Walt Disney World Resort Government Relations Intern, Summer/Fall 2024

Job Summary:

About the Role & Program

At Disney Experiences, we bring the magic of Disney into the daily lives of families and fans to create magical memories that last a lifetime! Our committed team of Cast Members delivers unparalleled levels of service, entertainment, and imagination, bringing a range of authentic and immersive stories to life.

What You Will Do

As a Disney Intern on the Government and Industry Relations team, you'll reside within the Public Affairs department at the Walt Disney World Resort. In this role, you will form a part of a team responsible for championing the political and policy strategies and initiatives of the resort. We serve as Walt Disney World Resort's liaisons to local, state, federal, and international government officials, as well as many industry groups! We support the resort's upcoming government, political, and policy initiatives.

You will also have the opportunity to:

• Conduct research relevant to the Walt Disney World legislative priorities and work with various internal departments to develop reports for key collaborators

• Assist with the development and implementation of inside and outside associates' communication strategies for Government Relations partners

• Working with internal and external partners to plan, support, and implement special events both on Walt Disney World property and in the community

• Performing additional project work as assigned by Government Relations leadership

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Confirmed understanding of the political process, municipal operations, and local government

• Political experience (campaign, district office, or industry relations), preferably in Central Florida (although major political experience outside of Central Florida will also be considered)

• Adept at working harmoniously with diverse groups, synthesizing various points of view that lead to consensus and influence decision-making

• Shown success in developing and forming relationships

• A self-motivated, creative innovator with a validated ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously and implement with excellence

• Readiness to adapt working hours, including evenings and weekends

• Strong written and verbal communication competence

• Critical thinking or analytical problem-solving skills

• Strong creative skills with a confirmed ability to build and develop collateral, presentations, and other communications materials as needed

• Established computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and/or MAC OS environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of emerging and current issues that could impact the organization

• Knowledge of the Central Florida area

• Previous Disney experience at the Walt Disney World Resort

Education

Pursuing bachelor's or master's degree (or recent graduate) in Political Science, Law, Public Affairs, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.

• Be at least 18 years of age.

• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.

• Possess unrestricted work authorization.

Additional Information

• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship.

• The approximate dates of this internship are June 2024 through January 2025.

• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work.

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