2026 Merchandising Runner

USTA National Tennis Center•Queens, NY

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The US Open Tennis Championships is one of the highest-attended annual sporting events in the world. Each year, for three weeks in the late summer, the US Open is the focus of the sports & entertainment universe. Passionate fans from around the world come to NYC to be a part of the event that has redefined 'spectacular' and has become a worldwide pop-culture destination. With more than 1 Million on-site visitors, 224 million television viewers worldwide, close to 40 million online visits and more than 3 billion social media engagements in 2025, why not come and enjoy the thrill and excitement of working with our team? Why Work for 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 creating opportunities for ALL to participate. Don’t know tennis? Don't worry, you can still find yourself in the game! We are seeking Seasonal Merchandising Runner who play an essential role in the US Open experience.

Requirements

Must be capable to work at the Westchester office and the National Tennis Center located in Queens during the US Open
Capable of moving of boxes and some physical exertion
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs
Pleasant manner, teamwork attitude
Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel and Word
Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

Assist the Merchandising Department with Various Administrative Tasks
Assist with US Open RL & Generic Staff Clothing Program Distribution.
Assist with US Open Hospitality Merchandise Program Distribution.
Assist with On-Site Gifting Requests, including pulling, packaging, and distributing items.
Count and maintain internal inventory both on-site and at off-site storage locations.
Work alongside the Director, Merchandise & US Open Merchandise Concessionaire to ensure retail displays maintain presentation quality.
Assist with US Open E-Commerce Photoshoot, including requesting samples, booking rooms, coordinating vendor access, cataloging and returning samples.