Plant Science Intern

Job Description

Job Title: Plant Science Intern

Company: Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Agricultural Sciences team, part of Disney’s Animals, Science & Environment

Location: The Land Pavilion in Epcot

About the Role:

At Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, our motto is “We make magic,” and this principle guides everything we do. As a Plant Science Intern, you will be an integral part of inspiring that magic by helping our teams push the boundaries of entertainment and create the never-before-seen. The Agricultural Sciences team offers a unique opportunity for hands-on work experience within the distinct growing areas of Living with The Land, an agricultural attraction at Epcot®.

This position requires a professional background and interest in plant sciences, encompassing horticulture sciences, plant biology, nutrition, entomology, and plant tissue culture. You will contribute to maintaining a high-quality greenhouse show and promoting sustainable agriculture to Disney Guests.

Compensation:

• Hourly Rate: $20.60 per hour

Program Dates:

• Arrival Date: June 8, 2026
• Departure Date: January 14, 2027
• Availability: You must be fully available for the entire period.

Application Requirements:

• It is required that you upload a resume/CV and a cover letter for this application.
• We recommend including current and past Disney Programs experience in your resume/CV.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a high-quality greenhouse show featuring over 150 hydroponically-grown food crops from all over the globe.
• Promote the message of sustainable agriculture for Disney Guests through active participation in area operations, including insect rearing, biotechnology, hydroponic growing systems, and crop research.
• Participate in trainings, classes, and meetings to contribute to the innovation and success of the Living with the Land greenhouse operation and to further individual expertise in the field of agriculture.
• Perform essential plant care tasks such as propagate, transplant, irrigate, prune, and harvest a wide variety of plants.
• Provide show-quality maintenance and general cleanup, including washing, raking, and sweeping greenhouse areas.

Basic Qualifications (All Candidates Must Meet):

• Demonstrated interest in working with food crops in greenhouses.
• Possession of a valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Capability to operate a company vehicle under inclement weather, including minimal lighting.
• Comfort working in hot, humid greenhouses.
• Must be fully available through your offered departure date.
• Adherence to all Disney Look guidelines.

Basic Qualifications (Candidates NOT Currently Participating 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.
• Must 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 (Candidates CURRENTLY Participating on a Disney Program):

• Must have arrived January 12, 2026 or later.
• Please be aware that 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, a $100 parking decal renewal fee for your extension will apply. To purchase a new decal for your extension, a $200 vehicle decal fee is required. (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).
• If you have already fully accepted an extension in your original role and location, you will not be required to pay another Program Participation Fee.
• Attendance: No more than FOUR (4) attendance points within the last six (6) months (not including early shift releases or authorized days off).
• Disciplinary Record: No more than ONE (1) reprimand within the last six (6) months.

Required Education:

• Applicable background or degree in Plant Science, Horticulture, Food Crops, Biology, or a related major.
• Minimum grade point average of 2.0.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Plant Science or a related field.
• Associate’s Degree or higher in a relevant field.

Additional Notes:

• This application is exclusively for the Plant Sciences Internship opportunity. Separate applications will be available for other opportunities.