ESPN Wide World of Sports Guest Operations Internship - Spring 2019 Job ID 583148BR Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Disney Parks & Resorts Date posted Aug. 20, 2018 Job Summary: ESPN Wide World of Sports Guest Operations Internship - Spring 2019 â??We make magic.â?? Thatâ??s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, youâ??ll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen! We Areâ?¦ Guest Operations overseeing the end to end Guest experience at ESPN Wide World of Sports and leading 300+ hourly Cast Members all working to support the flow and implementation of various events. Our team directly impacts the Guest experience through interaction in a fun and exhilarating environment with young and professional athletes alike. Responsibilities: Make an impact by....... * Partnering with cross-functional business unit teams to effectively monitor the overall operation of the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex * Supporting operational efforts including parking, courtesy and equipment carts, park entry, ushers and crowd control * Leading and working sporting events which may include: AAU Basketball/Volleyball, Pop Warner Super Bowl, Atlanta Braves Spring Training, and runDisney Expos What you bring.... * Strong level of partnership and problem solving skills * Previous experience with Sports Venues and/or Recreational Facilities * Ability to lead in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills Basic Qualifications: * Junior, senior, recent graduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Sport Management or related field * Current valid U.S. driverâ??s license * Operating a company vehicle is required for this role. Candidate must be willing and able to operate a company vehicle under inclement weather, including minimal lightning * Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including days, nights, and holidays Additional Information: Required Materials: * Résumé (outlining all of your required qualifications) * Cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest * Transcript To upload your résumé: * Log into your dashboard * Click the second tab "Applications" * Select "Submitted Applications" * Click on the title of the position for which you would like to attach the transcript * Click the "Add Files" button * Under what do you want to add, select Transcript * Be sure your document is titled in this format: FirstName_LastName_Transcript If you experience any difficulty with uploading documents, please e-mail WDPR.Professional.Interns@disney.com Internship Eligibility: * Must be enrolled in a college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR have graduated from college within the past six months OR be currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship * Not have already completed two consecutive (spring/fall) College or Professional Internship Programs * 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 January 9th 2019 through June 8th 2019. 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 â?? Print 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. About Disney Parks & Resorts: Walt Disney Parks and Resorts are where dreams come true. More than sixty years ago, Walt Disney created a new kind of entertainment families could experience together, immersed in detailed atmospheres and vibrant storytelling. His vision now includes a collection of six of the worldâ??s leading family vacation destinations â?? Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, Calif.; Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Fla.; Tokyo Disney Resort, Urayasu, Chiba, Japan; Disneyland Paris, Marne-la-Vallée, France; Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, located on Lantau Island; and Shanghai Disney Resort, Pudong New District, Shanghai, China. In addition, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts includes the world-class Disney Cruise Line; Disney Vacation Club; Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa; Adventures by Disney, a guided group vacation experience to some of the worldâ??s most popular destinations; and Walt Disney Imagineering, which creates and designs all Disney parks, resorts and attractions. 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 with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. 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. Disneyâ??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 Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Disney Parks & Resorts. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. 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