Walt Disney World Labor Relations Intern, Spring 2027

Disney Experiences; Lake Buena Vista (FL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

On-site role

Job summary

The Labor Relations Intern at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts in Orlando, Florida, is a full‑time, six‑month internship from January 2027 to June 2027. The role provides day‑to‑day and project support for site‑specific collective bargaining agreements and related labor relations work.

On‑site, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM ET, 40 hours/week. Pay rate is $23.00 per hour with select benefits; housing assistance may be offered in Florida, and the role requires eligibility and 18+ age.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university and taking at least one class.
• Not have completed one year of continuous Disney Internship/College Program.
• Be at least 18 years of age and possess unrestricted work authorization.
• Major or coursework in Industrial and Labor Relations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with negotiation and arbitration logistics.
• Support grievances, collective bargaining, and operations initiatives.
• Conduct legal research for internal and external audiences.
• Archive and maintain documents.
• Provide backup support for administrative functions.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

Junior or Senior year preferred

Industrial and Labor Relations or related major preferred

Tools

Workday

SharePoint

Zoom

Job description

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!

This internship is a full‑time, six‑month commitment in the Orlando, Florida, area from January 2027 to June 2027.

What You Will Do

The Labor Relations Intern provides day‑to‑day and project‑related support to the Labor Relations team to support site‑specific collective bargaining agreements through project work, consultations, grievances, and the resolution of labor‑management issues. This position may provide administrative support during union contract negotiations, collective 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 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.

Responsible for a variety of functions, including, but not limited to:

• Assisting with negotiation and arbitration logistics.
• Supporting Labor Relations personnel with grievances, collective 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual
• High functional knowledge of Workday, SharePoint, and Zoom.

Education

• Junior or Senior year preferred.
• Major or previous coursework in Industrial and Labor Relations or a related major preferred.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the requirements below

• 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 from Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Eastern Time Zone 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 appearance guidelines.
• We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida‑based Disney Interns through American Campus Communities. For more information, we provide details.

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We encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description for reference if they are selected for 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, including medical, financial, and other benefits.