Job Posting Title: Event Management Intern, Strategic Meetings & Events, Summer/Fall 2026 Req ID: 10140569 Job Description: **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 June 2026 – January 2027** **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. - At least 18 years of age - Possess unrestricted work authorization - Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program **Additional Information** - Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines - **Program Length:** The approximate dates of this internship are **June 2026- January 2027** - 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 **Recommendation – Print This Role Description:** We encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description, so they can refer to it in the event they are selected for an interview. Note that this role description will not be accessible once the posting is closed. The pay rate for this role in Orlando, FL 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. Job Posting Segment: Commercial Strategy Job Posting Primary Business: Disney Destinations Sales Solutions (WDW) Primary Job Posting Category: Hotel and Resorts Intern, Marketing and Digital Media Intern, Other, Project Management Intern, Sales Intern Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-02-16