Event Specialist

Job Posting Title:

Event Specialist

Req ID:

10149210

Job Description:

Event Specialist

The Event Specialist supports the planning and execution of consumer-facing events, festivals, broadcast productions, and activations across the Disneyland Resort. Working as part of the Event Planning, Operations & Services (EPOS) team, this role partners with internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality, on-brand experiences that support business objectives and create meaningful guest engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management support across assigned events and productions, from planning through execution and close‑out.
• Coordinate a wide range of logistical elements, including staffing plans, schedules, meetings, notes/recaps, creative and collateral orders, contracts, room blocks, ticket media, amenities, invoicing, and partner communications.
• Lead assigned workstreams or components of projects while ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Serve as a key point of contact between the events team and Resort partners.
• Develop and maintain project timelines, milestones, documentation, and communications in alignment with Resort standards and processes.
• Collaborate with leaders and partners across the organization to operationalize event concepts and resolve logistical challenges.
• Provide project-based direction to front-line and support cast during event execution, with a focus on teamwork and clear communication.
• Support post-event reviews and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain strong working relationships with partners across the Resort to support seamless event delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Resourceful, solutions-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with peers, partners, and leaders at various levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Keynote.
• Understanding of, or ability to quickly learn, the Disneyland Resort environment and operating practices.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays during event periods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in events, production, project management, or Resort/entertainment operations.
• Familiarity with event elements that support integrated guest experiences.
• Exposure to executive, media, or high-profile guest-facing events.

Work Environment

• This position requires flexibility to support events during non-traditional hours.
• Role is based at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA.

The hiring range for this position in California is $79,400.00-$106,400.00. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

Events Planning Operations & Strategy

Job Posting Primary Business:

Events Planning Operations & Strategy (DLR)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Events Planning & Mgmt

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Anaheim, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-05-06