Job Posting Title:

Assistive Technology Intern, Fall 2025

Req ID:

10110179

Job Description:

About the Role & Program

"We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

The approximate dates of this internship are June - December 2025.

What You Will Do

This position provides technical support for the implementation and sustainment of Disney developed Assistive Technology services for Guests with Disabilities at the Walt Disney World Resort. The Assistive Technology services are Assistive Listening, Handheld Captioning, Video Captioning, Reflective Captioning, and Audio Description Partner and interact with various departments to provide an outstanding experience for Guests with disabilities using the Assistive Technology services. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Learning the technical theory of operation of the Assistive Technology services offered at the Walt Disney World ResortSupporting a fleet of PDA-style handheld devices that provide the Assistive Technology servicesInvestigating and fixing in-park infrastructureWorking with Design and Engineering and Engineering Services with new installations and repairsAuditing Assistive Technology Services for content accuracyMaintaining accurate guest and cast information materialsAssisting with special projects including audits, photo documentation, and the creation of maintenance materialsSupporting in-park tours and demonstrations

Required Qualifications & Skills

Ability to learn quickly and implement new knowledgeMust be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OutlookAbility to problem address and solveAbility to balance multiple tasksAbility to handle confidential informationComfortable functioning in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment

Preferred Qualifications

Backstage experience, especially throughout attractions, at the Walt Disney World ResortExperience working in theater, music or show production environmentAV technical services experiencesPrevious experience supporting services or technology for persons with disabilitiesExperience with CAD software, Issue Tracker and Wikis

Education

Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or related majorJunior or Senior status by arrival dateCurrently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree at an accredited 4-year college or university

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

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.  Be at least 18 years of agePossess unrestricted work authorizationCurrent 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.   

Additional Information

Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelinesFully available from Monday through Friday with occasional weekends or holidays pending project need, up to 40 hours each week, early mornings or late nights are a possibility, bulk of work time will be during traditional 8am-5pmAble to provide/have reliable transportation to/from workWe provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here The pay rate for this remote role is $30 for undergraduate students per hour, $35 for graduate students 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.

Job Posting Segment:

Park Ops

Job Posting Primary Business:

Parks Operations (WDW)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Engineering Intern, Other

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-01-27