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Conservation Education Operations Intern, Spring 2025
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10099738 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Sep. 13, 2024Job Summary:
About the Role & Program
Make an impact in the field of Conservation Education by supporting a frontline team at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park or Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge! Work side-by-side with our Education Coordinators to build meaningful Guest experiences focused on conservation and culture.
What You Will Do
On a typical day in this internship, you will…
- Mentor a team of Education Presenter interns and International Cultural Representatives.
- Support onstage operations through active communication, problem-solving and a proven understanding of interpretive techniques.
- Get results by coordinating and implementing a variety of projects striven to sustain and improve the existing Guest experience.
- Interact with Guests through Magical Moments, formal presentations and one-on-one interactions!
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Proven passion for wildlife conservation and conservation education.
- Prior experience engaging with the public in a learning setting (i.e. zoo, aquarium, museum, science center or classroom).
- 3 months of formal or informal leadership experience.
- Excellent oral/written communication skills.
- MUST have participated in an Animals, Science and Environment Professional Internship OR Walt Disney World College Program prior to applying.
- A valid U.S. driver’s license.
- Candidate must be willing and able to operate a company vehicle under inclement weather, including minimal lighting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills.
- Experience working with a multi-cultural team or in an international setting.
- Experience in Adobe Creative Suite.
- Formal facilitation experience.
- Ability to speak more than one language.
Education
- Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher, or have graduated within the past 6 months from an accredited college/university, earning a degree majoring in Life or Environmental Sciences, Biology, Zoology, Education, Recreation, Communications or related field.
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
- Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
- Possess unrestricted work authorization
Additional Information:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program
- Must possess unrestricted work authorization
- Must be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
- This internship is a primarily on-site position - Must be able to provide a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace
- Program length - The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 - June 2025
- Work details - Must be able to work FULL TIME hours (approximately 40 per week) for the duration of the internship
- Must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
- Housing - We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here
- Transportation - Must have reliable transportation to/from work
Recommendation – Print This Role Description: Strong candidates may be invited to complete a phone interview. We strongly encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description so they can refer to it in the event they are selected for a phone interview. Note that this role description will not be accessible once the posting is closed.
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.