Park Operations Project Development Intern, Summer/Fall 2026
About The Position
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 June 2026 – January 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.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
