Global Emergency Preparedness & Response Intern, Summer/Fall 2026

About the Role & Program:

The Global Emergency Preparedness & Response Team plays a vital role in safeguarding our people, assets, and operations by supporting both emergency and non-emergency events across the enterprise. We are seeking a Global Emergency Preparedness & Response (GEPR) Intern to join our team and support a broad range of programs that strengthen Disney’s readiness and resilience.

This internship offers hands-on experience with emergency preparedness operations, communications, employee engagement, and technology—ideal for students interested in crisis management, security operations, or organizational resilience.
 

This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the Burbank, CA area from June 2026 – January 2027.

What You Will Do:

As a Global Emergency Preparedness & Response Intern, you will support enterprise-wide readiness initiatives while gaining practical experience in operations, data, and stakeholder engagement. You will collaborate with a global, cross-functional team to contribute to preparedness planning, communications, and continuous improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities could include:

• Support annual emergency supply inventories across multiple sites to ensure accuracy and readiness

• Track, document, and coordinate preparedness and response initiatives

• Co-develop quarterly communications for Building Emergency Response Team (BERT) volunteers and facilitate monthly content-planning meetings

• Create and support internal communications and visual materials

• Coordinate Lunch & Learn sessions and other engagement activities for BERT volunteers

• Maintain and update dashboards, trackers, and supporting documentation

• Assist with basic automations and data entry related to planning and preparedness programs

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Comfort facilitating group discussions, interacting with Executives and leading defined tasks

• Interest in emergency preparedness, crisis operations, or corporate communications

• Ability to manage multiple assignments, stay organized, and meet deadlines

• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, including Excel (V and H Lookups), as well as Project Management Tools (i.e. Smartsheet, AirTable)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in project coordination, volunteer programs, or student leadership roles

• Basic comfort with dashboards or automation tools

Education:

• Junior or Senior year preferred

• Major or previous coursework in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Communications, Public Safety Administration, Business Administration, or a 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:

• Candidate must be fully available to work full time hours (approximately 40 hours per week) for the duration of the internship.

• 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.

The pay rate for this role 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, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.