What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal, Runner Merchandising position at United States Tennis Association?
Who We Are It takes the most talented people to put on the world’s greatest tennis event. The US Open Tennis Championships are 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 witness the toughest tennis on the game’s biggest stage. With more than 900,000 on-site visitors, over 224 million television viewers worldwide and over 45 million online visitors globally in 2025, why not come and enjoy the thrill and excitement of working with our team?
Position located in the Purchase, NY office until first week in August. - USTA Westchester Office - 3 to 4 In-Person Days a Week
The role works at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, NY - August 1 through September 12th
The Role
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.
Who You Are
- Must be capable to work at the USTA Purchase, NY 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
The expected range for the base salary for this position is $18.00 per hour. This range does not include any additional pay or benefits for which a person may qualify. The actual base salary offered is determined by several variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, the years of relevant experience, their unique skills, and the location from which they will be performing the job.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Salary : $18
