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

This is an 8-week program from June 10th through August 13th.

Working hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST

Hybrid schedule: Must be capable to work on-site 2-3 days per week at the Westchester Office.

Hourly rate: $35.00

• Join our dynamic Growth and Learning Department as a Graduate Intern, contributing to strategic initiatives that shape the future of organizational learning. You’ll gain hands-on experience managing impactful projects, such as developing a comprehensive education calendar, streamlining our Learning Management System (LMS), and designing a forward-looking career pathing framework.
• Education Calendar Management: Help create and manage a centralized education calendar, coordinating training sessions, workshops, and development initiatives.
• LMS Cleanup and Optimization: Conduct an audit of LMS content, identify gaps, and support the alignment of learning resources with critical skills needed for 2025–2035.
• Career Pathing Framework Development: Collaborate with stakeholders to design clear career paths, including defining critical competencies and creating tools for employee development.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with leaders, employees, and external partners to gather input, validate findings, and ensure project alignment.
• Project Management: Use project management tools to track progress, manage timelines, and successfully deliver project milestones.

Who You Are

• Currently pursuing a graduate degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Learning Design, or a related field.
• Strong project management skills and familiarity with tools like Trello, Asana, or Smartsheet.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Interest in learning systems, career development, and leadership growth.

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.