Event Services Intern, Summer/Fall 2026
About The Position
About the Role & Program The Disney Meetings & Events Services team handles convention and internal events at the Walt Disney World Resort! Event Services acts as the primary Disney contact for clients and is responsible for planning and coordinating all event details. In addition, this team collaborates with numerous teams across Disney property including the Disney Event Group, Resort Operations, Park Event Operations, and the Catering/Culinary teams. The Event Services team is also the on-site event contact to ensure that outstanding experiences are delivered! This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the Orlando, FL area from June 2026 – January 2027 What You Will Do In this role, the individual will be involved in a wide variety of planning activities including but not limited to the following:
Requirements
- Well organized, with time management skills, attention to detail, and integrity
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to optimally communicate in a way that is both proactive and assertive
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently on a team
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
- Excellent critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to uphold a professional business image and presentation of excellence through professional dress, written and oral presentations
- Possess a valid US driver’s license and must have your own personal vehicle to get to/from on-site events
- Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at the time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess unrestricted work authorization
- Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program
- 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
- Must have your own personal vehicle to get to/from on-site events
- Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Orlando, Florida area
Nice To Haves
- Event planning, event services, or catering operations experience
- Strong written business communication skills and business insight
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
- Prior resort operations or food and beverage experience
- Proficient in Spanish
- Junior or Senior year preferred
- Major or previous coursework in Hospitality, Event Management, Marketing/Sales, or related field
Responsibilities
- Working directly with various internal departments to plan events in the Theme Parks and Resorts
- Assisting Event Services Managers with the planning and onsite execution of convention groups
- Partnering closely and collaborating with operational areas including Catering, Culinary, Audio Visual and Entertainment to build Service Orders
- Ensure guest expectations for set-up, service and flow of catered functions are delivered in an outstanding manner
- Handle all planning, as assigned, for individual internal events and various projects as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
