EmailMe Form - 2012 Returner Application

RETURNING SOS STAFF APPLICANT,

Thank you for your interest in returning to serve for another summer at SOS! The experience and perspective that returning summer staff members have are invaluable in helping us cast the vision of SOS to our new summer staff. That being said, if you are hired, you will be held to a high standard of leadership. Jesus reminds us that, “to whom much was given, of him much will be required” (Luke 12:48).

In addition to the rewarding experience of proclaiming the gospel in word and deed to homeowners in
Binghampton and 1,500 summer campers, each summer staff will be paid $165/week or $1,650 for the
full term (10 weeks). We understand that many of you have very busy summers and may not be able to work at SOS for the full term. We still want you to come work for us! To make this possible, if you are unable to work for the full term, you can work Term 1 (May 25th – June 30th) or Term 2 (July 1st – August 3rd). However, priority will be given to individuals applying for full term. (If you work only for Term 2, you must attend the staff-training week (May 25th– June 2nd).

We are looking for men and women with the following attributes:

• A knowledge and experience of the saving grace of Jesus Christ
• An understanding of and commitment to the Lordship of Jesus Christ in your personal life
• An understanding of and commitment to the authority of Scripture in your personal life
• A desire to share the saving message of Jesus Christ
• A desire to love people in the name of Jesus Christ
• A willingness to submit to authority and display humility in all matters of ministry and personal life

Thank you for your interest in returning to work at SOS If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. You can email Drew at drew@sosmemphis.org or call (901) 681-9044. We look forward to hearing from you. Application deadline: FEBRUARY 15th, 2012. We will notify all applicants on or before MARCH 18th, 2012.

In Christ,

Drew Haltom, Camp Director

SOS JOB DESCRIPTIONS

TEAM LEADERS: 24 Positions (men and women)

SOS Team Leaders will lead a work team of teenagers (6-9 youth) and one adult each week. Your primary responsibilities include loving your homeowner/family for whom you are making home repairs, facilitating relationships among your team members and your family, being the responsible party at the work sites, and developing relationships within your team. You will be our front line staff that ultimately seeks to glorify God by proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ in your attitudes, actions, and words with youth and homeowners. All team leaders will lead team devotions. Some team leaders may also be involved in our evening program.

RUNNERS: 5 Positions (5 men)

SOS Runners will primarily be responsible for the delivery of tools and materials to the work sites, maintenance and management of our shop, as well as building relationships with one another. We will have 10 Runners (5 college men and 5 inner city high school students). Each college Runner will be paired with a high school Runner. Our goal is two-fold: one, to provide timely and efficient delivery of materials; and two, to provide a cross-cultural, Christ-centered relationship with the high school Runners to make a spiritual impact in their life. Runners may be involved in our evening program.

SUPPORT STAFF: 5 Positions (1 Videographer, 1 Photographer, 1 kitchen staff, 1 female office staff and 1 female volunteer coordinator)

SOS Support Staff will do just that…support our volunteers, campers, and other staff. Within our Support Staff, SOS is looking to hire one videographer to create videos that enhance our summer camps and oversee audiovisual aspects of evening program; one photographer to capture exciting photos of our summer camps and oversee audiovisual aspects of evening program; one kitchen staff to manage kitchen inventory and provide camp meals; one female to work as an office staff, and one female to work as a volunteer coordinator. Support staff may be involved in our evening program.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS: 8 Positions (8 men)

SOS Construction Managers need to have a high level of construction expertise. Each Construction Manager will have the responsibility of managing and communicating the construction aspect of three work sites. Construction Managers will come under the leadership of the SOS full-time Construction Supervisors and will have their expertise to draw from daily, if needed. Construction Managers may be involved in our evening program.

SHOP MANAGER: 1 Position (man)

The Shop Manager needs to be a person who is ready to take on the challenge of managing a shop, managing ten college/high school Runners, creating an environment of unity and service, as well as leading morning Runner Bible studies. This position is reserved for returning summer staff.

STAFF SERVANT: 2 Positions (1 man and 1 woman)

The role of the Staff Servant is simple: to love and serve the SOS summer staff! This position is reserved for returning summer staff.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name *

First Last

Address *

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country / Region

Your Birthday

MM / DD / YYYY

Email *

Cell Phone *

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T-Shirt Size *

Please check the job(s) you are applying for. *

Availibility *

Full Term (May 27 - August 6)

First Term (May 27 - July 1)

Second Term (July 3 - August 6)

Everyone MUST Attend Staff Training Week May 27th – June 4th!

HEALTH

Specify Any Disabilities or Health Factors That Need To Be Considered – i.e. Asthma, etc.

EDUCATION

High School *

Graduation Date *

College/University *

Major *

Academic Status (Freshman, Sophomore, etc.) *

Please list any other graduate work or universities you've attended.

FAMILY

Father's Name *

Father's Age *

Father's Occupation *

Father's Phone Number *

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Father's Email

Father's Address *

Mother's Name *

Mother's Age *

Mother's Occupation *

Mother's Phone Number *

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Mother's Email

Mother's Address *

CHURCH MEMBERSHIP

Church Name *

Church Phone Number *

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Present Or Last Position:

Employer: *

Address: *

Supervisor: *

Phone Number *

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Position *

Start Date *

MM / DD / YYYY

End Date

MM / DD / YYYY

Reason for Leaving:

Previous Position

Employer:

Address:

Supervisor:

Phone Number

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Position Title:

Start Date

MM / DD / YYYY

End Date

MM / DD / YYYY

Reason for Leaving:

ACTIVITIES, INTERESTS, HOBBIES

List involvement and responsibilities held.

Music, Drama, Art

Athletics

Honor Societies

Religious Organizations

Social Groups

Other

Describe your confidence and ability in the following areas.

Speaking In Front Of Groups *

Leading Group Games *

Construction *

Leading Group Music *

Organizing and Planning *

Personal Evangelism *

Describe your involvement in the following areas.

Campus Fellowship/Large Group *

Small Group Study/Sharing *

Bible Study *

Worship In Local Church *

Describe your current use of...

Tobacco *

Alcohol *

During SOS Employment, Tobacco And Alcohol Use Is Forbidden. Will You Be Able To Abide By This Policy? *

Yes

No

ESSAYS

Please type a brief answer for the questions below.

What are some specific things that the Lord taught you while you were on summer staff at SOS in the past? *

How have you grown/matured since you were last on staff at SOS and how will this help you to be a better servant leader this summer? *

Why do you want to return and work another summer at SOS? *

I agree that all of the information that I submit is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I have prayerfully considered my decision to apply for SOS summer staff. *

I agree with the above statement.