Park Operations Project Development Intern, Spring 2027

1001 Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney World Parks Operations internship is a hands-on program for students in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related fields. January 2027 – June 2027 offers exposure to development through opening phases, with a 40-hour workweek and housing support in Orlando, FL.

Responsibilities include supporting project managers, creating materials, and maintaining schedules and site documentation while engaging with Guests and Cast.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Handle assigned projects and provide required updates to key collaborators.
• Develop presentation materials.
• Maintain and update project photo documentation, schedules, maps and weekly updates.
• Perform site walks to verify show conditions.
• Show flexibility with day-to-day scheduling depending on project needs.
• Partner with internal and external clients and Guests.
• Compile and distribute notes from meetings and blueprint reviews.
• Assist with park-wide communication on behalf of the Project Team.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with Cast, clients, and operating areas.
• Attend meetings and act as Park representative to engage and influence partners to maintain Guest and Cast Experience.
• Support a team of Project Managers in various tasks as assigned.

Skills

Planning skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Guest service

MS Office

Adobe software

Willingness to learn

Disney knowledge

Education

Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture

CAPM certification preferred

Job description

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 January 2027 – June 2027

What You Will Do

• 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.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• 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.

Education

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.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

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 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.

Additional Information

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. We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information.

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The pay rate for this role in Florida is $22.50 per hour.

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.

To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job Posting Segment: Park Ops

Job Posting Primary Business: Experience Development & Guest Comm (WDW)

Primary Job Posting Category: Other, Project Management Intern

Employment Type: Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted: 2026-08-24

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