Job Posting Title:
Assistive Technology Intern, Spring 2025
Req ID:
10097848
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!
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 Resort
Supporting a fleet of PDA-style handheld devices that provide the Assistive Technology services
Investigating and fixing in-park infrastructure
Working with Design and Engineering and Engineering Services with new installations and repairs
Auditing Assistive Technology Services for content accuracy
Maintaining accurate guest and cast information materials
Assisting with special projects including audits, photo documentation, and the creation of maintenance materials
Supporting in-park tours and demonstrations
Required Qualifications & Skills
Ability to learn quickly and implement new knowledge
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Ability to problem address and solve
Ability to balance multiple tasks
Ability to handle confidential information
Comfortable functioning in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment
Preferred Qualifications
Backstage experience, especially throughout attractions, at the Walt Disney World Resort
Experience working in theater, music or show production environment
AV technical services experiences
Previous experience supporting services or technology for persons with disabilities
Experience with CAD software, Issue Tracker and Wikis
Education
Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or related major
Junior or Senior status by arrival date
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree at an accredited 4-year college or university
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
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 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
Program Length: The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 - June 2025. Interns must be fully available for the duration of the internship.
Housing: ·We provide housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here.
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:
2024-08-26