Graduate Intern Summer 2026 Industry & Sales
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Job Location:
Orlando, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 sports 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. Dont know tennis Dont worry you can still find yourself in the game!
The Role
The Industry & Sales Intern will play a key role in supporting the USTAs 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 Departments 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: MondayFriday 9:00 AM5:00 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 USTAs 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 youre 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.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
USTA offers tennis play opportunities for competitive and recreational players. Find tennis events, tournaments and programs near you and get involved today!
