Design and Delivery Intern, Corporate Real Estate, Spring 2026

About the Role & Program:   

Corporate Real Estate (CRE) provides strategic, proactive support for The Walt Disney Company’s (TWDC) global real estate portfolio. This support is delivered through close collaboration with key stakeholders, offering subject matter expertise in design and construction, and presenting well-informed options that enable confident, business-aligned decisions. CRE drives results from concept through completion, balancing business needs with corporate standards to ensure effective and efficient project delivery.

CRE is both responsible and accountable for managing all aspects of real estate requirements that support TWDC’s business goals and objectives. Within CRE, the Design and Delivery (D&D) group leads the execution of capital construction projects across the portfolio—from project inception through design, permitting, construction, turnover, and occupancy

—ensuring seamless delivery and operational readiness. 

This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the New York City, NY area from January 2026 - June 2026 

What You Will Do: 

As a CRE Design and Delivery Intern, some of your responsibilities could include assisting with:

• The management of the design and construction of recurring asset replacement and smaller-scale tenant improvement projects within the East Coast Corporate Real Estate Portfolio 

• Providing consistent, accurate, and realistic information to Project Manager (PM) for proposed plans and project opportunities

• Assistance with developing schedules and estimates that will help the decision-making process

• Developing and applying robust project management processes and policies such as application of design standards, strong collaboration with internal Disney stakeholders during design and construction phases, and active management of all project vendors

• Assist PM with proactive communication of project status, active management of project risks and timely reporting of project costs

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Desires to learn more about Design, Construction and Infrastructure support

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) 

• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills

• Effective collaboration and communication skills (written and verbal)

• Team player with a positive attitude and strong partnering skills

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Previous experience working with AutoCAD

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project

• Previous experience working with vendors, contractors, consultants, architects, permits and/or facilities

Education:  

• College junior or senior preferred 

• Major or previous coursework in Architecture, Engineering, or Project Management or closely related field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:  

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship​

• Be at least 18 years of age​

• Possess unrestricted work authorization​

• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program

Additional Information:  

• Candidates must be available to work full-time hours (approximately 40 hours per week) for the duration of the internship, during normal business hours (8:30am-5:00pm).

• This internship is an on-site position, but also requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace for the days you may work from home.

• Able to provide your own housing and reliable transportation for the duration of the internship program

• We highly encourage applicants to print a copy of this job description so they can refer to it in the event they are selected to move forward in the interview process. Note that it will not be accessible once the posting is closed.