Park Operations Project Development Intern, Spring 2025

Job ID 10100976 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Sep. 12, 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."

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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.

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 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

You’ll be an undergraduate or a recent graduate (within 6 months of your graduation date) pursuing a degree majoring in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
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
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

Must be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
This internship is a primarily on-site position - Must be able to provide a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace
Program length - The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 - June 2025
Work details - Must be able to work FULL TIME hours (approximately 40 per week) for the duration of the internship
Must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
Housing - We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here
Transportation - Must have reliable transportation to/from work

Recommendation – Print This Role Description: Strong candidates may be invited to complete a phone interview. We strongly encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description so they can refer to it in the event they are selected for a phone interview. Note that this role description will not be accessible once the posting is closed.

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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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