[WX] KidsFest '26 - Summer Staff

We are very excited to have you apply for a Summer Staff position for KidsFest '26. We take these paid positions seriously and hold students to a standard.

Qualifications to apply for Summer Staff:

Have an active and growing relationship with God
Have an adequate understanding of the Gospel
Have a heart to care for elementary-aged children and teach them about Jesus
Will have at least completed your freshman year of high school by Summer 2026
Are active in your local church or have a desire to get more involved
Have read and will agree to uphold Orchard Hill's Statement of Faith and the Code of Conduct.

Applications are due on March 15, 2026.

As we make decisions about hiring Summer Staff, we take the following into consideration:

Students who have been regularly involved in Orchard Hill Student Ministry throughout the past year
Students who have previous KidsFest/Kidzburgh serving experience
Students who can be available for all 3 weeks (including Sunday morning celebration and Sunday evening kick-off)

Application Instructions:

Read all of the above information.
Read Orchard Hill's Statement of Faith.
Read the Summer Staff Code of Conduct.
If you still qualify, complete and submit the below application.

Your name *

Email address *

Student Information Verification *

I verify that the information above is the student's information, NOT the parent/guardian's. If the information is the parent/guardian's, please logout of your account and reopen the form.

Personal Information

Address *

Phone number *

Birthdate *

Gender *

What church do you attend on a regular basis? *

What school do you attend? *

What grade level will you have completed by summer 2026? *

T-shirt size *

Please upload a photo of yourself. *

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How did you hear about this position? *

If a person, please provide their first and last name.

Scheduling

Weeks available *

You may check multiple. We will be taking this into consideration. THIS INCLUDES SUNDAY TO SUNDAY (KICK-OFF AND SUNDAY CELEBRATION).

Week 1: July 5-12

Week 2: July 12-19

Week 3: July 19-26

Summer Staff Training is Tuesday, June 30, and Wednesday, July 1. *

By checking this box, I understand that training is MANDATORY and that if I am unable to attend these training days, it may negatively impact my chances of being hired.

Experience, Skills, and Faith

Have you served as a KidsFest leader on Summer Staff before? If yes, please explain why you want to serve again. *

Do you currently serve in Kids or Student Ministry at Orchard Hill? If so, tell us about where and how you serve. *

What skills, abilities, and experiences qualify you to be a KidsFest leader of elementary students? *

Please describe the significant stages in your spiritual growth as well as what it means to you to be a Christian. *

What practices do you regularly employ to keep your spiritual life healthy? *

Briefly summarize what Jesus did on the cross as you would share it with someone who has never heard it. *

What are you most excited about when it comes to being a KidsFest leader this summer? *

References

Reference 1 *

An adult over 21 years old who is an Orchard Hill serving team member or ministry/group leader you have known for at least one year who is not related to you and has firsthand knowledge of your character and ability to work with children. If you do not attend Orchard Hill, please share a ministry leader or staff contact from your local church or ministry group. Please include their name, phone number, and email address.

Reference 2 *

An adult over 21 years old who you have known for at least one year who is not related to you, is not on Orchard Hill staff and has firsthand knowledge of your character and ability to work with children. Please include their name, phone number, and email address.

Parent/Guardian Contact Information

Parent/Guardian First and Last Name *

Parent/Guardian Phone Number *

Parent/Guardian Email Address *

Confirmations

I have read and understand Orchard Hill's Faith Statement. *

Statement of Faith is located above in the description.

I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the Summer Staff Code of Conduct. *

Summer Staff Code of Conduct is located above in the description.

Thank you for completing this application.

Please contact Mike Fischer, Director of Student Ministry, at mfischer@orchardhillchurch.com with any questions or concerns regarding this application.

Be on the lookout for acceptance information sent via email during the first week of April 2026.

A copy of your responses will be sent to your email address.