Conservation Education Presenter

Job Description

Job Title: Conservation Education Presenter

Department: Animals, Science & Environment team, Disney’s Animal Kingdom

About the Role:

Be a part of a transformative team and culture as a Conservation Education Presenter with Disney’s Animal Kingdom. In this pivotal front-line role, you will inspire future generations to take action to care for our planet. You will engage with Guests of all ages, from around the world, as they discover the magic of nature, fostering a deeper connection to animals and conservation. This is a high-energy, fast-paced environment where you will directly contribute to Disney’s commitment to wildlife and environmental stewardship.

Compensation:

• The starting rate of pay for this role will be $19.60 per hour.

Responsibilities:

On a typical day, you will:

• Actively invite Guests to connect with animals and conservation topics at Wilderness Explorer Troop Leader locations and select animal habitats throughout the park.
• Share information about animals and the natural world using fun and engaging storytelling techniques.
• Empower thousands of Guests to positively impact wildlife and take conservation action.

Please note: No direct animal contact takes place in this role.

Basic Qualifications:

All Candidates must meet these guidelines:

• Be receptive to Disney Look appearance guidelines.
• Possess unrestricted US work authorization for the duration of the program. (Disney does not sponsor visas for the Disney College Program.)
• Be receptive to exposure to outside elements including heat and/or humidity, cold temperatures, wet conditions, and prolonged standing/walking (8+ hours per day, in all weather conditions).
• Be willing to follow all cleaning and disinfecting procedures in the work area, including handling cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Ability to wear additional personal protective equipment (face shields, goggles, refillable hand sanitizers, etc.) as required.
• Possess a personal passion for conservation and wildlife, as well as a passion for sharing insight and knowledge of wildlife conservation with others.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, including the desire to interact with children and families from all over the world.
• Possess experience or a strong interest in teaching or presenting in a formal or informal learning environment.
• Ability to work as part of a diverse, high-performing team in a feedback-rich environment.
• Ability to regularly work weekends and holidays, outdoors for 8+ hours per day, and in all weather conditions including extreme heat and rain.

Candidates not currently participating on a Disney Program must meet these guidelines:

• Currently enrolled and taking classes at an accredited US• college, university, or higher education program OR have graduated from an accredited US• college, university, or higher education program within 24 months of the application posting date.
• Must have completed at least one semester at an accredited US• college, university, or higher education program by the time of program arrival.
• Meet any individual school requirements (GPA, grade level, etc.), if applicable.
• Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
• Former Disney Program participants must wait four (4) months after their last departure before applying.
• Candidates who receive an offer will be required to pay the Program Participation Fee & Housing Fee within days of their program offer date.

*US includes all 50 states plus Puerto Rico and all other US territories.

Candidates currently participating on a Disney Program must meet these guidelines:

• This position requires full availability through January 28, 2027. Participants MUST have arrived January 26, 2026 or later, no exceptions.
• You cannot participate in consecutive programs totaling more than one calendar year, including any combination of Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internships.
• A $240 non-refundable extension Program Participation Fee will be collected upon accepting your extension offer.
• If you have a registered vehicle, you will pay a $100 parking decal renewal fee for your extension. To purchase a new decal for your extension, you will pay a $200 vehicle decal fee. Parking decals are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. You MUST have a vehicle pre-registered in DORMS to purchase a parking decal.
• No more than FOUR (4) attendance points within the last six (6) months (not including early shift releases or authorized days off).
• No more than ONE (1) reprimand within the last six (6) months.
• You may apply to as many extension transfer opportunities as you wish, but may only accept one. However, you may apply for and accept an extension in your same role and same location and still qualify for this role.

Program Length & Dates:

• The dates of this internship are June 1, 2026, to January 28, 2027.
• Participants must be fully available for the entire duration of the internship. No exceptions can be made.

Preferred Qualifications:

It would be great if you have:

• Formal teaching/education experience.
• Previous experience working or volunteering in an informal learning environment such as a zoo, aquarium, museum, state park, or nature center, etc.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated conservation and environmental knowledge.
• Ability to speak more than one language.

Required Education:

• Must be currently enrolled in a college/university, a recent college graduate, or be actively participating on a Disney Program with an original arrival date of January 26, 2026 or later.

Preferred Education:

• Life or Environmental Sciences, Environmental Policy, Biology, Zoology, Education, Recreation, Communications, or a related major.

Required Application Materials:

• Résumé/CV: Outline all your required qualifications, and please include current and past Disney experience.
• Cover Letter: Help us connect the dots in your application and resume, and understand you as an individual.

Additional Information:

• For any questions about this opportunity, please visit support.disneyprograms.com.
• Please note: This application is only for the Animal Programs-Conservation Education Presenter opportunity. There will be separate applications for other opportunities.

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