Graduate Intern Summer 2026 - Section Partnerships

ID

2025-4754

# of Openings

1

Category

Administrative

Company : Name

US-FL-Lake Nona

Who We Are

We are Tennis! The USTA (United States Tennis Association) is the national governing body for the sport of tennis and the leader in promoting and developing the sport’s growth on every level in the United States, from local communities to the crown jewel of the professional game, the US Open.

Why Intern with the USTA?
We are a passionate team of staff and volunteers focused on growing the sport of tennis and making it accessible to all. We are committed to removing barriers and crafting opportunities for ALL to participate. Don’t know tennis? Don't worry, you can still find yourself in the game!

The Role

The USTA is composed of 17 individual Sections, each representing distinct geographic regions across the United States. All Sections work to support players and promote the growth of the sport locally and nationally. The Section Partnership department serves as a dedicated consulting team that works directly with Section Chief Executive Officers/Executive Directors and their staff to develop and achieve Section-specific goals and objectives. We are seeking a graduate student to support our Section Partnership team. In this role, you will

• Serve as an internal consultant for USTA Sections

• Support ongoing client projects

• Collaborate with key stakeholders across USTA Sections

• Help develop best practices for the Section Partnerships department

• Analyze key data to learn about our strategy and operations

• Work closely with USTA staff to provide insights and recommendations that help further our mission to grow the game of tennis

Program details:

• 8-week program from June 9 through August 11

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM ET

• Hybrid role requiring 3 days per week on-site at our Orlando office.

• Compensation: $35.00 per hour

Who You Are

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication abilities and an understanding of collaboration within a decentralized organizational structure

• Comfortable and confident presenting to senior-level audiences

• Experienced with BI tools and capable of analyzing complex datasets to extract key insights

• Management consulting experience is highly desired

• Intellectually curious with high standards for personal and organizational performance

• Familiarity with Agile development methodology in analytics or business intelligence applications

• Strong qualitative and quantitative analysis skills, with the ability to diplomatically identify and articulate challenges and opportunities

• Experience within the tennis industry, sports teams/leagues/NGBs, or grassroots advocacy organizations is preferred but not required

What the Program Offers
As an intern, you will fully immerse into the USTA culture and be a true part of the team! During the program you will have the opportunity to network with Senior Leadership- including the CEO- as well as be mentored by current staff. Additionally, you can look forward to:

• Weekly professional development workshops.
• Participation in a group project which will be presented to staff at the end of the program.
• Opportunity to have your resume reviewed by one of our recruiters.
• Ability to participate in company activities, including our 7 Business Resource Groups.
• And more!

Come One, Come All

We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested; all unique backgrounds and experiences welcome!

USTA is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals, regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, family status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.