Undergraduate Intern Summer 2026 - Merchandising

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

• Manage the internal merchandise request system, which includes receiving and fulfilling orders and daily inventory of stock.

• Manage on-site merchandise storage areas, ensuring they are organized and properly inventoried. 

• Serve as a US Open uniform ambassador. This includes receiving uniform orders, logging them into the system and fulfilling orders, and maintaining accurate inventory counts.

• Manage the US Open hospitality program. This includes logging and organizing requests into the system, creating invoices, and ensuring all orders are packed and marked with the correct delivery instructions

Program details:

• 8-week program from June 9 through August 11

• Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM ET

• Hybrid role requiring 3 days per week on-site at our Westchester office.

• Compensation: $20.00 per hour

Who You Are

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in G-Suite, particularly a strong background in Google Sheets.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Be able to conduct a daily inventory of all merchandise.

What the Program OffersAs an intern, you will fully immerse yourself in 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 federal, state, or local law.