Labor Relations Intern, Orlando, Spring 2025

Job ID 10101560 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Sep. 18, 2024

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"I didn't think it was possible that something I did for fun - telling sports stories through stats - could become my job until I came here."

Ana, Sr. Researcher, ESPN

Job Summary:

About the Role & Program

“We make magic.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 through June 2025.

What You Will Do

The Labor Relations Intern provides day-to-day and project related support to the Labor Relations team to support site-specific collective bargaining agreements through project work, consultations, grievances, and resolution of labor-management issues. This position may provide administrative support during union contract negotiations, effects bargaining and arbitrations. Our Labor Relation Interns need to understand aspects of labor and human resources-related laws, including the NLRA and Title VII, as well as demonstrate initiative as issues arise related to the ADA, ADAAA, ADEA, FMLA & state/local laws and ordinances. Interns should be available to work on-site.

Responsible for a variety of functions including, but not limited to:

Assisting with negotiation and arbitration logistics.
Supporting Labor Relations personnel with grievances, effects bargaining and operations initiatives.
Conducting legal research to share with internal and external audiences.
Gathering confidential information in response to inquiries.
Archiving and maintaining documents.
Supporting projects and initiatives.
Performing other job-related duties as requested.
This position will also be trained as a backup to assist with the coverage of administrative functions.

Required Qualifications & Skills

High functional knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to handle confidential information.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail..
Display initiative.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Work well under pressure and manage fluctuating priorities.
Multitask and be flexible when unexpected issues arise by effectively handling changing situations.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Understand and follow complex, detailed technical instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual.
High functional knowledge of Workday, SharePoint and Teams.

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 OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship.
A student studying in their Junior or Senior year is eligible to apply.
A major in Industrial and Labor Relations is preferred.

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.
Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.
The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 through June 2025.
Fully available Monday through Friday for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week.
Able to provide own housing in the Orlando, FL area.
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work.
Limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns may be available through American Campus Communities, for more information click here.

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About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

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 Disney Experiences.

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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