WDI Project Coordination Internship, Spring 2026

Job ID 10131214 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Sep. 05, 2025

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Job Summary:

Job Description

About the Role & Program
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 date of this internship is January 2026 to June 2026 and will be located in Glendale, CA.

What You Will Do
As a Project Coordination Intern, you will be responsible for coordinating the quality, schedule and scope of Company projects by ensuring streamlined communication, product movement and process flow from concept design through implementation and closeout. The Project Coordinator must consistently maintain a bottom-up, broad perspective across all teams to ensure that all aspects of the work are covered and no efforts are duplicated.
Walt Disney Imagineering Project Coordination Interns may work in support of a variety of projects, including (but not limited to) the development or redesign of themed entertainment experiences, support of the Play Disney App, or the production of digital media or visual arts projects. You will have the opportunity to…

You will report to the Manager of Project Coordination
This is a Full-Time role.

What You Will Do- With Project Leadership Oversight and Mentorship
• 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 productionbased 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
Required Qualifications & Skills
• Ability to edit video clips within a presentation
• An ability to be a 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
Education
• Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher, from an accredited college/university
earning a degree in in Business, Engineering, Theater, Production, Planning,
Construction, Environmental Design, or other related technical or creative field
• Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
• Be 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

How to Apply
Additional Information
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
• Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
• The approximate dates of this internship are January 2026 through
June 2026
• Fully available from Monday - Friday, EST for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week

• Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Glendale, CA area*
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work*

The pay rate for this role in Glendale, CA is $26.50 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 Walt Disney Imagineering:

Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world’s first theme park — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering’s unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney’s legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from “blue sky” concept phase to opening day.

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 Walt Disney Imagineering.

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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