A server big like MineVast probably should have a little more staff just so it balances out the amount of players on each server. Are they in desperate need for staff? No. Firstly, they know themselves most of the server won't meet the requirements of staff. I'm one of the majorities that do not meet the requirements. After that, they need people with staff experiences and a mature background, there're tons of 14+-year-oldsds that aren't mature enough for a staff position. That's why it may seem like there's a big shortage of staff but until more people, they think deserve staff; there will be a little shortage of staff. I'm sure more people will be promoted soon as the server is growing at a decent rate.
So in conclusion, I do agree with your statement but they just can't hire people with half decent applications and don't meet the requirements just so they have more staff. You shouldn't low the requirement standards on a growing server as staff will pile over.
I signed up and I probably will be since they do need staff members
If your name has 2K4 in it. (2K4 = 2004). I'm assuming you were born in 2004. Which means you wouldn't meet the age requirement of 14. So I wouldn't say "I probably will be since they do need staff members" because requirements are specific.