Disneyland Resort Communications Event Systems Intern, Spring 2025

Job ID 10101828 Location Anaheim, California, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Oct. 25, 2024

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Program

The Communications Event Systems intern supports the planning and execution of events of various size and complexity. While based at the Disneyland Resort, this role may involve working on projects supporting other DX Communications Events businesses. The Event Solutions team operates as a full-scale internal event agency offering various event services. You will support the team in creating and executing industry-leading digital guest communications for media events that garner widespread traditional and social media coverage and digital relevancy. You will assist with the development and improvement of current and new event systems that support our business. You’ll join a team of high-performing communications and events professionals who exude transformational thinking, creativity, and collaborative partnership.

What you will do:

Create email and web-based communication templates using basic graphic/web design skills including HTML/CSS. Projects may include guest-facing event microsites, custom email invitations, and visually engaging save-the-dates.
Develop process documentation and user training materials for key platforms such as project tracking, text messaging, resource scheduling, and guest management systems.
Brainstorm and propose new digital tools and workflow solutions to enhance team efficiency and event execution.
Support the daily priorities of the Event Solutions team, focusing on maintaining and improving the digital tools and software used across all event disciplines.
Assist with developing and coordinating key project/event documents, including agendas, timelines, presentations, and event recaps.

Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated computer proficiency with both Windows and Mac OS, including Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.) and ability to learn new software.
Previous hands-on experience with Wordpress, including basic html/java-script knowledge.
Excellent computer skills, including database use/management, and solid understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and Powerpoint, Google Suite, etc.
Basic understanding of project/event management methodologies and experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
You are creative, nimble, disruptive to the status quo and genuinely optimistic.
You offer a fresh perspective and remain laser focused on ROI and relevancy.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally and work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, nights, and weekends.

Desired Qualifications:

An appreciation for the Disney brand and understanding of the many global businesses represented within Disney Experiences.
Experience working with Salesforce, Smartsheets, Adobe Workfront, Monday.com, or other web-based collaboration and project management platforms.
An understanding of internal systems EventsWithDisney (Certain), Swoogo, TWDCEvents, or other Disney-approved event management software.
Experience working in a UI/UX design role or collaborating with a UI/UX design team.

Education:

Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at the time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in in Marketing, Event Planning, Communications, Information Science or related major.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the requirements below

Be at least 18 years of age
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
Possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Information:

The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 through June 2025
This internship is located in Anaheim, CA; candidates should be receptive to providing their own transportation and housing for the duration of the internship
Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship.
You are expected to work FULL-TIME hours (approximately 40 per week) during the internship.

The pay rate for this internship in California is $22.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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