Sustainability Strategy Intern, Spring 2027

The Walt Disney Company; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

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Housing opportunities

Benefits package

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company in Orlando, FL is seeking a Sustainability Strategy Intern for Spring 2027 to help measure Scope 3 emissions and drive sustainability goals. The six‑month program runs January–June 2027 and offers exposure to product development, packaging, and data-driven decision making.

You will refine classifications, build a Scope 3 inventory for packaging, and collaborate with partners to connect sustainability initiatives across teams.

Qualifications

• Experience using key digital tools such as Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint.
• Ability to simplify complex problems, synthesize data, and create compelling narratives.
• Strong communication with individuals and teams (technical and non-technical).
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Refine product classifications used for calculating Scope 3 emissions inventory.
• Develop a preliminary Scope 3 inventory of secondary packaging.
• Provide guidance on emissions factor development for new archetypes.
• Foster data use and external information to estimate Scope 3 impact.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to connect sustainability dots.
• Support a culture of teamwork, creativity, and accountability.

Skills

Data synthesis

Clear communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Junior or Senior undergrad

GHG emissions focus (related field)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Posting Title:
Sustainability Strategy Intern, Spring 2027

Job Description:

About the Role & Program

Sustainability Strategy for Parks Product Development & Retail: This intern will develop and deploy key processes, systems, and tools to enable more accurate and efficient measurement of our Scope 3 GHG emissions and sustainability goals. They will also support the essential processes, systems, and tools that equip The Walt Disney Company to unlock its next wave of short- and long-term product growth while delivering against our sustainability goals.

This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in Orlando, Florida, from January 2027 through June 2027.

What You Will Do

• Refine existing product classifications (product archetypes) used for calculating our annual Scope 3 emissions inventory. This may include recommending new archetypes that will enable a more accurate Scope 3 inventory.
• Develop a preliminary Scope 3 inventory of secondary packaging associated with vertically developed global products.
• Provide technical guidance on emissions factor development associated with new product archetypes and secondary packaging.
• Foster use of data and external information to estimate Scope 3 impact for our product archetypes and secondary packaging.
• Provide line-of-sight tothe Manageron daily business issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional business partners and the corporate sustainability team to unlock areas of intersection/interdependency (“connect the dots”) related to sustainability and Scope 3 emissions.
• Contribute to a culture that fosters teamwork, creativity, and innovation while driving accountability for results.

Please Apply If You Have/Are

• Experience using key digital tools such as Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint.
• An ability to simplify complex problems, synthesize data, and create compelling narratives to inform decision-making.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals and teams (both small and large, technical and non-technical)
• Excellent organizational skills.

It Would Also Be Great If You Are

Actively pursuing an advanced degree in a related field of study with an emphasis on GHG emissions.

Education

• Junior or Senior preferred.
• Pursuing a degree in a related field of study with an emphasis on GHG emissions.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

• 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 continuous employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess unrestricted work authorization.

Additional Information

• The approximate dates of this internship are January 2027 through June 2027.
• Fully available Monday – Friday for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week.
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Orlando, Florida area.
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work.
• Be aligned with The Disney Look (http://disneycasting.net/downloads/wdpr/Disney_Look_Book.pdf) appearance guidelines.
• We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida-based Disney Interns through American Campus Communities. For more information, click here (https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsupport.disneyinterns.com%2Fhc%2Fen-us%2Farticles%2F4408042165396&data=05%7C01%7CJeff.Tasset%40disney.com%7Cccf7eea7e66643c858a808da9fe0b77c%7C56b731a8a2ac4c32bf6b616810e913c6%7C1%7C0%7C637998084744838564%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXTCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=E1tvbxfegtLn6OOJ4oXR1%2Bz3WLFkEl4dM%2B48%2Ba1SMio%3D&reserved=0).
• Recommendation – Print This Role Description: We encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description to refer to during an interview. This role description will no longer be available once the posting is closed.
• The pay rate for this internship in Orlando, Florida, is $23.00 per hour. Select benefits may be included in the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job Posting Segment:
NA - Global Product

Job Posting Primary Business:
NA - Global Product

Primary Job Posting Category:
Other

Employment Type:
Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Kissimmee, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:
2026-10-05