Internship

Job Description

Internship | FCA

The Tone:
This is an internship at FCA, specifically structured for student athletes, aiming to guide them in discerning their individual calling and career path within a ministry context. This program is designed to immerse participants in various aspects of FCA’s ministry operations. Through dedicated training and practical engagement, the role offers a developmental experience crucial for understanding and fulfilling a commitment to ministry. This position is considered vital for contributing to the overarching mission of FCA.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: Multiple locations
• Mission: This role is dedicated to developing the intern’s understanding of their individual calling to ministry and career within FCA’s mission.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Cultivate Spiritual Calling: Actively engage in experiences designed to deepen your understanding of your individual calling to ministry, utilizing provided training and practical ministry experiences.
• Uphold Christian Principles: Consistently agree with and adhere to the principles outlined in FCA’s Christian Community Statement, ensuring all conduct aligns with biblical standards of behavior at all times.
• Practice Personal Devotion: Maintain a disciplined spiritual rhythm that includes daily prayer and dedicated Bible study, specifically seeking to discern the Lord’s will and direction for FCA’s mission.
• Provide Spiritual Guidance: Lead, conduct, and offer spiritual leadership to staff members, volunteers, coaches, and athletes by modeling Christian principles through prayer, Bible study, worship, and living by example, thereby equipping others for service.
• Engage in Church Community: Actively connect with and participate in a local church community through regular worship services and consistent weekly involvement.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This role is ideal for collegiate students or recent graduates who are actively seeking to explore and develop their understanding of a calling to ministry. Candidates should be early in their career, eager to learn and grow within a faith-based organizational framework focused on athletic ministry.
• Experience: The internship is a learning and developmental experience; therefore, specific prior professional experience is not required. Candidates should demonstrate a volunteer spirit and a readiness to engage in ministry activities, as the role involves serving as a collegiate volunteer.
• Skills: Spiritual leadership, Biblical study and interpretation, Community engagement, Personal spiritual discipline.