Support Center Intern

Fellowship of Christian Athletes•Kansas City, MO

38d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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. The FCA Legal Internship is designed to provide substantive, hands-on in-house legal experience within a national nonprofit organization. Interns will work directly with FCA attorneys and staff on legal matters, gaining exposure to practical legal decision-making in a mission-driven environment. By the end of the internship, students will have: Strengthened legal research and analytical skills Drafted and revised contracts, policies, and internal guidance documents Developed issue-spotting abilities in real-world nonprofit operations Gained experience advising non-lawyer clients in a collaborative setting Observed the role of in-house counsel in strategic organizational decision-making Increased understanding of legal issues unique to nonprofit and faith-based organizations

Requirements

2L or 3L law students in good academic standing
Possess strong research and writing skills
Demonstrate professionalism and sound judgment
Have interest in nonprofit or in-house practice
Support FCA’s mission and values
Demonstrated ability to conduct basic legal research using Westlaw and other platforms
Strong foundational legal writing skills (e.g., memo writing, rule synthesis)
Ability to identify key legal issues and ask thoughtful follow-up questions
Careful attention to detail when reviewing contracts or policy documents
Professionalism and discretion in handling confidential information
Reliable follow-through and ability to meet deadlines
Openness to feedback and willingness to revise work product
Ability to work independently in a remote or hybrid setting

Nice To Haves

Athletic background preferred

Responsibilities

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.
Any task related to the departmental internship and intern professional growth as noted below.
Legal research and memorandum drafting
Drafting and reviewing contracts (vendor agreements, independent contractor agreements, partnership agreements, etc.)
Assisting with nonprofit governance matters
Supporting employment and HR-related compliance issues
Reviewing and drafting policies and internal guidance documents
Assisting with risk management and operational compliance
Supporting intellectual property and branding matters
Interns will not be limited to administrative tasks; they will engage meaningfully in the work of the department. “Whatever the Law Department is working on, you’ll be helping with.”
Sign a confidentiality agreement
Adhere to professional responsibility standards
Receive training on data privacy and internal protocols
Work under attorney supervision for all substantive legal matters