{"id":15700,"date":"2014-06-18T13:13:41","date_gmt":"2014-06-18T17:13:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/?p=15700"},"modified":"2014-06-18T13:13:41","modified_gmt":"2014-06-18T17:13:41","slug":"intern-fall-intern-new-technology-internship-walt-disney-parks-resorts-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/2014\/06\/18\/intern-fall-intern-new-technology-internship-walt-disney-parks-resorts-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"INTERN: Fall intern, New Technology Internship, Walt Disney Parks &#038; Resorts Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We are currently looking for applicants for internship positions this Fall. Interested applicants should send their resume directly to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:peter.stepniewicz@disney.com\" target=\"_blank\">peter.stepniewicz@disney.com<\/a>\u00a0no later than\u00a0<b>Monday, June 23<sup>rd<\/sup>, 2014<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Could you please post this for your students? We\u2019ve had some excellent applicants in the past from ITP, and are excited to interview new candidates.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Position:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>New Technology Internship \u2013 Walt Disney Parks &amp; Resorts Technology<\/p>\n<p>Internship Period \u2013 Fall \/ August-December 2014<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Job Description:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt\u2019s passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world\u2014a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences \u2014 and we\u2019re constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Walt Disney Parks &amp; Resorts New Technology Group is a multidisciplinary team located in at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, FL. We work to solve technical challenges at Disney properties throughout the world with a mix of consulting, pilots &amp; prototypes, and tactical problem solving. Team skills encompass wired and wireless networking, embedded and mobile computing, computer and electrical engineering, audio\/visual integration, media capture, application development, and both concept and production artwork.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We are looking both for talented programmers as well as \u201chands-on\u201d types who enjoy putting together and field testing real-world systems. While we can\u2019t do without folks who excel in a specific area, we also appreciate those whose skill sets encompass a wide variety of practical matters. Knowledge of the Disney Theme Parks is always a plus.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Basic Qualifications:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Undergraduate or Graduate student in a related field, such as Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, Physical Computing, Art and Design, Interaction Design, etc.<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A strong passion for learning and a desire to help others<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Self-starter with ability to take initiative and balance multiple priorities with minimal direction<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Strong collaboration and communication skills<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Willingness to learn new skills and technologies. We look less for knowledge of a specific technology than we do someone who can learn new things quickly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Preferred Qualifications:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Qualified applicants will possess a sampling of the skill sets below, but are not expected to cover all topics. Intern teams will be assembled to complement each other\u2019s areas of expertise.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Programming &#8211; Application development for desktop \/ mobile \/ web services. iOS or Android Development<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Linux &#8211; Python, shell scripting, and embedded devices like the Raspberry Pi and BeagleBone Black<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Physical Computing &#8211; Sensors, actuators, Arduino and other low-power devices<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Wired and wireless networking \u2013 Routers, switches, fiber optics, PoE, Wifi, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), and Zigbee<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Photo or video experience \u2013 SLR and digital cinema cameras, lighting and rigging<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Industrial automation \u2013 PLC\u2019s, power distribution, design and assembly of control cabinets<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Mechanical engineering \u2013 3D modeling, 3D printing, and hands-on assembly and fabrication in varied materials<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Prior experience\/knowledge of Disneyland or the Walt Disney World Resort<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Internship Eligibility:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Must be enrolled in a U.S. 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<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Not have already completed two consecutive (spring\/fall) College or Professional Internship Programs<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Must be at least 18 years of age<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Must possess unrestricted work authorization<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Must provide full work availability<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Must provide own transportation to\/from work<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Current Active Disney Cast Members must meet Professional Internship transfer guidelines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Location of position:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This position has opportunities in Lake Buena Vista, FL<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Program Length:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The approximate dates of this internship are August 2014 to December 2014. Possibility exists for program extension through May 2015 depending on project needs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Housing:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>For positions based in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, a limited amount of company-sponsored housing is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Application Deadline:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The deadline to apply for this internship is\u00a0<b>June 23, 2014<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Thanks!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<br \/>\n<b>Peter Stepniewicz<\/b><br \/>\nNew Technology Group<br \/>\nWalt Disney Parks and Resorts<br \/>\n<a title=\"mailto:peter.stepniewicz@disney.com\" href=\"mailto:peter.stepniewicz@disney.com\" target=\"_blank\">peter.stepniewicz@disney.com<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:%28407%29%20560-2736\" target=\"_blank\">(407) 560-2736<\/a>\u00a0(8-264)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; We are currently looking for applicants for internship positions this Fall. Interested applicants should send their resume directly to\u00a0peter.stepniewicz@disney.com\u00a0no later than\u00a0Monday, June 23rd, 2014.&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15700","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-intern","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15700","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15700"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15700\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15700"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15700"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15700"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}