Executive Assistant – WDI Technology & Engineering

Job ID 10099473 Location Celebration, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Sep. 23, 2024

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

We're looking for an Executive Assistant to join our Walt Disney Imagineering Technology and Engineering team. This individual will be someone who shares our passion for creating unparalleled experiences that delight millions of guests worldwide.

The Executive Assistant role will support the Vice President, WDI Technology Studio Executive as well as a Director on the team. You will join a team of engineers, designers, artists and scientists who share a passion for solving hard problems. As an Executive Assistant, you are a key part of the support team that keeps Technology & Engineering building ground-breaking experiences. You are quick to respond, anticipating the needs of your executive, always staying one step ahead. You manage busy calendars as well as assist with on-site visits both for other Imagineers and top executives across the company.

What You Will Do

Manage schedules and coordinate meetings that often necessitate collaboration with multiple other executive calendars and their assistants
Greet guests and assist with special projects relating to guests/visitors
Screen and prioritize all incoming phone calls, mail and/or meeting requests
Create meeting agendas and circulate meeting materials
Coordinate both on-site and off-site workshops, events and demos, including internal and external partners, vendors, and collaborators.
Plan travel itineraries and make travel arrangements, including reservations for events and dining as needed
Prepare, compile and manage expense reports for travel following established company and travel policy guidelines
Support executives in preparing for presentations, company meetings and other key events to meet department’s strategic objectives
Assist with general department tasks, including conference room requests, ordering supplies, coordinating general maintenance and upgrades for office equipment, phones, computers, etc.
Partner and work extensively with internal departments and external vendors to provide and/or receive necessary information, materials, approvals, updates, etc.
Track and support university and industry relationships
Create a positive environment for all who interact with Technology & Engineering Studio

Required Qualifications & Skills

4+ years of executive administrative experience in a fast-paced and constantly changing corporate environment
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully interact with a wide range of Imagineers, senior executives, vendors and universities
Excellent computer proficiency - expert Outlook user, strong proficiency across Microsoft Office, Zoom and Slack
Willingness to experiment with new forms of asynchronous communication as our hybrid workstyle continues to evolve
Experience with billing and expense systems
Experience engaging with high-level company executives, virtually and to support in-person technology demos
Desire and ability to build strong relationships across Disney, with peers, executives and within the Technology & Engineering team
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple tasks with set deadlines
Ability to handle confidential information and exercise good judgment and discretion while maintaining confidentiality of information and documents
Flexibility to work overtime as needed in urgent situations

Preferred Qualifications

Experience within the Walt Disney Company or experiences supporting executives in an entrepreneurial technology organization
Familiarity with Keynote
Experience with SAP and Concur
Interest in technology, robotics, and interactive experiences, and a passion for supporting a team of Imagineers who bring impossible things to life

Education

Required: High school diploma

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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 WDI Research & Development, Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering.

WDI Research & Development, 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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