Park Operations Project Development Intern, Summer/Fall 2025

Job ID 10110828 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Feb. 04, 2025

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Program:

Join The Parks' Project Team! We support the Walt Disney World Theme Parks Operations Teams by preserving the Guest and Cast experience while facilitating Park related construction projects from the development & planning phase through the implementation and opening phases, representing the operation and minimizing disruption.

The approximate dates of this internship are June 2025 - January 2026.

What You Will Do:

Our Park Operations Project Development Intern will support our project teams in these endeavors through the following tasks:

Handling assigned projects and providing required updates to key collaborators.

Developing presentation materials.
Maintaining and updating project photo documentation, schedules, maps and weekly updates.
Performing site walks to verify show conditions.
Showcasing flexibility with day-to-day scheduling dependent on project needs ranging from administrative duties in the office to walking project sites with clients.
Partnering with internal and external clients and Guests.
Compiling and distributing notes from meetings and blueprint document reviews.
Assisting with park wide communication on behalf of the Project Team.
Developing and maintaining a positive working relationship with Cast, clients, and operating areas.
Attending meetings & being the Park representative to engage and influence partners to ensure the Guest and Cast Experience is maintained.
Supporting a team of Project Managers in a variety of tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Proven planning and organizational skills.
Strong leadership and influencing skills.
Strong oral/written communication skills.
Ability to take direction, prioritize, meet deadlines and problem solve.
Accountability to handle confidential information.
Strong proven time management skills.
Experience delivering outstanding Guest Service.
Computer Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Software programs.
Willingness to learn new software applications.
Knowledge of Walt Disney World theme parks.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

Skills in graphic design and presentation development.
Prior experience working for Disney & knowledge of Walt Disney World products & procedures.
Understanding or familiarity of engineering & construction disciplines.

Education:

Junior or Senior year preferred
Major or previous coursework in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field
Project Management Certificate or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification preferred

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.
Be at least 18 years of age
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
Be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
Fully available for the duration of the internship (approximately 40 hours each week)
Have reliable transportation to/from work

Additional Information:

We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here

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

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About Walt Disney World Resort:

Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

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 Walt Disney World 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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