Employment Opportunities

Middle States Job Opportunities:

Sport Management Intern: Tournaments & Special Events

OVERVIEW: The United States Tennis Association (USTA) Middle States section, based in Valley Forge, Pa., is looking for a sport management intern for summer 2026. Interns in this position will report to the Marketing and Communications Manager and work closely with USTA staff to execute projects involving USTA League and the USTA Pro Circuit event in Landisville, Pa. The majority of the work will be done virtually and at events taking place throughout the summer. An interest in public relations, recreational sport management, marketing, communications, or event planning is required. Being an unpaid internship, USTA Middle States will work with the college or university to provide course credit. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Content Development - Assist in the processes of creating original content, including writing, photography and graphic design

• Marketing – Assist in promoting events and programs. 

• Media and publications - Assist in growing media and contributing to online and print publications.

• Event Management - Assist with event planning of Middle States-sponsored events.

  • This includes heavy involvement with media assistance for the Koser Jewelers Tennis Challenge, a week-long USTA Pro Circuit event. The intern will also contribute to all other USTA Pro Circuit events that take place during the summer months.

     

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current enrollment in a college or university (and ability to take the internship for credits)

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Strong interpersonal communications skills

• Experience or interest in photography

• Computer experience in Microsoft Office platform; interest in the Adobe Creative Suite

• Strong editing skills

• Ability to meet deadlines, handle tasks responsibly and work independently

• Interest in, and knowledge of, one or more of the following fields: journalism, marketing, public relations, sports management

   

OTHER DETAILS:

• May through September, with a flexible start date.

• Candidate must be available for at least 12 hours per week, for a 10-week period.*

• Candidate must be available to work weekend events when needed (willing to work extra hours during the Koser Jewelers Tennis Challenge event at Hempfield recCenter in Landisville, Pa.).

  • Koser Jewelers Tennis Challenge (August 3-9)

  • USTA League Section Tournaments (May 29 - 31, June 5-7)

  • USTA League District Tournaments (July 24-26, August 1-2, 28-30)

• Candidate must have a valid driving license and reliable transportation.

• USTA Middle States will work with the college or university to provide course credit. This internship is unpaid. 

   

*Hours per week and duration of internship are negotiable, for the right candidate, based on the student's needs. 

How to apply: Please send resume and cover letter to USTA Middle States Marketing and Communications (communications@ms.usta.com). Include “Intern Application” in the subject line. Application deadline is February 28, 2026.

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About Our Team

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) Middle States Section, a not-for-profit organization located in Valley Forge, Pa., is part of the national governing body of the sport of tennis in the United States.

USTA Middle States is a vibrant, collaborative work environment that draws people who are passionate about their jobs. A diverse, dynamic organization, USTA Middle States is dedicated to growing the game of tennis for all people throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Northwest West Virginia.