The Internship experience is designed to develop potential employees in discerning their calling and career while introducing them to various aspects of ministry through FCA. FCA internship experiences vary from department to department; however, the primary goal of each internship is to develop the intern's understanding of his/her individual calling to ministry through related training and experience. Further information about each specific internship is available by contacting the FCA staff associated with this posting.

This is a part-time (maximum of 29 hours per week) paid internship. The length of the internship will be dictated by the position supervisor.

MINISTERIAL DUTIES

These responsibilities are critical to the FCA mission and this position plays a vital role in our ministry. FCA expects all functions and responsibilities outlined below to be carried out with a heart surrendered to serving God as a form of worship.

• Agree with, and abide by, FCA's Christian Community Statement.
• Follow a spiritual rhythm including daily prayer and Bible study to seek the Lord's will for FCA.
• Lead, conduct and provide spiritual leadership for staff, volunteers, coaches and athletes through prayer, Bible study, worship and living by example so they are equipped to serve others.
• Connect to and participate in a local church through worship and weekly involvement.
• Conduct yourself in a manner that affirms biblical standards of conduct in accordance with FCA's Christian beliefs (see FCA's Christian Community Statement) at all times.

  TASK

• Any task related to the departmental internship and intern professional growth as noted below.

Qualifications

LEGAL INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is seeking a 1L or 2L Legal Intern to support our mission to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church. If you played sports and share FCA’s vision to see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes, this is a great opportunity to apply your legal education to the world of sports ministry. 

As a Legal Intern, you’ll assist with legal research, work with field staff on various compliance issues, draft various documents including policies, guidance, and contracts, and help review organizational practices. Basically, whatever the Law Department is working on, you’ll be helping with. The FCA Law Department is a small, close-knit team that operates on the In-the-Boat model: we, as FCA’s attorneys, are “in the boat” with all FCA staff, viewing concerns from their vantage point, helping define a solution to their ultimate goal and, together with them, building the pathway to get there. Every day will offer variety and the chance to use your legal training in a Christ-centered, mission-driven environment.

You’ll gain practical in-house experience in several areas of law applicable to nonprofits while developing your writing, analytical, and client-service skills. This internship can be fully remote or hybrid (depending on location) and includes a week-long in-person experience at our Kansas City headquarters to connect with the team. Interns will also be connected with local FCA staff in their area to deepen engagement with FCA’s mission.

 

INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Logistics, Hours, and Academic Credit

• Dates: June 1 - July 31 (8-10 weeks) – flexible

• Remote position with travel requirements

• Travel required: First week in Kansas City with team; travel expenses covered
• Camp Engagement: requirement to attend at least 2 days of a local sports camp
• Hours per week: Flexible (typically 10–20 during semester; 30–40 in summer)
• Credit: If school approves
• Opportunity for long-term employment: Not currently
• Credit: Eligible for academic credit consistent with law school externship requirements
• FCA will comply with any supervision, evaluation, and reporting requirements imposed by the law school

Educational Purpose & Learning Outcomes

The FCA Legal Internship is designed to provide substantive, hands-on in-house legal experience wit