Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings - Event Internship - Fall 2018

Job Description

Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings - Wedding Event Internship - Fall 2018

Job Overview:

"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!

Department Overview:

We Are…

Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings is a leader in the wedding industry combining a vacation destination for families with the magic and wonder of a wedding that becomes a Fairy Tale. We sell, plan, and execute weddings at The Walt Disney World Resort.

Employment Type

Temporary/Seasonal

Job Posting - Business

Disney Parks & Resorts

Internship Program Subtype

Professional Internship

Additional Information

Materials Required:

• College transcripts (official or unofficial) - Please upload your transcript while completing the online application

To upload this document:

• Log into your dashboard at www.DisneyInterns.com
• Click the link labeled "Edit Profile Info"
• Click on the "Attachments" Tab
• Be sure your document is in the required title format: FirstName_LastName_Type (i.e. Mickey_Mouse_Transcript)
• Select document type of "Other"

Internship Eligibility:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months of the start date of the internship for which you are applying for OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization
• Must provide full work availability
• Must provide own transportation to/from work
• Current Active Disney cast members must meet Professional Internship transfer guidelines (for Walt Disney World cast members this is no more than four points and one reprimand in the last six months; for Disneyland cast members this is six months of consecutive service and a performance record clear of any disciplinary issues (warnings, suspensions, etc.) for at least six months)

Program Length:

The approximate dates of this internship are June 2018 through January 2019. Interns must be fully available for the duration of the internship.

Interns must be fully available for the duration of the internship.

Housing: A limited amount of company-sponsored housing is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Recommendation – Print or Save This Role Description: Strong candidates may be invited to complete a phone interview. We strongly encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description so they can refer to it in the event they are selected for a phone interview. Note that this role description will not be accessible once the posting is closed.

This position is a legal entity of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, an equal opportunity employer.

Primary Job Posting Category

Marketing and Promotions

Basic Qualifications

What You bring to this role…

• Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
• Proven ability to handle confidential information

Job Posting - Primary Brand

Walt Disney World Resort

Required Education

• Currently enrolled as a junior or higher, or graduated within 6 months of the start date of this internship, in an accredited college/university earning a degree in Hospitality, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related major

Preferred Qualifications

• Wedding Event experience or Hospitality such as Concierge or Front Desk
• Demonstrated strong business acumen
• Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
• Prior participation in the Disney College Program
• Attention to detail and professionalism

Primary Location-Postal Code

32830

Job Description

Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings - Wedding Event Internship - Fall 2018

Job Overview:

"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!

Department Overview:

We Are…

Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings is a leader in the wedding industry combining a vacation destination for families with the magic and wonder of a wedding that becomes a Fairy Tale. We sell, plan, and execute weddings at The Walt Disney World Resort.

Employment Type

Temporary/Seasonal

Additional Information

Materials Required:

• College transcripts (official or unofficial) - Please upload your transcript while completing the online application

To upload this document:

• Log into your dashboard at www.DisneyInterns.com
• Click the link labeled "Edit Profile Info"
• Click on the "Attachments" Tab
• Be sure your document is in the required title format: FirstName_LastName_Type (i.e. Mickey_Mouse_Transcript)
• Select document type of "Other"

Internship Eligibility:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months of the start date of the internship for which you are applying for OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization
• Must provide full work availability
• Must provide own transportation to/from work
• Current Active Disney cast members must meet Professional Internship transfer guidelines (for Walt Disney World cast members this is no more than four points and one reprimand in the last six months; for Disneyland cast members this is six months of consecutive service and a performance record clear of any disciplinary issues (warnings, suspensions, etc.) for at least six months)

Program Length:

The approximate dates of this internship are June 2018 through January 2019. Interns must be fully available for the duration of the internship.

Interns must be fully available for the duration of the internship.

Housing: A limited amount of company-sponsored housing is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Recommendation – Print or Save This Role Description: Strong candidates may be invited to complete a phone interview. We strongly encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description so they can refer to it in the event they are selected for a phone interview. Note that this role description will not be accessible once the posting is closed.

This position is a legal entity of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, an equal opportunity employer.

Basic Qualifications

What You bring to this role…

• Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
• Proven ability to handle confidential information

Required Education

• Currently enrolled as a junior or higher, or graduated within 6 months of the start date of this internship, in an accredited college/university earning a degree in Hospitality, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related major

Preferred Qualifications

• Wedding Event experience or Hospitality such as Concierge or Front Desk
• Demonstrated strong business acumen
• Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
• Prior participation in the Disney College Program
• Attention to detail and professionalism

Responsibilities

Be a part of a transformative team and culture…

You will be considered for all roles listed below. In this role, the individual will be involved in a wide variety of event planning activities – including, but not limited to the following:

Wedding Event Manager/Escape Coordinator:

• Assisting the Wedding Event Managers and Escape Coordinators through all phases of a wedding from pre-event to actual execution at a wedding
• Creating room diagrams
• Partnering closely with operational areas including Catering, Culinary, Audio Visual, Floral and Entertainment to create Banquet Event Orders
• Ensure that guest expectations for set-up, service and flow of catered functions are delivered in an exceptional manner
• Projects assigned by the Wedding Event Managers
• Utilizing existing Disney software systems
• Miscellaneous Office and Technical support