COMPLETE D23 Event Intern, Spring 2024 - Glendale, CA, USA

Job Posting Title:

D23 Event Intern, Spring 2024

Req ID:

10066108

Job Description:

About the Role:

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club was established to bring Disney fans closer to the “magic” through one-of-a-kind experiences and special events, quarterly publications, exclusive online content, and opportunities to meet others who share the same affection for Disney, 365 days a year! In this full-time role, you will report to the Senior Manager, D23 Strategy and Events.

What You Will Do:

The D23 Event Intern will have a one-of-a-kind opportunity to work directly with the team who produces events, as well as supports the guest service function of D23. You will have the unique opportunity to contribute to and understand: 

• Communications: Assist in drafting and researching articles, event communications and recaps.  Create presentations for both internal and external functions. Help in creating, setting up, and fulfilling event surveys.
• Project Management: Coordinate team meetings and agendas, managing master event calendar, track production milestones, and regularly update event documents based on team input.
• Event Support: From assisting with brainstorming and master planning to creating run-of-show documents, to on-site operations such as interacting with guests and overseeing select areas of operation (e.g., check-in.)
• Guest Services: assist in resolving guest concerns, in-person, and through digital correspondence and mailing.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Able to work a flexible event schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Knowledge and genuine interest in full portfolio of The Walt Disney Company’s past, present and future including films, animation, television and theme parks. 
• Capability to work on multiple projects in a positive, pro-active manner. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational and follow-through skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to learn quickly and adapt to a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. 
• Ability to work successfully on teams and independently with minimal direction, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 
• Extremely comfortable working in Google Suite, Keynote, designing quality, in-depth presentations. 
• Ability to uphold a professional business image and presentation of excellence through professional dress, written and oral presentations. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, and deep knowledge of Disney’s history, brands, processes and culture 
• Previously completed an internship within the entertainment industry or 1-3 years of experience working in hospitality, event planning, project/program management or marketing/membership
• Advanced writing and editing experience 
• Knowledge of digital online tools such as WordPress 
• Design, event, and production experience

Education:

• A junior, senior or recent graduate pursuing a bachelor's degree in Event or Hospitality Management, Communications or a related field.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program. 
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Information:

• The approximate dates of this internship are January - June 2024.
• Candidate must be available to work full time hours (approximately 40 hours per week) for the duration of the internship
• Able to provide own housing and/or transportation to the Glendale, CA area and greater LA area for events.

The pay rate for this internship in California is $21.70per 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:

Corporate Communications

Job Posting Primary Business:

DCCR, Events & D23

Primary Job Posting Category:

Communications Intern

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2023-10-17