Disneyland® Resort External Affairs Intern, Fall 2026
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Anaheim
Posted on: April 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Posting Title: Disneyland® Resort External Affairs Intern,
Fall 2026 Req ID: 10141880 Job Description: About the Role &
Program At Disney Experiences, we bring the magic of Disney into
families' and fans' daily lives, creating memories that last a
lifetime! Our committed team of Cast Members delivers unparalleled
service, entertainment, and imagination, bringing a range of
authentic and immersive stories to life . The External Affairs
department manages the Resort’s external-facing presence,
overseeing political and policy strategies and initiatives,
managing philanthropic programs such as the Disney Wish Program and
Disney VoluntEARS, and supporting the Anaheim community through
workforce development and other direct support opportunities. The
intern will report to the Senior Manager of Government Relations.
This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the
Anaheim, California area from June 2026 through January 2027. What
You Will Do As a Disney Intern on the External Affairs team, you’ll
reside within the Public Affairs department at the Disneyland®
Resort. In this role, you will be a part of a team responsible for
championing the Resort’s external image. We serve as Disneyland®
Resort’s liaison to government officials and the community at
large! As an External Affairs Intern , you’ll have the opportunity
to work on the following initiatives: Government Relations : Severe
as the liaison to Orange County elected leaders on various fronts,
including coordinating elected orientations, facilitating project
and initiative update meetings, and assisting with the activation
of stakeholder events. Review and report to the team on relevant
agenda items at local meetings such as City Council and County
Commission sessions. Conduct policy research on emergent and
relevant issues across the state. Represent the resort at external
events before local government and industry groups. Manage the
team’s external contact database. Corporate Social Responsibility :
Logistical support of Make-A-Wish visits and Community Workforce
Development sessions. Management of the Disney VoluntEARS and
Corporate Social Responsibility email and voicemail inboxes.
Creative visuals, including infographics, PowerPoint presentations,
and flyers. Assist with coordinating and supporting ongoing Disney
VoluntEARS activations. Assemble VoluntEARS kits: arrange rosters,
pick up campaign donations, and prepare all other necessary
materials. General event and administrative support, including
scheduling and booking conference rooms, ordering catering, pulling
reports and log impact data, and other duties as assigned. Please
Apply If You Have Confirmed understanding of the political process
and government function. A desire to serve the community. Project
management skills. Strong creative skills with a confirmed ability
to build and develop collateral, presentations, and other
communications materials as needed. Willingness to adapt to working
hours, including evenings and weekends. Strong written and verbal
communication competence. Critical thinking or analytical
problem-solving skills. Established computer proficiency in
Microsoft Office Suite and/or MAC OS environment. Ability to
effectively meet deadlines. Proven ability to be a team player with
strong collaboration skills. Ability to handle multiple priorities
and deliverables. Education Junior or Senior year preferred.
Pursuing a degree in Political Science, Public Administration,
Communications, Public Relations, Corporate Social Responsibility,
or a related field. Required Materials A writing sample is required
for this position, and a portfolio is optional. For full
consideration, please include a link to your writing samples on
your résumé. Applications without a link on the résumé will not be
considered a completed application packet and may not be fully
considered for the position. Please visit our support site for
additional information. 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 2026 through June 2026. Fully available from Monday -
Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM Pacific Time Zone for the duration of the
internship, 40 hours each week. Be aligned with The Disney Look
appearance guidelines. Able to provide own housing for the duration
of the internship program in the Anaheim, California area. Able to
provide/have reliable transportation to/from work. Recommendation –
Print This Role Description : We encourage applicants to print a
copy of this role description to refer to in case they are selected
for a phone interview. Note that this role description will not be
accessible once the posting is closed. The pay rate for this
internship in California is $22.50 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. Job Posting
Segment: Comms & PA Job Posting Primary Business: Comms & PA DLR
Primary Job Posting Category: Communications Intern Employment
Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Anaheim,
CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted:
2026-04-03
Keywords: The Walt Disney Company, Garden Grove , Disneyland® Resort External Affairs Intern, Fall 2026, PR / Public Relations , Anaheim, California
