Walt Disney World Government Relations Intern, Spring 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. 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. 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.

Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA 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.