On paper, it might sound like you’re just reffing rec games or helping students find their seats. But if you’ve ever been part of the BigStuf internship, you know it’s so much more than that.
Every role you take on as an intern helps shape something much bigger. And it just so happens that the skills you develop in the process directly transfer into real-world jobs, leadership opportunities, and even your future calling.
Here’s what we mean:
You’re Not Just Reffing Rec… You’re Leading Under Pressure
Whether you’re officiating a heated volleyball match or helping students manage fair play during a spikeball game, you’re learning how to:
- Set expectations and enforce rules with confidence
- Handle conflict with clarity and fairness
- Stay calm and focused when things get intense
Translation: You’re building leadership, decision-making, and people management skills. That applies to everything from leading a team to managing a classroom to navigating future group projects or job responsibilities.
You’re Not Just Running Cameras… You’re Telling Stories That Matter
Capturing sessions on camera or helping with social content teaches more than just tech. You’re learning:
- How to frame a story through visuals
- Real-time adaptability during live events
- Communication with a production team under tight timelines
Whether you go into media, marketing, or just want to be a better communicator—these are high-value, high-demand skills.
You’re Not Just Helping with Check-In… You’re Managing Logistics Like a Pro
On arrival day, interns help move thousands of people through check-in smoothly. That means:
- Customer service under pressure
- Problem-solving in real time
- Coordinating across teams to ensure nothing slips through
In the business world? That’s operations, logistics, and hospitality experience right there.
You’re Not Just Filling in for a Small Group Leader… You’re Becoming One
Sometimes leaders are running late, or need a moment—and you step in. What that means:
- Taking initiative without being asked
- Leading meaningful conversations with middle or high schoolers
- Building trust quickly in high-impact moments
That’s emotional intelligence, mentorship, and leadership in action. These moments make you a stronger coach, leader, or teammate—whatever field you pursue.
You’re Not Just Running the Store… You’re Managing a Real Brand Experience
Interns help run the BigStuf store, which means:
- Handling transactions and managing inventory
- Understanding merchandising and customer flow
- Creating an experience that matches the heart of the brand
In short? Retail experience, brand operations, and people skills that matter.
You’re Not Just Running Propresenter… You’re Driving the Room
Operating slides during a worship session or talk means:
- Anticipating transitions and adapting in real-time
- Supporting communication through visual design
- Working as part of a high-functioning team with trust and timing
It’s production. It’s communication. It’s reliability. And it shows up everywhere—especially in creative and technical fields.
You’re Not Just Making Rundowns… You’re Learning Project Management
Interns who help build Planning Center rundowns are:
- Mapping out timing and flow for events
- Coordinating people, tech, and transitions
- Communicating across departments to make it all work
That’s not just camp—it’s real-world project coordination and planning experience.
You Might Not Realize It Now, But You’re Building a Resume
BigStuf interns leave with more than memories. They leave with experiences they can speak to in interviews. Leadership examples they can use in essays. Teamwork stories they can share in job applications.
Whether you’re headed toward ministry, media, business, education, nonprofit work—or anything in between—this internship is a launchpad.
Want to apply?
Applications are open now through December 1.
It’s not just camp. It's a foundation of skills that you're sure to use throughout the rest of your life. And it might just be the best way to spend your summer.
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