Disney Cruise Line Environmental Affairs Intern, Summer/Fall 2025

About the Role & Program

The Disney Cruise Line (DCL) Environmental Affairs Team supports the Company’s objective of preserving and improving the environment using intelligent and conscientious business practices and active community outreach. Our team of engineers and environmental professionals provides professional direction, leadership, and direct services to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements and to promote long-term, environmentally responsible operations.

This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the Orlando, FL area from June 2025-January 2026.

What You Will Do

• Work with DCL Environmental Affairs teams to become familiar with various maritime regulations and support our companies’ vessels and islands operating throughout the world.
• Work on various data gathering and consolidation projects such as – Pollution incident and near miss analysis, Annual Vessel General Permit (VGP) reports, and Waste Characterization Gap Analysis.
• Support the daily vessel and island operations with items such as – waste and hazardous waste offload requests, Chemical management, and Invoicing.
• Review of the DCL Environmental Safety Management System (SMS) policies and forms for verification and updating to ever-changing regulations.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Desire to pursue a career in the Maritime environmental operations, compliance, or policy fields.
• Basic knowledge of environmental programs such as hazardous waste, solid waste, wastewater, etc. either by coursework and/or previous co-op/intern work experience.
• A working-level understanding of environmental requirements.
• Technical writing skills to complete various reports and operating guides.
• Experience with data gathering and data management.
• Demonstrated/proven strong leadership, technical and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with proven initiative – able to balance multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Available to work various shifts and travel as required by project needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• A fundamental understanding of Maritime regulations such as MARPOL & US EPA VGP.

Education

• Junior or Senior year preferred.
• Major or previous coursework in Marine Science and Safety, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or other related major preferred.

Required Materials

• Candidates must submit a one-page summary of a current maritime policy as part of their application.

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 OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization.

Additional Information

• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
• Fully available Sunday through Saturday for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week.
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Orlando, FL area.
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work.
• Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.
• Limited housing opportunities may be available for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here .

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The pay rate for this role in Orlando, FL is $30.00 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.

About Walt Disney World Resort:

Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

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 that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. 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. Disney’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 we call Walt Disney World Resort .

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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