About the Role & Program
Are you interested in planning events at the most magical place on Earth? The Event Management Intern is responsible for leading efforts in end-to-end project management, from planning through execution of numerous events and projects, annually, to support Promotional Marketing, Commercial Sales, Marketing Strategy, and affinity member events! You will strengthen Disney Parks & Resort's reputation, brand, and business, through collaboration and support in the development and delivery of outstanding events! These are high priority company initiatives that directly promote the property and/or the Walt Disney Company. This position plays a meaningful role in developing content strategies to achieve partner visions in a highly synergetic environment.
This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the Orlando, FL area from January 2026 - June 2026.
What You Will Do
In this role, the selected candidate will develop valued partnerships that you will use to recommend and influence decisions, based on budget, creativity, and technical, or logistical needs. You will be involved in a wide variety of planning activities including but not limited to the following:
Lead clients through the planning process to include research, creative development, budget management, production/execution and post-event evaluation
Steer all aspects of events from beginning to end with focus on creative and logistical detail
Lead teams on hospitality planning to include invitations, registration, reporting and travel logistics
Establish and use key relationships to ensure connectivity to the strategies and event content that support experience objectives
Provide thoughtful and collaborative data, insight, feedback, and recommendations that can be implemented to improve future events
Be a single point of contact to partners with different Lines of Business to handle partner requests and fulfillment
Develop event related product giveaways and items to strengthen core brand recognition
Lead projects from a client lens to include project management and services responsibilities
Maintain the management, storage and use of confidential information
Required Qualifications & Skills
Possess a high level of ownership, agility and attention to detail in all aspects of project management
Ability to understand an overarching vision, while guiding results by applying creative sensibilities
Holistic focus on the Guest experience with the ability to use innovation as the foundation for success
Aptness to build strategic relationships within and outside of the organization
Ability to craft and deliver presentations to direct leadership and external clients
Capacity to work with internal and external vendors towards financial goals, while understanding the impact of financial aspects
Proficiency in supporting strategic direction and activating agreed upon plans
Proficiency in basic computer functions vital to operate in a Windows environment and other technologies
Experience in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects within a matrixed organization with varying priorities and timelines
Ability to have a flexible work schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays based on event needs
Possess a valid US driver’s license and must have your own personal vehicle to get to/from on-site events
Preferred Qualifications
Previous event management, event planning, event services, or catering operations experience
Previous work experience with Marketing Strategy, Promotions, or Sales
Knowledge of convention resort function space and theme park venues
Education
Junior or Senior year preferred
Major or previous coursework in Hospitality, Event Management, Marketing/Sales, or related 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 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.
At least 18 years of age
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Additional Information
Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
Program Length: The approximate dates of this internship are January 2026- June 2026
Fully available to work full time (40 hours per week) including days, nights, weekends and holidays for the duration of the internship
Transportation: Must have your own personal vehicle to get to/from on-site events
Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Orlando, Florida area
Florida Housing: Limited housing opportunities may be available for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here
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The pay rate for this role in Orlando, 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.