What are the responsibilities and job description for the Undergraduate Intern Summer 2025 -Section Partnerships position at USTA?
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 is an 8-week program from June 10th through August 13th.
Working hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
Hybrid schedule: Must be capable to work on-site 2-3 days per week at the National Campus - Orlando
Hourly rate: $16.00
In this role you would act as an in-house consultant supporting any ongoing client projects, working with key stakeholders across USTA Sections, and helping develop best practices for our Section Partnerships department. You’ll be working across three teams that cover multiple areas of the business, including section liaising, tennis infrastructure, and national level meetings. You'll analyze key data, learn about our strategy and operations, and collaborate with USTA staff to provide insights and recommendations on where/how we can pursue our mission to grow the game of tennis.
The USTA is made up of 17 individual sections, each representing distinct geographic locations throughout the U.S. and all working to support players and promote the growth of the game across the country. The Section Partnership department is a dedicated consulting support team that works with Section Chief Executive Officers/Executive Directors and their staff to help develop and achieve Section specific goals and objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Gather and Analyze construction cost fata for Tennis Venue Services projects.
- Support the development of regionalized cost estimates and grant funding considerations.
- Compile best practices from Successful CTAs to update tools and resources.
- Support hospitality and USTA Family access during the US Open
- Create a dashboard to track the impact of Park Agency Tennis Assesments.
Who You Are
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent communication skills and keen understanding of collaborating in a decentralized org structure
- Ability to comfortably and confidently present to senior-level audiences
- Experience with BI tools for data analytics and analyzing complex sets of data to identify key insights
- Management consulting experience is highly desired
- Intellectually curious, with high standards for both personal and organizational results
- Experience with Agile development methodology in analytics and business intelligence applications
- Strong qualitative and quantitative analysis, with ability to keenly identify and diplomatically articulate both challenges and opportunities
- Experience within the tennis industry, sporting teams/leagues/NGBs, and/or grassroots advocacy organizations is preferred but not required
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 federa
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