
Reference Form Information:
Three reference forms are due in the Student Life Office by February 17 in order to complete your application process. Applicants should give the reference forms to (1) a former Student Minister or Pastor, (2) Business Associate or Employer and (3) to anyone else except a relative (family friend). References can send any additional information with the Student Life Summer Staff Reference Form. This form can be downloaded HERE.
Dates to Know:
| Application Process | |
| All Applications Due | February 17 |
| Applicants Notified of Job Status | Beginning March 5 |
| Report Dates | |
| AT2AP Report Date | May 1 |
| Tech Report Date | May 9 |
| All Other Staff Report | May 20 |
| Camp Begins | May 28 |
| Dismissal Date (Depending on Camp Date) | Anywhere from August 1-12 |
| Student Life Birmingham Office | |
| Report Date | May 11 |
| Dismissal Date (Depending on assigned team) | Between July 30 - August 7 |
Please be aware of the above Report Dates and Dismissal Dates of the position in which you are applying. Each staff member must be available beginning on the Report Date and ending on the Dismissal Date. Any date conflicts need to be discussed during your interview and noted on your application.
YOU MUST BE CURRENTLY BE ENROLLED IN COLLEGE OR AT LEAST 20 YEARS OF AGE TO APPLY FOR A SEASONAL POSITION WITH STUDENTLIFE.
Last Updated: October 12, 2011