The Walt Disney Company · 6 hours ago
Park Operations Project Development Intern, Summer/Fall 2026
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$22.50/hr - $22.50/hr
Start in 2026 SummerThe Walt Disney Company is seeking a Park Operations Project Development Intern for the Summer/Fall 2026 program. This role involves supporting project teams in various tasks related to park construction projects, ensuring the Guest and Cast experience is preserved throughout the process.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
Preferred
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
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
Benefits
Medical
Financial
Other benefits
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
Founded in 1923
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Jamie Power
SVP, Addressable Sales
Nick Lewerke
SVP/Head of Content Planning & Analysis, Disney Streaming
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