2026 Summer Internships - 3 Positions Available
The USTA New England Section is a 501(c)4 not-for-profit organization dedicated to inspiring healthier people and communities throughout New England. As one of 17 sections of the United States Tennis Association, we serve around 23,500 members across Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. With over 1 million people playing tennis in our region, we are committed to offering quality recreational and competitive programs for all ages and abilities. We believe in the power that tennis has to facilitate, for a lifetime, more connected, healthy, and social people and communities. Help us in our work and mission.
Overview:
Are you a passionate, motivated student seeking a meaningful, hands-on experience in the dynamic world of sports? USTA New England, the governing body of tennis in the region, is hiring three (3) driven interns for our 2026 Summer Internship Program!
We offer three distinct, exciting opportunities—each focused on a critical area of our mission. Please specify to which internship you are applying in your cover letter.
Key Internship Details (All 3 positions):
- Program Dates: Approximately 11 weeks, from June 1 to August 13, 2026.
- Schedule: Part-time, up to 28 hours per week, primarily Monday through Thursday, with occasional attendance required at weekend events.
- Compensation: $17 per hour.
- Location: Hybrid. Must be able to travel to our office in Westborough, MA one time per week (usually Wednesday) for team meetings and attend other meetings/events throughout the section.
- Benefits: Hone your skills in an inclusive learning environment, network with USTA New England senior leadership and stakeholders, and gain extensive knowledge of Sports Marketing or Sport Administration.
2026 Internship Opportunities (Choose One):
Sports Marketing Internship: Dive into the operational and business aspects of recreational sports, learning how we promote and grow tennis across New England through compelling content and strategic campaigns.
What You'll Do (Unique Focus Areas):
- Marketing & Communications: Develop marketing materials, create engaging social media posts, write compelling content for multiple platforms, and curate print/story content for usta.com. Complete at least two written assignments.
- Digital Media: Hone your graphic design, photo, and video editing skills for social media platforms. Analyze social media performance and provide insights. Support content creation (reels, high-quality and relatable photos, caption writing, and posting).
- Sponsorship & Partnerships: Assist with executing sponsorship deliverables.
Recreation/Competition Internship: Play a vital role in delivering high-quality programming, supporting everything from community-level recreational tennis to competitive tournaments and coach development.
What You'll Do (Unique Focus Areas):
- Programming Support: Collaborate with Managers to support the execution and planning of summer programming, including Tennis in the Parks and Social Leagues, preparing equipment, and organizing participant data.
- Competition Support: Assist the Competition Team with junior Tournaments, player development camps and coach workshops.
- Data Collection: Complete a section-wide park facility program data project to identify areas for facility and programming growth. Manage and update contact lists for high school and college coaches.
Operations/Social Impact Internship: Support the core operational functions of the section (Finance, HR) and advance key social impact initiatives centered on access, engagement, and belonging in tennis.
What You'll Do (Unique Focus Areas):
- Strategic Support: Assist the Operations Manager with tracking expenditures, seasonal recruiting/onboarding, and conducting industry research/benchmarking.
- Social Impact: Work with the Head of Social Impact Opportunity to advance initiatives. Assist with 2026 planning, and research related to adaptive and wheelchair tennis growth.
- Data Collection/Process Improvement: Organize program data and document outcomes across inclusive programming to measure community impact. Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving departmental efficiency.
- Resource Development/Community Engagement: Help build digital platforms for NJTL chapters and Community Tennis Associations (CTAs). Organize program data to measure community impact and support the coordination of outreach to non-profit partners.
General Internship Responsibilities (Shared across all 3 positions)
- Event Support: Play a key role in organizing, coordinating, and attending events that align with our mission. Arrive on time to events & functions and complete assignments and projects by specified deadlines. Assist with conducting various audits of physical inventory stock to support programs and events. Events may include Junior Sectionals, USTA League Championships, Coach Workshops, Hall of Fame Open.
- Project Management: Collaborate with USTA New England staff from other departments on comprehensive projects, delivering proactive updates. Present on intern projects and other completed assignments during the final week of internship.
- Customer Service: Provide exceptional service to members and volunteers.
- Other duties as assigned
What We're Looking For
- Self-Starter: Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and a strong work ethic.
- Customer-Focused: A commitment to providing excellent customer service.
- Organized & Detail-Oriented: A knack for keeping on top of projects and deadlines.
- Inclusive Thinker: Consider diverse perspectives when working.
- Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in Google Drive, Microsoft Office, and social media platforms.
- Accountable & Communicative: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively and manage time wisely.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with preference given to upper-level students. All major areas of study welcome; Marketing, Communication or related is preferred for Marketing Internship.
- Residence within the New England Section.
- Availability for flexible hours, including evenings and weekends at events as needed.
- Interest in pursuing a career in Sports Management, Recreation Management, or similar (preferred). Note: Interest in pursuing a career in Sports Marketing/Communication preferred for the Marketing Internship.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
- Knowledge of tennis is a plus!
Benefits
Hone your skills in an inclusive learning environment, network with USTA New England senior leadership and stakeholders, and gain extensive knowledge of Sports Marketing or Sport Administration.
Position FAQs
- Who do these positions work with? These positions will work closely with members of the Marketing team (Marketing Internship), Community Tennis Team & Competition & Coaching Team (Recreation/Competition Internship), and Executive Team (Administration/Social Impact Internship). All three positions will also collaborate with all other teams at USTA New England.
- What does Hybrid mean for these roles? We have an office in Westborough, MA. The applicant must be able to travel to the office one time per week (Wednesdays) to meet with the team. This person may need to attend additional meetings / all-staff meetings in the Westborough, MA office and at events throughout the section.
- How much do these positions pay? These positions are seasonal and part-time (4 day work week) and pay $17 per hour.
- What is USTA New England’s approach to a diverse and equitable workforce? We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and where every voice is valued. While our commitment is outlined in our statement below, we recognize that building an inclusive and equitable workplace goes beyond a written statement. We are dedicated to ongoing education, fostering belonging, and cultivating a culture where everyone can thrive—both within our organization and in the communities we serve.
What does the hiring process consist of? The first step is to Apply!
- Apply - We will be accepting applications until April 3, 2026.
- Screens - If you are selected for a screen, it will be conducted virtually on Google Meet.
- Interviews - If you are selected to advance for an interview, it will be conducted virtually on Google Meet.
- Offers - Offers will be made by each respective hiring manager.
- Questions - Please contact Jeanne Carhart, Operations Manager, at carhart@newengland.usta.com.
If you prefer to submit a physical application and cover letter, please address it to:
USTA New England
ATTN: Jeanne Carhart
110 Turnpike Road, Suite 110
Westborough, MA 01581