Disneyland Resort Government Relations Intern, Spring 2025

Job ID 10101641 Location Anaheim, California, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Oct. 14, 2024

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Program

At Disney Experiences, we bring the magic of Disney into the daily lives of families and fans to create magical memories that last a lifetime! Our committed team of Cast Members delivers unparalleled service, entertainment, and imagination, bringing a range of authentic and immersive stories to life.

The Government Relations (GR) department manages the Resort’s political and policy strategies and initiatives. The GR team serves as the Disneyland Resort’s liaisons to local, state, federal, and international government officials and many industry groups.

What You Will Do

As a Disney Intern on the Government Relations team, you’ll reside within the Public Affairs department at the Disneyland Resort. In this role, you will form a part of a team responsible for championing the Resort’s political and policy strategies and initiatives. We serve as Disneyland Resort’s liaison to local, State, and federal government officials and many industry groups! We support the Resort’s upcoming government, political, and policy initiatives.

As a Government Relations Intern, you’ll have the opportunity to:

Assist with tracking of reportable gifts for elected officials, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Develop, manage, and deploy stakeholder communications on a variety of topics.
Severe as the liaison to Orange County elected leaders on various fronts, including coordinating elected orientations, facilitating project and initiative update meetings, and assisting with the activation of stakeholder events.
Review and report to the team on relevant agenda items at local meetings (City Council, County, etc.)

Conduct policy research on emergent and relevant issues across the State.
Assist in tracking legislation relevant to the Disneyland Resort.
Monitor daily news for a variety of topics/issues.
Represent the resort at external events before local government and industry groups.
Manage the team’s external contact database.

Please apply if you have

Confirmed understanding of the political process, municipal operations, and local government.
Political experience (campaign, district office, or industry relations).
Knowledge of the Anaheim/ Orange County political issues.
Strong creative skills with a confirmed ability to build and develop collateral, presentations, and other communications materials as needed.
Willingness to adapt working hours, including evenings and weekends.
Strong written and verbal communication competence.
Critical thinking or analytical problem-solving skills.
Established computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and/or MAC OS environment.
Ability to effectively meet deadlines
Proven ability to be a team player with strong collaboration skills
Ability to handle multiple priorities and deliverables

It would also be great if you have/are familiar with

Political experience (campaign, district office, or industry relations)

Education

Earning a degree in Political Science, Policy, Public Administration, Communications, Public Relations, or related field.
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 time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.

Required Materials

A writing sample is required for this position and a portfolio is optional. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio and your writing sample on your résumé. Applicants without a writing sample link on their résumé will not be considered a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position

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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