Are you ready for a summer that will challenge and transform you? Big Creek Missions is looking for passionate, dedicated, and Christ-centered leaders to join our summer team. This is your chance to make a real impact in a struggling area, while growing in your faith and leadership.

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What Makes a Great Summer Staff Member?

We’re seeking individuals who are:

• Christ-focused: Your faith is at the core of everything you do.

• Humble: You’re ready to learn and grow, putting the team and community first.

• Passionate: You’re driven to serve and make a difference.

• Caring: You genuinely care about others and their needs.

• Hardworking: You’re ready to put in the effort and tackle challenges head-on.

• Team-oriented: You thrive in a collaborative environment.

• Drama-free: You keep things positive and focus on the mission.

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At Big Creek, we live and work together, supporting and encouraging each other through all the ups and downs. It’s tough work, but the rewards are incredible. You’ll experience a range of emotions—celebration, exhaustion, and hope—as you serve a community in need. Our staff often leave with a deeper understanding of grace and a stronger relationship with Christ.

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If you're excited to spend your summer glorifying the Lord and making a tangible difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to be part of something truly meaningful!

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What is the time commitment for Summer Staff? 
 

In 2025 - we do offer three opportunities to serve as staff.  Please know that our priority will be those who can serve the entire summer.  

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1) Commitment for the entire summer: Approximately May 17 - August 3.  These positions will be the highest paid, and typically, these staff will be the lead staff in many areas.  You will lead for 10 weeks of summer missions plus 1 week of training. 

2) Commitment for session 1: Approximately May 17 - July 6.  1 week of training and 6 weeks of service.  

3) Commitment for session 2: Approximately June 30 - August 8.  1 week of training and 5 weeks of service

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Those who choose the partial summer option have slightly lower chances of being hired, as we have to find someone with an identical skillset to serve the other half of the summer.  

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What would my typical day look like at Big Creek? 
 

Each day is a little different!   You may be ministering with children one minute and cleaning trash cans the next.  Every role is important  - and every role is focused on missions and serving our missionary service teams (Big Creekers)  Below is an "average day".  

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• 7 am - Breakfast (you will be assigned to help with one breakfast per week... arrive at 6:15am!)  

• 8 am - Worship  (some of our staff help with music and tech) 

• 9 am - 4 pm:  Let's  go serve!  As a staff member, you will be given the opportunity to lead a group of BigCreekers in our community.  Your team would focus on one of these three areas: Community (nursing homes, yard-work, food preparation & delivery, clothing drives, etc.), Construction (porches, roofs, and other projects), and Children (day-camps, VBS, and other kids programs).  

• 4:30 pm - Dinner Prep: you'll have one day per week helping with a dinner.  Otherwise, you can interact with volunteers, prepare for the day ahead, or take some personal time to dive into devotion 

• 5:30 pm - Dinner (don't worry, our food is actually pretty good since we have to eat it too!)

• 7:40 pm - Prayer time - this is a time for you to unwind and prepare your heart for evening worship

• 8:00 pm - Worship 

• 9:00 pm - Nightly Staff Recap and Unwind, then prepare for tomorrow!

Interspersed through the week, our staff have other jobs they are assigned to "manage."  Example, you may supervise a team of guests who run the store, clean bathrooms, or do the dishes. You won't have to do this every day, but you will be expected to monitor the "Big Creekers," who volunteers to help! 

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What are some specific "skills" we are seeking with staff? 
Worship team members - Tech (sound, lights)
Lifeguards for our daycamps at the local pool
Children's Ministry / Education Majors
Construction Crew Leaders: those with some construction experience (or desire to learn) 

Community Ministry - those with a desire for social work or family ministry 

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Worship Team Specifics 
 

Our worship team members will lead mission groups during the day and also lead worship twice daily! 
Each morning, you'll lead a 2-3 song worship set 
Each evening, you'll lead a 4-5 song worship set. 

You will connect with, and serve with, those you're leading in worship. 

The worship team typically arrives a couple days early to learn their worship songs 
We strive to provide relevant Christ-Centered & Scripturally supported current worship songs 

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Seeking: Vocalists, Keys, Acoustic, Electric, Bass, Drums, Tech 

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What Are the Time Requirements and Pay?

Our summer staff program runs from around May 18 to August 3. Please plan to arrive on or around May 18 and stay until approximately August 3.

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The weekly schedule is busy, but you'll have some downtime. Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings are generally less hectic, as our Big Creek community takes a break. We also use this time for planned staff outings and preparation for the upcoming week.

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Pay and Benefits:

• Summer Staff Pay: Starting at $400 per week. Assistant or support staff may receive a lower rate.

• Lodging & Food: Provided at no cost. Staff typically have minimal expenses, with one meal out on Wednesday nights being the only regular personal expense.

• Bonus: Staff who complete the entire summer receive a bonus at the end of the season and have a higher chance of being hired again in the future.​

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Application Deadline and Process:

• Apply Early: We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

• Interview: Once your application is complete, our staff coordinator will arrange a Zoom or Teams interview.

• Hiring: Positions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so early application is beneficial.

 

Before You Apply: 

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*Make sure you are READY! Summer Staff isn't for everyone. It takes commitment, sacrifice, and a heart for service!

*Please have 3 references available (Name, Email, and Phone Number) 

Plan to spend about 30-45 minutes total on the application.  You may save and return at any time! 

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Questions: 

Big Creek Campus:

Kevin Rogers, Director

kevinr@bigcreekmissions.com

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Wheelwright Campus: 

Tammy & Bubba Roberson, Directors

tammy@bigcreekmissions.com 

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