WDI Project Coordination Intern, Summer/Fall 2025

Job ID 10112800 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Feb. 05, 2025

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Program:  

Be a part of an innovative team and culture…

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.

The approximate date of this internship is June to January and will be located in Glendale, CA.

What You Will Do: 

As a Project Coordination Intern, you will be responsible for coordinating the quality, schedule and scope of Company projects by ensuring streamlined communication, product movement and process flow from concept design through implementation and closeout. The Coordinator must consistently maintain a bottom-up, broad perspective across all teams in order to ensure that all aspects of the work are covered and no efforts are duplicated.

Walt Disney Imagineering Project Coordination Interns may work in support of a variety of projects, including (but not limited to) the development or redesign of themed entertainment experiences, support of the Play Disney App, or the production of digital media or visual arts projects. You will have the opportunity to…

Work with the Project team on the day to day needs of experience design projects
We manage a definable scope of work with the guidance of senior team leaders
Develop and/or maintain scope lists, deliverable matrixes, shipping documents
We gather design input and distribute communication
Monitor meetings and other communications and provide action items to ensure accurate integration and to resolve issues in a timely manner
Partner with various teams to create physical and digital presentations throughout a project’s life cycle
We coordinate mockups and vendor liaison issues
Connect with more senior level Project Coordinators, Producers, Show Managers, Project Managers, and team Leads relative to status updates of schedule progress, design inputs required, completion of design achievements, metrics on earned value, etc.

Required Qualifications & Skills: 

Computer proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Ability to edit video clips within a presentation if vital
Understanding of creative development/process and workflow for sophisticated projects
Ability to integrate collaboration within the project team!
Appreciation for an integrated design and production experience with multiple teams

Education:

Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university, earning a degree in theater, environmental design, or other entertainment or business related fields.

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 posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship 
Be at least 18 years of age 
Possess unrestricted work authorization 
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program

Additional Information: 

Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work 
Must be fully available for the duration of the internship
Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship in Glendale, CA 
Valid US driver’s license

The pay rate for this role in California is $26.50 per hour for undergraduate students and $27.50 per hour for graduate level students. 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 Walt Disney Imagineering:

Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world’s first theme park — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering’s unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney’s legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from “blue sky” concept phase to opening 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 Walt Disney Imagineering.

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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