Disneyland Resort Workforce Management Industrial Engineering Intern, Summer/Fall 2025

Job ID 10110990 Location Anaheim, California, United States Business Disneyland Resort Date posted Feb. 03, 2025

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Job Summary:

Disneyland Resort Workforce Management Industrial Engineering Intern, Summer/Fall 2025

About the Role and Program

Workforce Management is an internal team that provides tools, systems, processes, and knowledge to optimize our workforce in an evolving and dynamic environment. We support our labor, operations, and other business partners at the Disneyland Resort using a cooperative spirit, ensuring the development and success of our fellow team members. Responsibilities for our team include, but are not limited to, analyzing data and operational processes to build forecasting models that generate everything from robust daily workloads to long-term headcount plans.

Our intern program is designed to develop you professionally and apply your Industrial Engineering knowledge to impactful, real-world projects at the “Happiest Place on Earth”! You will be supported by a team of fellow Analysts as you learn hands-on about how the Disneyland Resort strives to provide magical experiences to our Guests while driving financial growth. There will be a wide range of opportunities to provide analytic support and consultation to various lines of business including Attractions, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, and Retail.

This internship is a full-time commitment located in the Anaheim, CA area from June 2025 - January 2026

What You Will Do

Act as an internal consultant for various Operations teams by analyzing daily operations in order to find efficiencies and provide recommendations on opportunities for labor savings
Develop tools in Tableau, Access, and SQL that use big data to tell a story and provide insight
Conduct Industrial Engineering analyses, particularly in operational planning support, workload planning and forecasting, Cast utilization, and efficiency/process improvements
Demonstrate curiosity and self-motivation to create and lead diverse, impactful projects by applying Industrial Engineering abilities
Lead and participate in team efforts while working on projects which require interfacing with all levels of Cast and management

Required Qualifications and Skills

Proven strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to effectively partner with team members while demonstrating strong communication skills
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
Willingness to learn new software applications
Ability to take initiative, independently lead projects, and build strong relationships with a variety of Cast
Creativity to approach problems in new, innovative ways
Ability to articulate recommendations to Cast with a wide variety of backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

Prior related work experience, including co-op/intern programs with a focus on problem solving
Experience performing times studies/data collection and analyzing results in order to make impactful business decisions
Experience with VBA, Tableau, or Microsoft Access
Proven knowledge and/or experience with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts

Education

Currently enrolled in an Industrial Engineering or related program

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:

Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Information

Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
Fully available to work full-time (40 hours per week) from June 2025 – January 2026
Fully available Monday – Friday and occasional evenings and/or weekends depending on project needs
Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Anaheim, CA area
Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work

The pay rate for this role in CA is $30.00 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 Disneyland Resort:

When Walt Disney opened Disneyland on July 17, 1955, he said he hoped it would be “a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.” Since then, the Disneyland Resort has welcomed more than 800 million guests, expanding to become an approximately 500-acre, multifaceted, world-class family resort destination, complete with two renowned Disney theme parks, three hotels and the exciting shopping, dining and entertainment area known as Downtown Disney District. Through a combination of creativity, technology and innovation, the resort brings storytelling to new heights, and Disneyland Resort cast members play an integral part in bringing that Disney magic to life for thousands of guests every day.

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 Disneyland Resort.

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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