WDI Project Coordination Intern, Spring 2027

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 are January to June 2027 and will be located in Orlando, FL or Glendale, CA.

Responsibilities

• 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• Conduct research in support of creative development including (but not limited to) historical content, artwork, imagery, architectural reference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

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher, from an accredited college/university earning a degree in Business, Engineering, Theater, Production, Planning, Construction, Environmental Design, or other related technical or creative field
• 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

Skills

• Ability to edit video clips within a presentation
• 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

Benefits

Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Pay

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.