WDI Project Coordination Intern, Spring 2027

Disney

Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Glendale, CA, USAIntern

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Job Posting Title:

Req ID:

10158362

Job Description:

About the Role & Program

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.

What You Will Do

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.

You will have the opportunity to…

Work on a self-contained and defined project
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

Required Qualifications & Skills

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

Education

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

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 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.

Additional Information

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
We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida-Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here

The pay rate for this role in Glendale, CA or Orlando, FL is $26.50 per hour for undergraduate students and $27.50 per hour for graduate level students. 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:

WDI Creative Development

Job Posting Primary Business:

Show Mgmt & Operations (WDI)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Other

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

USA - CA - 1400 Grand Central Ave