Spring Intern - Youth Education Series Facilitator

This is a Part Time Unpaid Internship


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We are…
Disney Youth Education uses the theme parks as a living classroom. By working in partnership with Disney Youth Education Series Leadership and Park Operations, we provide a seamless and fun-filled experience to a diverse audience. To learn more about Disney YES programs, visit www.disneyyes.com.

Responsibilities:

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In this role, you will be responsible for facilitating a variety of educational field trip experiences for student groups (3rd-12th grade) visiting the Walt Disney World Resort. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: successfully complete training for a minimum of three youth programs (including at least two science-based programs); consistently facilitate programs that exceed Guest expectations; using sound judgment while teaching educational content and leading small groups throughout the Walt Disney World theme parks; receive peer performance coaching and model the Walt Disney World Four Keys Basics.

Basic Qualifications:

What You Bring to the Role:
• Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills
• Experience in classroom, program facilitation, training, camp counseling and/or coaching

TO BE FULLY CONSIDERED FOR THIS INTERNSHIP, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE DIRECTIONS
• Email a copy of your resume to wdw.yes.auditions@disney.com by Thursday, August 29 and receive specific details on the required live audition or recorded video.
• Schedule a live audition for Monday, September 9 on Walt Disney World property or email a recorded video that highlights facilitating a hands-on, interactive topic to an involved audience.
• The video must be completed and submitted by the closing of the posting September 9, 2019.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proven bilingual abilities

Required Education

Currently earning a college/university degree as junior or senior (up to 6 months after graduation) in Education, Science, Recreation, Psychology, Communications, History, Literature, Entertainment Arts, Production, Animation or Fine Arts, Business, Language Arts

Additional Information:

Internship Eligibility:
• Must 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 OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
• 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 provide full work availability
• Must provide own transportation to/from work
• Current Active Disney cast members must meet Professional Internship transfer guidelines (for Walt Disney World cast members this is no more than four points and one reprimand in the last six months; for Disneyland cast members this is six months of consecutive service and a performance record clear of any disciplinary issues (warnings, suspensions, etc.) for at least six months)

Program Length: The approximate dates of this internship are January through June 2020. Interns must be fully available for the duration of the internship. This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position.

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.

Additional Information:

The positions offered through this posting are all located at the Walt Disney World® Resort located near Orlando, FL. A limited amount of company-sponsored housing may be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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 with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. 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 segment 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, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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