(USTA) United States Tennis Association · 7 hours ago
Graduate Intern Summer 2026 - Strategy and Operations
Queens, NY
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$35/hr - $35/hr
Start in 2026 SummerThe United States Tennis Association (USTA) is the national governing body for the sport of tennis, focused on promoting and developing tennis at all levels. The role involves operationalizing a three-year strategy for USA Tennis and collaborating with leadership on various responsibilities including research, analysis, and communication of strategic plans.
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Responsibilities
Operationalize 3 year strategy and develop strategic plans; lead cross-functional effort across USA Tennis, wider USTA, and external stakeholders
Perform quantitative and qualitative research and analysis to create analytical insights to identify recommendations and opportunities; package those into effective communication, and use them to inform critical decisions
Develop, track, and analyze metrics of measuring USA Tennis success
Synthesize and communicate strategy, budget, and operational plan for board level presentation
Support USA Tennis leadership as needed
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in or recently completed a graduate program (MBA, MPP, MS, MA, or equivalent) in Business, Strategy, Economics, Public Policy, Sports Management, Analytics, or a related field
Strong academic standing with coursework in strategy, analytics, finance, or organizational management preferred
Demonstrated ability to support strategy development and operational execution, including translating high-level strategy into actionable plans
Strong quantitative and qualitative research capabilities, including data analysis, market research, stakeholder interviews, and synthesis of insights
Experience developing KPIs, performance dashboards, or success metrics to track organizational or program outcomes
Ability to identify opportunities, evaluate trade-offs, and formulate data-driven recommendations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing executive-level materials
Ability to synthesize complex strategy, budget, and operational concepts into clear, compelling board-ready presentations
Comfortable presenting findings and recommendations to senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders
Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional and matrixed environments
Experience collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive alignment and execution
High level of professionalism, discretion, and adaptability when supporting senior leadership
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Interest in Sports & Development
Strong interest in elite athlete development, sports strategy, or national governing bodies
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.
And more!
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
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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Brendan McIntyre
Managing Director, Head of US Open, Pro Tennis and USA Tennis Communications and Content
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