US Open 2026 Seasonal Jobs: Pay, Roles, and How to Get Hired in NYC

The 2026 US Open runs August 23 through September 13 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens — and behind every match is a seasonal workforce of guest services staff, hospitality reps, custodial crews, and event operations teams. For anyone weighing seasonal or event work as a way into a hospitality or events career, the US Open is one of the most visible, well-documented examples available: real posted pay rates, a defined hiring window, and a resume line from a globally recognized event.

This guide breaks down what the roles actually pay, what the jobs involve, and — most usefully for planning ahead — how the hiring cycle runs so you can be ready when applications open for the next tournament.

How much do US Open jobs pay?

Pay depends on the role. Official 2026 US Open seasonal postings on the tournament's careers site list guest access team member roles at around $19/hr, guest services supervisor at $21/hr, and premier experience concierge at $20/hr. These are the specific, employer-posted rates for named roles rather than a single blanket figure, so the exact number depends on which position you apply for.

What jobs are available at the US Open?

The tournament's official careers site groups seasonal openings into six categories: event services (parking, ticketing, stadium and gate support), player services (court and player-facing support), hospitality (suite and concierge staff), facility operations (housekeeping and custodial), administrative and technology (office, credentials, IT), and a smaller set of year-round corporate roles. Featured entry-level postings typically include Guest Services Team Member, Housekeeping for US Open Suites, and Custodian.

When does US Open hiring open?

For the 2026 tournament, seasonal roles were posted with an expected start around April and an end date near October 1, well ahead of the August 23 tournament open. The tournament also runs an in-person hiring event at the Grandstand Tennis Stadium where candidates can bring a resume and apply on the spot. If you're aiming for the next tournament, the practical move is to start watching careers.usopen.org in late winter or early spring rather than waiting until the event is close.

Is US Open seasonal work a good way to break into events or hospitality?

Yes, for the right goal. It gives you a defined, several-week commitment, direct guest-facing experience, and a recognizable name on a resume — all lower-risk than an open-ended job search into an unfamiliar industry. It works best when you treat it as a stepping stone: gather the experience and references during the tournament, then use them to apply for year-round hospitality, event operations, or venue-management roles afterward.

How to plan ahead if you missed this year's hiring window

If the 2026 hiring window has already closed by the time you're reading this, you haven't missed your shot — you've just found your lead time for next year. Set a reminder for late winter to check careers.usopen.org and comparable large-event job boards (concerts, marathons, other major tournaments) for postings, since most big events run a similar few-month hiring cycle ahead of their start date. In the meantime, tightening up your resume and interview approach pays off across any seasonal or full-time hospitality application — see our spring job search playbook for a season-by-season approach, and if you're applying through employer portals and want your materials to clear automated screening, our guide on how AI is changing the job search covers what to expect.

The bottom line

The US Open's seasonal hiring is transparent enough to plan around: named roles, posted pay rates, and a predictable hiring window that opens months before the tournament. Whether or not tennis is your thing, it's a useful case study for approaching any large seasonal event — check the official careers page early, apply for a role that matches your experience level, and treat the weeks on-site as a launchpad rather than the whole plan.