Conservation Education Operations Intern, Spring 2025

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

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