Event Changeover Support (Project Hire/Internal Assignment)

Job ID 10137795 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Dec. 02, 2025

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team:

“We create happiness.” And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help encourage that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits and build the never-before-seen! Are you ready to join this team and make an impact?

The ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex can host more than 60 sports across ten world-class venues designed to give every athlete the best possible competition experience. It's the pre-eminent multi-sport facility of its kind in the world. In the Event Changeover Support role, you will be responsible for the setting, striking and monitoring of all equipment requested by the client for each event held at ESPN Wide World of Sports complex and runDisney events. This role encompasses all events at the complex to include but not limited to Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling, Cheerleading, Baseball, etc. 

This position will report to a Guest Exp Mgr-Sports Facilities.

This is a Project Hire/Temporary Assignment position with a targeted end date of August 22nd, and there is no guarantee of permanent placement.

What You Will Do:

As a member of the Event Changeover Support team, you will be responsible for the following responsibilities: 

Assembling, setting and striking equipment for sporting events at ESPN Wide World of Sports and runDisney
Ensuring all planned and unplanned equipment needs are met. 
Ensuring all equipment is properly handled, installed, struck, packaged for transport and all playing surfaces are protected.
You will drive a Forklift/Lull, and an electric Pallet Jack truck
Operate a manual shift vehicle

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Ability to acquire Forklift and Pallet jack (PIT) certification 
Must possess a valid current US driver’s license 
Experience operating a manual shift vehicle
Knowledge of a Guest/Client focused, event driven business 
Strong organizational and time management skills 
Strong verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment and comfortable working independently and with a Team on tasks including multi-task and a strong attention to detail. 
A solid commitment and understanding of the importance of both cast and guest Safety 
Ability to utilize hand tools 
Capability to lift, push, pull, bend, twist, and kneel up to 75 pounds 
Faculty to handle multiple tasks, prioritize workload and complete work with little guidance 
A sense of urgency along with the ability to be flexible and adapt to changing environments 
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting tight deadlines or responding to unplanned needs 
During the event season, must have the ability to adapt quickly and proactively to evolving events, and to thrive in a very fast paced and high-pressure working environment.
Must have full availability to work including flexible schedule shifts, overtime, weekends, holiday, 3rd shift, and extended hours as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

Faculty to drive a box truck, large van and pickup truck
Prior event planning and operations experience

Required Education:

High School diploma or equivalent experience

Additional Information:

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

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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 World - Division, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.

Walt Disney World - Division 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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