Park Operations Project Development Intern, Spring 2027

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.

The approximate dates of this internship are January 2027 - June 2027

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:

• 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:

• Junior or Senior year preferred

• Major or previous coursework in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field

• Project Management Certificate or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification preferred

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 OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.

• Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Information:

• Fully available for the duration of the internship (approximately 40 hours each week)

• Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program​ in the Orlando, FL area

• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

• Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines

• We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here

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The pay rate for this role in Florida is $22.50 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.