Disneyland® Resort External Affairs Intern, Spring 2026

Job ID 10128254 Location Anaheim, California, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Sep. 10, 2025

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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 service, entertainment, and imagination, bringing a range of authentic and immersive stories to life.

The External Affairs department manages the Resort’s external-facing presence, overseeing political and policy strategies and initiatives, managing philanthropic programs such as the Disney Wish Program and Disney VoluntEARS, and supporting the community of Anaheim through workforce development and other direct support opportunities.

The intern will report to the Manager, Government Relations

This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the Anaheim, California area from January 2026 through June 2026.

What You Will Do

As a Disney Intern on the External Affairs team, you’ll reside within the Public Affairs department at the Disneyland® Resort. In this role, you will be a part of a team responsible for championing the Resort’s external image. We serve as Disneyland® Resort’s liaison to government officials and the community at large!

As an External Affairs Intern, you’ll have the opportunity to work on the following initiatives:

Government Relations:

Severe as the liaison to Orange County elected leaders on various fronts, including coordinating elected orientations, facilitating project and initiative update meetings, and assisting with the activation of stakeholder events.
Review and report to the team on relevant agenda items at local meetings such as City Council and County Commission sessions.

Conduct policy research on emergent and relevant issues across the state.
Represent the resort at external events before local government and industry groups.
Manage the team’s external contact database.

Corporate Social Responsibility:

Logistical support of Make-A-Wish visits and Community Workforce Development sessions.
Management of the Disney VoluntEARS and Corporate Social Responsibility email and voicemail inboxes.
Creative visuals, including infographics, PowerPoint presentations, and flyers.
Assist with coordinating and supporting ongoing Disney VoluntEARS activations.
Assemble VoluntEARS kits: arrange rosters, pick up campaign donations, and prepare all other necessary materials.
General event and administrative support, including scheduling and booking conference rooms, ordering catering, pulling reports and log impact data, and other duties as assigned.

Please Apply If You Have

Confirmed understanding of the political process and government function.
A desire to serve the community.
Project management skills.
Strong creative skills with a confirmed ability to build and develop collateral, presentations, and other communications materials as needed.
Willingness to adapt working hours, including evenings and weekends.
Strong written and verbal communication competence.
Critical thinking or analytical problem-solving skills.
Established computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and/or MAC OS environment.
Ability to effectively meet deadlines.
Proven ability to be a team player with strong collaboration skills.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and deliverables.

Education

Junior or Senior year preferred
Pursuing a degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Communications, Public Relations, Corporate Social Responsibility, or a related field.

Required Materials

A writing sample is required for this position, and a portfolio is optional. For full consideration, please include a link to your writing samples on your résumé. Applications without a link on the résumé will not be considered a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position. Please visit our support site for additional information.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the requirements below

Be enrolled in an accredited college/university, pursuing a degree, taking at least one class at the time of application, OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program.
Be at least 18 years of age
Possess unrestricted work authorization.

Additional Information

The approximate dates of this internship are January 2026 through June 2026
Fully available from Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 6 PM Pacific Time Zone for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
Be aligned with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Anaheim, California area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

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The pay rate for this role in California 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.

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About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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