2025 Summer Staff Application

2025 Summer Staff Application
Thank you for your interest in working at Peaceable Kingdom! We will accept applications on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Candidates who submit applications early are given priority. Applicants must submit a completed Summer Staff application, current resume, and two online recommendation forms (submitted electronically on behalf of the applicant). Feel free to reach out to camp@varietytexas.org with any questions!

Variety of Texas is an equal opportunity employer. Variety of Texas does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Personal Information

Incomplete information could disqualify you from further consideration. Please complete all the fields below.
Full Legal Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Email Address*
example@example.com
Best Contact Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Current Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Are you legally eligible to work in the U.S? *Proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required upon employment.*

YesNo
Are you at least 18 years or older? (If no, you may be required to provide authorization to work*

YesNo
Resume Upload

If unable to upload resume, please send via email to camp@varietytexas.org
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Educational Background

If your uploaded resume addresses all questions below, you may skip non-required Educational Background questions. Incomplete information could disqualify you from further consideration.
Please list the name of your high school, and the city and state it was located.
Year of high school graduation or GED:
If you are currently attending a college or university, please list the name of the college or university and the city and state in which it is located.
If you are currently attending a college or university, please list your degree or certificate program and expected graduation date.
If you have attended a college or university, please list the name of the college or university and the city and state in which it is located.
If you have attended a college or a university, please list your degree or certificate program and graduation date.
How did you hear about us?*

Varietytexas.orgOn Campus Job Fair/Recruiting TableWord of MouthSocial mediaIndeed.comOther
Employment History

If your uploaded resume addresses all questions below, you may skip Employment History questions. Incomplete information could disqualify you from further consideration.
Employer #1
Name of most recent employer
Heading
Dates of employment
Position held
Reason for leaving
Name of supervisor
Employer #2
Name of employer
Dates of employment
Position held
Name of supervisor
Reason for leaving
Employer #3
Name of employer
Dates of employment
Position held
Name of supervisor
Reason for leaving
Camp Experience
Please list any previous camps attended and/or worked at, and your position.*
Please select all of the following areas you have experience in.*

Working With AnimalsArcheryArts and CraftsOrienteeringDisc GolfCookingTheater/ImprovFishingPhotographyTeam BuildingSportsOther
If "other" is selected, please list.
The following questions ask about camp related certifications. Please note that these questions are intended to guage prior experience and comfort level with camp activities. All necessary training and certifications will be provided to Summer Staff during orientation.
Please select one of the following regarding your experience or comfort level with facilitating high ropes from the ground (ex. belaying)*

Currently certifiedPreviously certifiedNever certified but comfortable being certifiedNot comfortable being certified
Please select one of the following regarding your experience or comfort level with facilitating high ropes from heights (ex. operating the zip line tower)*

Currently certifiedPreviously certifiedNever certified but comfortable being certifiedNot comfortable being certified
Please select one of the following regarding your experience or comfort level with becoming First Aid/AED/CPR certified.*

Currently certifiedPreviously certifiedNever certified but comfortable being certifiedNot comfortable being certified
Please select one of the following regarding your experience or comfort level with becoming Lifeguard certified.*

Currently certifiedPreviously certifiedNever certified but comfortable being certifiedNot comfortable being certified
Please list any other relevant certifications or experiences you would like us to consider.
Why do you want to work at Peaceable Kingdom by Variety?*

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References
Please list three references. Please provide at least one personal and one professional. References should be able to speak to your ability to be successful in the Summer Staff position. Remember that the references you choose will reflect upon your application and candidacy for this position.
Reference 1*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
Relationship

ProfessionalPersonal
Reference 2*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
Relationship

ProfessionalPersonal
Reference 3*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
Relationship

ProfessionalPersonal
Legal History & Background Information
Have you ever been involuntarily terminated from a position of employment or asked to resign by an employer? If so, please explain. (This question does not apply to a layoff or reduction in force for economic reasons.)*
Have you ever been convicted of any crime other than a minor traffic violation?*

YesNo
If yes, please explain
Please read carefully before signing.

I certify that I have fully and accurately answered all questions and have given all information requested in this application for employment, and I understand that any wrong or incomplete information on the form may disqualify me for further consideration for employment or, if discovered after I am hired, may be grounds for my immediate dismissal. I understand that all such information is subject to verification by Variety- the Children's Charity of Texas, and hereby give my consent to Variety Texas to investigate my background and qualifications using any means, sources, and outside investigators at its disposal.

I agree to undergo any type of drug and/or alcohol testing that Variety Texas may require at any time. Finally, I understand that submission of this application does not necessarily mean that I will be hired and that if I am hired, my employment will be at will, and either I or Variety Texas may terminate my employment at any time, with or without notice or reason.
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2025 Summer Staff Application

Personal Information

Educational Background

Employment History

Employer #1

Heading

Employer #2

Employer #3

Camp Experience

References

Legal History & Background Information