Labor Relations Intern, Cornell Program, Fall 2026
About The Position
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 intern will report to the Senior Manager of Labor Relations This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in Anaheim, California, or Orlando, Florida, from June 2026 through January 2027. What You Will Do The Labor Relations Intern provides day-to-day and project-related support to the Labor Relations team, including site-specific collective bargaining agreements, project work, consultations, grievances, and the resolution of labor-management issues. This position may provide administrative support during union contract negotiations, effect bargaining, and arbitrations. Our Labor Relations Interns need to understand aspects of labor and human resources-related laws, including the NLRA and Title VII, and to 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.
Requirements
- A high functional knowledge of Microsoft 365.
- The ability to handle confidential information.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Proactive and takes initiative.
- Able to work both independently and collaboratively.
- The ability to thrive under pressure and manage fluctuating priorities.
- Able to multitask and be flexible when unexpected issues arise by effectively handling changing situations.
- Can communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- The ability to understand and follow complex, detailed technical instructions.
- 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.
- Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Possess unrestricted work authorization.
- Fully available from Monday to Friday for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week.
- Be aligned with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.
- Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Anaheim, California, and Orlando, Florida area.
- Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual
- High functional knowledge of Workday, SharePoint, Teams, and Zoom.
- Junior or Senior year preferred.
- Pursuing a degree in Industrial and Labor Relations or a related major.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with negotiation and arbitration logistics.
- Supporting Labor Relations personnel with grievances, effect 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
