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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Intern, Spring 2027

Job ID 10158899 Location Anaheim, California, United States Business Disneyland Resort Date posted Aug. 24, 2026
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Job Summary:

About the Role & Program 

 

 “We create happiness.” That’s our motto at Disney Parks Experiences and Products. At Disney, you’ll help inspire magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create innovative built environments. You will collaborate to develop ideas/thoughts into physical and digital reality!  

The Disneyland Resort Architecture & Facilities Engineering (A&FE) GIS (Geospatial) team manages the enterprise GIS systems, spatial data infrastructure, and web map tools and applications that support operations, ongoing projects, and long-term maintenance for Attractions, Hotels, Maintenance, Foods, Merchandise, and Entertainment projects across the Resort. Our work spans several lines of business, which makes day-to-day work exciting with endless possibilities.  

As a GIS (Geospatial) Intern, you'll work directly with DLR’s GIS staff towards the mission of building and maintaining authoritative facility data that's easily accessible to decision-makers. You'll get hands-on exposure and experience with several aspects of the GIS discipline including field operations, mapping production, workflow automation, and more. 

 

The approximate dates of this internship are January - June 2027. 

 

Interns must be fully available for the duration of the internship.

 

This Internship is in Anaheim, CA.

 

 

What You Will Do 

 

As a member of the Architecture & Facilities Engineering (A&FE) team, your responsibilities may include: 

  • Configure, edit and maintain GIS feature data in an ArcGIS enterprise environment 
  • Conduct field inspections and validation of facility assets, infrastructure, and maintenance-related data  
  • Capture field data using mobile tools (e.g. GIS apps, tablets) and other data capture technology (e.g. 360 cameras, GNSS surveying equipment) 
  • Verify GIS data, existing records, drawings, asset inventories and other data sources against real-world conditions 
  • Produce maps, web apps, and other geovisualization products to support project requirements 
  • Identify discrepancies and provide clear documentation of corrections or updates 
  • Coordinate with engineers, maintenance teams, architects, project stakeholders and various other subject matter experts to resolve data inconsistencies 
  • Develop documentation in the form of research reports, technical reports, visualizations, or presentation materials to support any operational needs 

  

Required Qualifications & Skills 

 

  • 0-2 years of experience in geospatial, GIS, data engineering, data science, AEC, field operations, or related technical work 
  • Basic knowledge of GIS and geographic principles 
  • Basic knowledge of spatial data design and cartographic design 
  • Basic knowledge of GIS software products such as Esri’s ArcGIS or QGIS 
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies in data or field conditions 
  • Comfortable working outdoors and performing regular fieldwork across various site conditions 
  • Strong communication (verbal and written), organizational, and documentation skills 
  • Enthusiasm to learn new technologies and build skills, which is vital in supporting the evolving nature of both the Resort as well as the geospatial and digital industries 
  • Ability to critically evaluate problems and provide solutions 

  

Preferred Qualifications 

 

  • Experience with facility assets, utilities, infrastructure, or construction environments 
  • Experience with engineering data sources such as CAD, BIM, and Civil 3D  
  • Experience with scripting and database tools used in GIS environments (e.g. Python, SQL, Arcade) 
  • Experience with geospatial ETL products such as FME, ArcGIS Data Interoperability, and Python libraries like GeoPandas 
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, drawings, and technical documents 
  • Knowledge of data validation processes, asset lifecycle management, or digital twins 

 

Education 

  • Currently enrolled as a Junior, Senior or Graduate student at an accredited college/university, earning a Bachelor or Master's degree in geography, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), or a related field 
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher (no rounding)

 

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:

 

  • 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 Disney College Program 

Additional Information:

 

  • Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines 
  • Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
  • Fully available Monday thru Friday, PST for the duration of the internship,40 hours each week
  •  Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Anaheim, CA area
  • Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work.


The pay rate for this role in Anaheim is $31.00 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 Disneyland Resort:

When Walt Disney opened Disneyland on July 17, 1955, he said he hoped it would be “a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.” Since then, the Disneyland Resort has welcomed more than 800 million guests, expanding to become an approximately 500-acre, multifaceted, world-class family resort destination, complete with two renowned Disney theme parks, three hotels and the exciting shopping, dining and entertainment area known as Downtown Disney District. Through a combination of creativity, technology and innovation, the resort brings storytelling to new heights, and Disneyland Resort cast members play an integral part in bringing that Disney magic to life for thousands of guests every 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 Disneyland Resort.

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