Walt Disney World Workforce Management Industrial Engineering Intern, Spring/Summer 2027
Job Summary:
About the Role & Program
Workforce Management provides tools, systems, processes, and knowledge to optimize labor strategies in an ever-evolving environment. Our main priority is our Cast Members—we strive to create a world-class workforce that inspires and delivers magical guest experiences throughout Walt Disney World. We partner closely with our fellow labor, operations, and business partners to ensure the right number of Cast Members are in the right place at the right time, aligning workforce needs with guest demand through data-driven strategies.
The Transformation, Analytics, & Strategy team serves as the analytical engine behind Workforce Management, using data analysis and critical thinking to improve staffing and workload processes. We apply principles from industrial engineering, data science, and operations research to drive both labor planning and operational efficiency. Our work includes:
Conducting time studies to inform labor standards and staffing models
Leveraging predictive analytics, simulation modeling, and optimization techniques to support strategic decision-making
Building dynamic visuals and dashboards to tell a story with data and create actionable insights
Designing and implementing automated procedures
Our program is designed to accelerate your professional growth through hands-on experience, contributing to initiatives that directly impact our Cast, our operations, and our guests. Your work will help drive innovation in how we manage and support our workforce across all of Walt Disney World.
This is a full-time internship based in the Orlando, FL area, scheduled from January 2027 through June OR August 2027. The exact end date will be confirmed at the time of offer.
What You Will Do
Apply technical skills, statistics and analytics to support the forecasting and planning of Walt Disney World labor in changing business conditions. Types of analyses include forecasting, allocation, benchmarking, what-if scenarios, and impact quantification
Analyze and model labor-related data using various mathematical and statistical approaches
Develop analyses and models to assess labor needs and measure the effectiveness of forecasting and planning
Required Qualifications & Skills
These are the minimum qualifications you need to be considered for this position:
Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to effectively partner with team members while demonstrating strong communication and time management skills
Willingness to learn new software applications quickly and effectively.
Ability to take initiative, independently lead projects, and build strong relationships with a variety of Cast
Creativity to approach problems in new, innovative ways
Ability to articulate recommendations to Cast with a wide variety of backgrounds
Candidates must have a valid U.S. Driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
Prior related work experience, including co-op/intern programs with a focus on problem solving
Proven knowledge and/or experience with Walt Disney Parks and Resort
Experience with Microsoft Excel, Tableau, SQL, Python, or Dataiku
Education
Sophomore, Junior or Senior year preferred.
Major in a four-year Industrial Engineering, Data Science, or related major preferred.
Required Materials:
Transcript submission is required at time of application. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is required (please note: no rounding)
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 OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
Be at least 18 years of age
Possess unrestricted work authorization.
Additional Information
This is a full-time internship based in the Orlando, FL area, scheduled from January 2027 through June OR August 2027. The exact end date will be confirmed at the time of offer.
Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
Fully available Monday through Friday 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, FL area.
Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work with a personal vehicle, including travel to various locations across the Walt Disney World property throughout the day.
Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.
Limited housing opportunities may be available for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here.
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The pay rate for this role in Florida 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.
About Walt Disney World Resort:
Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.
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 Walt Disney World Resort.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
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