Intern

Fellowship of Christian Athletes•College Park, MD

About The Position

The FCA Internship is a learning and developmental ministry experience for collegiate volunteers, offered during a summer or semester. It is designed to help student athletes discern their calling and career while introducing them to various aspects of ministry through FCA. Interns are not employees and are not paid by the hour or based on work production. They may receive a nominal stipend for living-related expenses during the internship. Experiences vary by location, with the primary goal of developing the intern’s understanding of their individual calling to ministry through relevant training and experience. The University of Maryland internship takes place during the school year and is flexible around the student’s class and practice schedule. Further information about the specific internship is available from the FCA staff associated with the posting. The role includes ministerial duties central to FCA’s mission, carried out as service to God. Interns are expected to agree with and abide by FCA’s Christian Community Statement, maintain a spiritual rhythm that includes daily prayer and Bible study, provide spiritual leadership to staff, volunteers, coaches, and athletes, participate weekly in a local church, and conduct themselves in accordance with FCA’s biblical standards of conduct.

Responsibilities

Agree with and abide by FCA’s Christian Community Statement.
Follow a spiritual rhythm that includes 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 personal example.
Connect with and participate in a local church through worship and weekly involvement.
Conduct oneself at all times in a manner affirming biblical standards of conduct in accordance with FCA’s Christian beliefs.