Director, Advocacy Strategy & Grants Leadership

USTA (United States Tennis Association); Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid with flexibility

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with employer matching

Learning & Development

Job summary

USTA is seeking a Director of Advocacy Strategy in Orlando, FL, a hybrid role partnering with senior leadership to advance advocacy priorities through grants, fundraising, and strategic initiatives. You will guide multiple teams, build dashboards, and influence decision-making across departments.

The role emphasizes stakeholder management, public speaking, and program leadership, with a focus on community development and youth engagement within tennis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; 5+ years of experience preferred.
• Strong consulting and advisory skill set; trusted advisor to senior leaders and partners.
• Comfortable using data and evaluation to drive strategy; experience setting KPIs and dashboards.
• Outstanding problem-solving and program management skills; ability to prioritize effectively.
• Excellent public speaking and written communication; tailored messaging for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership with complex projects and multiple stakeholders across geographies.
• Hybrid/flex role in Orlando, FL; must meet USTA hybrid requirements.

Responsibilities

• Partner with department lead to iterate on strategic pillars—advocacy, grants, fundraising.
• Lead projects; identify challenges/opportunities and develop solutions.
• Represent Advocacy Team across business units; align needs and opportunities.
• Manage existing priorities as project manager; maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Support public image through deck design and speaking engagements.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to fellows, externs, and external consultants.

Skills

Strategy consulting

Stakeholder management

Public speaking

Data-driven decision making

Project management

KPI reporting

Relationship building

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

USTA is seeking a Director of Advocacy Strategy in Orlando, FL, a hybrid role partnering with senior leadership to advance advocacy priorities through grants, fundraising, and strategic initiatives. You will guide multiple teams, build dashboards, and influence decision-making across departments.

The role emphasizes stakeholder management, public speaking, and program leadership, with a focus on community development and youth engagement within tennis.