Job Posting Title:
Walt Disney World Government Relations Intern, Spring 2027Req ID:
10160354Job Description:
About the Role
At Disney Experiences, we bring the magic of Disney into the daily lives of families and fans, creating memories that last a lifetime! Our committed team of Cast Members delivers unparalleled service, entertainment, and imagination, bringing a range of authentic, immersive stories to life.
This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in Orlando, Florida, from January 2027 through June 2027.
What You Will Do
As a Disney Intern on the Government and Industry Relations team, you’ll be based in the Public Affairs department at the Walt Disney World® Resort. In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for championing the resort's political and policy strategies and initiatives. 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 aligned with Walt Disney World's legislative priorities and work with internal departments to develop reports for key collaborators.
- Assist with developing and implementing communication strategies for Government Relations partners with inside and outside associates.
- 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.
Please Apply If You Have
- A 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 points of view to build consensus and influence decision-making.
- Shown success in developing and forming relationships.
- Self-motivated, creative innovator with a proven ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously and deliver them 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.
It Would Also Be Great If You Have
- An 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
- Senior year.
- Pursuing a degree in Political Science, Law, Public Affairs, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field.
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 continuous 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 2027 through June 2027.
- Fully available from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern Time Zone, with possible weekends or shifts that are outside of these hours for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
- Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Orlando, Florida area.
- Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work.
- Be aligned with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.
- We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida-based Disney 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 to refer to during an interview. This role description will no longer be available once the posting is closed.
The pay rate for this internship in Orlando, Florida, is $23.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, including medical, financial, and other benefits. To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.Job Posting Segment:
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Date Posted:
2026-10-05Skills Required
- Be enrolled in an accredited college or university, pursuing a degree, and 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 continuous employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Possess unrestricted work authorization.
- Be a senior pursuing a degree in Political Science, Law, Public Affairs, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field.
- Understand the political process, municipal operations, and local government.
- Have political experience, such as campaign, district office, or industry relations experience.
- Work effectively with diverse groups, synthesize viewpoints, build consensus, and influence decision-making.
- Demonstrate relationship-building skills.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver high-quality work.
- Be available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time, with possible evenings, weekends, or other shifts, for 40 hours weekly.
- Provide housing in the Orlando, Florida area for the internship duration.
- Have reliable transportation to and from work.
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrate critical-thinking and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Create collateral, presentations, and other communications materials.
- Have computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and/or Mac OS.
- Understand emerging and current issues affecting organizations.
- Know the Central Florida area.
- Have previous Walt Disney World Resort experience.
The Walt Disney Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Walt Disney Company and has not been reviewed or approved by The Walt Disney Company.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recent union agreements raised wage floors for large groups of park cast members—e.g., Disneyland’s $24/hour minimum rising to $26 over the contract and Walt Disney World’s path from $18 toward about $20–$20.50 by 2026—signaling upward movement in hourly pay. These steps are described as meaningful improvements for many frontline roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials outline medical, dental, and vision coverage for many full‑time roles, wellness resources, and (in Central Florida) access to Centers for Living Well clinics and pharmacy. References to mental‑health support and paid time off reinforce a strong core health offering.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Complimentary theme‑park admission and discounts on hotels, dining, merchandise, and recreation are positioned as signature perks. Education support through Disney Aspire adds notable lifestyle value for eligible hourly employees.
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