Graduate Intern Summer 2026 - Industry & Sales

ID

2025-4753

# 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 Industry & Sales Intern will play a key role in supporting the USTA’s 35x35 initiatives. National efforts focused on programming, playbooks, and strategies designed to grow player participation and retention. The intern will also assist the USTA Connect team in managing strategic growth partnerships that expand tennis participation and unlock new capital opportunities for the sport.

This internship is ideal for a self-starter with an interest in digital partnerships, event management, and the business of sports. The intern will gain exposure to cross-departmental projects, high-level partner engagement, and the operational planning behind one of the Industry & Sales Department’s largest annual events: the USTA Connect Partner Event at the US Open.

35x35 & Growth Partnership Support

• Assist with execution of 35x35 initiatives focused on player acquisition, retention, and grassroots program development

• Support growth partnerships aimed at expanding participation and identifying new funding opportunities

• Contribute to the development of playbooks, marketing materials, and national programming resources

USTA Connect Partner Management

• Support the onboarding and communication process for new and existing USTA Connect partners

• Help ensure marketing, integration, and activation deadlines are met

• Collect, organize, and report partner data; assist with uploading data into the Kinetica platform

• Generate and distribute catchment reports to partners, tracking performance and engagement metrics

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

• Current graduate student pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Sports Management, Communications, or a related field

• Strong organizational and project management skills with excellent attention to detail

• Effective written and verbal communication abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with CRM systems or data visualization tools is a plus

• Able to multitask and work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

• Passionate about sports, particularly tennis and eager to contribute to the USTA’s mission of growing the game

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.