WDI Project Coordination Intern, Spring 2027
About The Position
Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of teams that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe! The approximate dates of this internship is January to June 2027 and will be located in Orlando, FL OR Glendale, CA. As a Project Coordination Intern, you will be responsible for coordinating the quality, schedule and scope of Company projects by ensuring streamlined communication, product movement and process flow from concept design through implementation and closeout. The Project Coordinator must consistently maintain a bottom-up, broad perspective across all teams to ensure that all aspects of the work are covered and no efforts are duplicated. Walt Disney Imagineering Project Coordination Interns may work in support of a variety of projects, including (but not limited to) the development or redesign of themed entertainment experiences, support of the Play Disney App, or the production of digital media or visual arts projects. This is a Full-Time role. You will report to the Manager of Project Coordination, with Project Leadership Oversight and Mentorship.
Requirements
- Ability to edit video clips within a presentation
- An ability to be a highly organized self-starter
- Ability to work through conflict and guide team members with problem-solving
- Ability to give and take direction, adapt to change, establish relationships, and work in a team environment
- Capacity to think strategically and tactically about complex issues and problem-solve to resolution
- Demonstrated leadership qualities, interpersonal skills, and collaboration ability
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Keynote, Photoshop, & Illustrator
- Ability to present in front of large groups
- Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher, from an accredited college/university earning a degree in in Business, Engineering, Theater, Production, Planning, Construction, Environmental Design, or other related technical or creative field
- 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 posting 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 program.
- Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work
- Must be fully available for the duration of the internship
- Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship in Glendale, CA
Nice To Haves
- Work on a self-contained and defined project
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and integrate project information with internal and external organizations including project team, creative and design studios, operations, municipalities, vendors, and contractors
- Assist with the development and documentation of scope lists, mock-ups, and deliverables matrices across all teams
- With Project Lead, ensure integration of personnel, project schedules, and project disciplines
- Assemble and verify information needed for the development of the Project Program Book
- Compile, validate, and reconcile project documentation
- Facilitate team discussions (brainstorming and strategy development sessions) to align the scope with the budget
- Monitor the implementation of project strategies and risk mitigations
- Coordinate Test & Adjust and Quality Assurance procedures for all production-based teams
- Oversee on-site arrival of materials needed to construct, produce, install, and commission attractions
- Prepare and participate in presentations to executive management regarding project design and status using judgment and discretion to determine content
- Conduct research in support of creative development including (but not limited to) historical content, artwork, imagery, architectural reference.
- Help set priorities of the project team for meetings and communications
- Coordinate Change Management information, define problems, and formalize recommendations for decision resolution
- Have discretion to prioritize work deliverables and processes within agreed-upon plans
- Be confident in making decisions on day-to-day planning of projects
- Be the center of communication and collaboration for the Project Team
- Connect with all Divisions of Work (DOW’s) within the project environment, with project partners, consultants, and vendors through conversation, presentation, and clear written correspondence
- Connect with Studio Leaders and team Leads across divisions relative to status updates of schedule progress, required design inputs, and completion of design milestones, in support of visibility and efficiency
- Facilitate relationships through interpersonal communication
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
