Graduate Intern Summer 2026 Strategy and Operations
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Job Location:
Orlando, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 days 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
USA Tennis is USTAs newly expanded divisionincluding USTAs Player Development Pro Circuit Collegiate Junior Competition and International Team Events with the goal of developing both elite junior and professional players.
In upcoming months USA Tennis will be focusing on finalizing and operationalizing strategy to optimize all elements of the developmental addition we will be looking to enable the ecosystem in creating conditions to develop new American champions. You will be working directly with USA Tennis leadership on variety of responsibilities including:
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
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 Times Square office.
Compensation: $35.00 per hour
Who You Are
- 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
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!
