Corporate Social Responsibility Intern, Spring 2027
Job Summary:
About the Role
“We make magic.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!
The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) team is part of the Public Affairs division at Walt Disney World® Resort and collaborates with internal partners across the company to address the most critical needs in our communities. We create magic inside our parks by granting wishes to critically ill children and their families. We also extend the magic of Disney into our communities through volunteering and making significant financial and non-financial investments in causes that make a difference every day in the lives of those around us.
What You Will Do
Because no social responsibility issues are alike, you’ll gain experience working across multiple areas to create collaboration and add dimension to our initiatives, ultimately leading to lasting positive impacts in our communities. You’ll assist with project management, research and issue development, strategy and implementation, special events, and executing assigned tactics.
As a CSR Intern, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Assist with the identification and tracking of issues relevant to Walt Disney World through research and analysis.
- Work with community nonprofits to better understand their challenges and barriers.
- Support internal processes to help bridge gaps in community needs through unique Disney resources.
- Work with internal and external partners to plan, support, and execute special events, Disney VoluntEARS, campaigns, and drives.
- Tell the Disney CSR story in a creative, relevant way to strengthen our reputation and raise awareness of the causes we support.
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of discretion and professionalism, ensuring compliance with company policies and data privacy regulations.
- Additional project work as assigned by External Affairs leadership.
This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in Orlando, Florida, from January 2027 through June 2027.
Please Apply If You Are/Have
- A zeal for making magic and helping to serve communities and inspire youth.
- A self-motivated, creative thinker with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and execute with excellence.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Able to work well with diverse groups, synthesizing various points of view that lead to consensus and influence decision-making.
- Demonstrated computer proficiency in the Microsoft Office 365 and/or MAC OS environment.
It Would Also Be Great If You Have
- Involvement in volunteering or supporting nonprofit causes.
- Background or education in youth education programming.
- Previous writing experience in a professional setting.
- Understanding of emerging and current issues.
- Strong creative skills with demonstrated ability to design and develop collateral and presentations.
Education
- Junior or Senior year preferred
- Pursuing a degree in Nonprofit Management, Education, Journalism, Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Public Administration, Political Science, or a related major.
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 continual 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, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
About Disney Experiences:
Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.
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 Disney Experiences.
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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