WDI Project Coordination Internship (Glendale)
About the Role & Program
Be a part of an innovative team and culture…
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 disciplines 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 Coordinator must consistently maintain a bottom-up, broad perspective across all teams in order 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…
Work with the Project team on the day-to-day needs of experience design projects
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
Conduct research in support of creative development including (but not limited
to) historical content, artwork, imagery, architectural reference.
Manage a definable scope of work with the guidance of senior team leaders
Develop and/or maintain scope lists, deliverable matrixes, shipping documents
Gather design input and distribute communication
Monitor meetings and other communications and provide action items to ensure accurate integration and to resolve issues in a timely manner
Partner with various teams to create physical and digital presentations throughout a project’s life cycle
Coordinate mockups and vendor liaison issues
Connect with more senior level Project Coordinators, Producers, Show Managers, Project Managers, and team Leads relative to status updates of schedule progress, design inputs required, completion of design achievements, metrics on earned value, etc.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Computer proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Ability to edit video clips within a presentation is vital
Understanding of creative development/process and workflow for sophisticated projects
Ability to integrate collaboration within the project team!
Appreciation for an integrated design and production experience with multiple teams
Education
Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university earning a degree in theater, environmental design, or other entertainment or business-related fields
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 posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
Be at least 18 years of age
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
Additional Information
Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work
Must be fully available for the duration of the internship
Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship in Glendale, CA
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.