Conservation and Science Technician

About the Role & Team

Since its inception, the Walt Disney Company has worked to connect people with animals and the natural world and inspire them to take action to ensure wildlife thrives and that nature is treasured and protected. Walt Disney once said, “Facts can be as fascinating as fiction, truth as beguiling as myth, and [we] have opened the eyes of young and old to the beauties of the outdoor world and aroused their desire to conserve priceless natural assets.” Today, that legacy is carried on by Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment and Disney Conservation. Together, these teams leverage science, collaboration, and engagement to inspire action and care for animals and nature locally on Disney properties, in the communities that surround them, and globally through partnerships with hundreds of nonprofit organizations.

Join us as part of a dynamic team and science-based culture where our mission is to Lead The Walt Disney Company to Care for animals and the environment, Connect people to nature and Conserve our natural resources.

As a Conservation and Science Technician, you will focus on terrestrial conservation and science at the Walt Disney World Resort with a particular emphasis on urban wildlife, and an initial focus on pollinators, with the intent to broaden the role to include other taxa as well; however, we work as one multidisciplinary team to address dynamic needs where they arise across our parks and resorts to advance our team mission.

In this full time, on-site role, you will report to the Conservation Programs Manager.

What You Will Do

• Support, assist, and provide technical expertise to implement conservation programs, science-based practice, novel research, and outreach at Walt Disney’s Parks & Resorts.
• Conduct various aspects of scientific monitoring and/or conservation field work to optimize animal well-being, wildlife monitoring and habitat protection.
• Collect, process and visualize data and produces reports or presentations with visual appeal and clarity for partners; conducts literature searches, maintains databases and archival tools.
• Provide support for meetings, classes, and workshops and provide findings for staff seminars, team meetings, scientific journals, conference presentations, popular publications, and social media.
• Coordinate operational logistics of conservation programs, including habitat installations and management.
• Develop and update standard operating guidelines and provides technical support, organizes, and maintains equipment to create safe workspaces, and ensures hazardous waste management compliance.
• Order and distribute supplies, maintain inventory, and assist with quality assurance.
• Provide flexible support across Conservation team projects and other science and conservation working groups to support operational and strategic goals.
• Engage with diverse teams in the training and daily coordination of Disney cast members and operating participants for specific initiatives or projects.
• Support communication efforts, helps create original content and interactive, interpretive experiences, and engages regularly with Guests and other audiences to share our stories.
• Support external partnerships to advance conservation, research, and public engagement.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Proven computer (Office/Excel) skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills for formal and informal audiences of all ages.
• Minimum of one year experience with outreach/guest interaction/public speaking.
• Experience and familiarity with working in a biological field setting.
• Experience with wildlife ecology, preferably in Florida and/or urban settings.
• Enthusiasm for animal conservation.
• Ability to support multiple projects and deadlines with attention to detail and ability to problem solve.
• Proven ability to work independently, as well as within dynamic team environment.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather and in view of the public, including heat, humidity, biting insects, and other challenges associated with work in the field on associated conservation projects.
• Full availability with work schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts. Willing to travel and work in remote areas alone or with others.
• Comfortability lifting up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in zoos/aquariums and/or with wildlife.
• Proficiency in other languages, priority Spanish.
• Proven record of scientific publication in peer-reviewed journals, with at least one co-authored publication.
• Additional technical expertise that can be demonstrated across conservation and science programs such as: Avian field experience, Advanced data management, analysis, and visualization, and Arthropod collection and identification experience.

Education

• B.S. in biology, animal or conservation science, psychology or social science, laboratory science, science communication or related field or proven evidence of ability and experience.

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life! This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide! Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

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