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 internship is designed for students pursuing an MBA or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in full-cycle recruiting, data analytics, and process optimization. Working closely with the Talent Acquisition team, this intern will contribute to enhancing efficiency, equity, and improving the overall experience for candidates, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders.

• Support the full recruitment lifecycle, including requisition management, candidate sourcing, interview coordination, and onboarding activities.

• Complete an 8-week capstone project focused on improving the TA function through:

• Automation: Identify opportunities to streamline workflows using automation, AI, or other tools.

• Candidate Experience: Design surveys to assess communication, engagement, and transparency.

• Data Analytics: Conduct research, reporting, and analysis to deliver key insights into Talent Acquisition KPIs such as time-to-fill, cost per hire, client satisfaction, etc

• SOPs: Create tailored Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for our TA functions and business partners

• Other projects as assigned

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 New York Office or Orlando office.

• Compensation: $35.00 per hour

Who You Are

• Currently pursuing an MBA or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field.

• Interest in HR technology, process improvement, and talent analytics.

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills; enjoys problem-solving

• Advanced experience with Microsoft and Google suites (Excel, Sheets, Slides, Forms; formulas, tables, charts, etc). 

• Prior experience with Tableau, Adobe Pro, iCIMS or any other ATS is a plus.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders across all levels.

• Self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills.

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.