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(USTA) United States Tennis Association · 11 hours ago

Undergraduate Intern Summer 2026 - Event Services

Queens, NY

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$20/hr - $20/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) is the national governing body for tennis in the U.S., dedicated to promoting the sport's growth. The Event Services intern will support the Event Services operation at the National Tennis Center in preparation for the 2026 US Open, collaborating with various teams to ensure successful event execution.

Event PromotionSportsTennis

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Facility Operations to ensure all guest-facing areas are prepped and ready for events

Update and monitor all of Guest Services’ supply inventory and communicate re-order needs as appropriate

Collaborate with the Event Ops team to facilitate deployment of all turnstiles, crowd control barriers, guard shacks, etc

In collaboration with HR and the Event Services team, coordinate radio rental needs for the event

Work with the Finance and Events teams to set up all Baggage structures in advance of the event

Work with the Manager, Community Relations and Events, and NTC HR to ensure frontline team members have the necessary resources daily

Understand all Guest Services Team Member functions and be ready to fulfill any role as needed throughout the tournament (ticket taking, at capacity situations, etc.)

Participate in Guest Services training development and provide support as necessary, including deck build and participating

Ensure daily tasks for the Guest Services Team (re-entry stamps, beverage orders, etc.) are completed

Provide operational support for US Open Guest Services Training sessions as needed

Assist in the coordination of various community relations initiatives (back-to-school kits, Queens Day, job fairs, and all USO community relations initiatives)

Provide support as needed for all events onsite

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Microsoft Office SuiteEvent coordinationProject managementInterpersonal skillsTech savvyDetail-orientedTeam-oriented

Required

An innovative thinker with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and strong project management skills

Strong work ethic, team-oriented attitude, and enthusiastic about contributing to the success of the events

Tech Savvy with proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, Google Suite)

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work long and consecutive days

Must have a 'hands-on' approach and be willing and able to perform physical tasks as needed (signage deployment, beverage deliveries, event set-ups)

Benefits

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.

Company

(USTA) United States Tennis Association

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

Founded in 1881