Conservation Education Presenter

Job Description

Join the transformative Animals, Science & Environment team at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as a Conservation Education Presenter. In this dynamic role, you will be a vital part of a high-energy, fast-paced front-line team dedicated to inspiring future generations and Guests of all ages to care for our planet.

You will engage Guests in the magic of nature, empowering them to discover, connect with, and take action for wildlife and the natural world.

Starting Pay Rate: $19.60 per hour

Application Requirements: Please upload a resume/CV and a cover letter. Ensure your resume/CV clearly includes all current and past Disney experience.

Key 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 compelling information about animals and the natural world using fun and engaging storytelling techniques.
• Empower thousands of Guests to positively impact wildlife and take meaningful conservation action.

Please Note: There is no direct animal contact involved in this role.

Program Length & Dates:

This internship runs from June 1, 2026, to January 28, 2027. Participants must be fully available for the entire duration of the internship without exception.

Basic Qualifications (Required for All Candidates):

• 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.
• Be willing to follow all cleaning and disinfecting procedures in the work area, including handling cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Ability to use additional personal protective equipment (face shields, goggles, refillable hand sanitizers, etc.) when required.
• Demonstrated personal passion for conservation and wildlife, along with a passion for sharing insight and knowledge of wildlife conservation with others.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including a desire to interact with children and families from all over the world.
• Experience or 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).

Basic Qualifications (Additional for Candidates NOT Currently on a Disney Program):

• 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 time of program arrival.
• Meet any individual school requirements (GPA, grade level, etc.), if applicable.
• Be at least 18 years of age at 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.

Basic Qualifications (Additional for Candidates CURRENTLY Participating on a Disney Program):

• This position requires full availability through January 28, 2027. Participants MUST have arrived January 26, 2026, or later, no exceptions.
• 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. A new decal for your extension will cost $200. 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 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.

Important Note for Current Disney Program Participants: Though you may apply to as many extension transfer opportunities as you wish, you may only accept one. You may, however, apply for and accept an extension in your same role and same location and still qualify for this role.

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.

Education:

• Required: Must be currently enrolled in a college/university or a recent college graduate, OR be actively participating on a Disney Program with an original arrival date of January 26, 2026, or later.
• Preferred: Major in Life or Environmental Sciences, Environmental Policy, Biology, Zoology, Education, Recreation, Communications, or a related field.

Application Materials & Support:

• Resume/CV: Outline all your required qualifications, including current and past Disney experience.
• Cover Letter: Help us connect the dots in your application and resume, providing insight into you as an individual and your passion for this role.

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. Separate applications will be available for other opportunities.

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