Event Management Intern, Strategic Meetings & Events, Spring 2025
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- HEALTH INSURANCE & WELLBEING
- CHILDCARE OPTIONS
- PAID TIME OFF
- RETIREMENT PROGRAMS
- TUITION ASSISTANCE
- WEEKLY PAY
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Job Summary:
About the Role & Program
Are you interested in planning events at the most magical place on Earth? The Event Management Intern is responsible for leading efforts in end-to-end project management, from planning through execution of numerous events and projects, annually, to support Promotional Marketing, Commercial Sales, Marketing Strategy, and affinity member events! You will strengthen Disney Parks & Resort's reputation, brand, and business, through collaboration and support in the development and delivery of outstanding events! These are high priority company initiatives that directly promote the property and/or the Walt Disney Company. This position plays a meaningful role in developing content strategies to achieve partner visions in a highly synergetic environment.
The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 through June 2025
What You Will Do
In this role, the selected candidate will develop valued partnerships that you will use to recommend and influence decisions, based on budget, creativity, and technical, or logistical needs. You will be involved in a wide variety of planning activities including but not limited to the following:
Lead clients through the planning process to include research, creative development, budget management, production/execution and post-event evaluation
Steer all aspects of events from beginning to end with focus on creative and logistical detail
Lead teams on hospitality planning to include invitations, registration, reporting and travel logistics
Establish and use key relationships to ensure connectivity to the strategies and event content that support experience objectives
Provide thoughtful and collaborative data, insight, feedback, and recommendations that can be implemented to improve future events
Be a single point of contact to partners with different Lines of Business to handle partner requests and fulfillment
Develop event related product giveaways and items to strengthen core brand recognition
Lead projects from a client lens to include project management and services responsibilities
Maintain the management, storage and use of confidential information
Required Qualifications & Skills
Possess a high level of ownership, agility and attention to detail in all aspects of project management
Ability to understand an overarching vision, while guiding results by applying creative sensibilities
Holistic focus on the Guest experience with the ability to use innovation as the foundation for success
Aptness to build strategic relationships within and outside of the organization
Ability to craft and deliver presentations to direct leadership and external clients
Capacity to work with internal and external vendors towards financial goals, while understanding the impact of financial aspects
Proficiency in supporting strategic direction and activating agreed upon plans
Proficiency in basic computer functions vital to operate in a Windows environment and other technologies
Experience in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects within a matrixed organization with varying priorities and timelines
Possess a valid US driver’s license and must have your own personal vehicle to get to/from on-site events
Preferred Qualifications
Previous work experience with Marketing Strategy, Promotions, or Sales
Knowledge of convention resort function space and theme park venues
Education
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.
Senior or higher pursuing a degree in Hospitality, Event Management, Marketing/Sales, or related field
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
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
Program Length: The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 through June 2025
Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
Fully available to work full time (40 hours per week) including days, nights, weekends, and holidays for the duration of the internship
Transportation: Must have your own personal vehicle to get to/from on-site events
Florida Housing: We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here
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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 Disney Destinations, LLC, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.
Disney Destinations, LLC 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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