Graduate Intern Summer 2026 - Strategy and Operations

USTA National Tennis Center • Queens, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 USA Tennis is USTA’s newly expanded division—including USTA's 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 pathway. In 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: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM ET Hybrid role requiring 3 days per week on-site at our Times Square office. Compensation : $35.00 per hour

Requirements

• 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

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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern