Disney J1 Cultural Exchange Program - Summer 2025

Job ID 1221872BR Location Orlando, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Oct. 28, 2024

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Job Summary:

The Disney Cultural Exchange Program (Summer Work Experience) is a three-month experience located at Walt Disney World® Resort, near Orlando, Florida.
This experience provides international students the opportunity to spend their summer break working at Walt Disney World Resort experiencing the Disney magic. Immerse yourself in different cultures from around the world and build lifelong relationships in a program that gives you the opportunity to improve your customer service knowledge and language skills!

Responsibilities:

Participants of this program have the opportunity to develop real world experience while working in front-line roles at our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels.

Basic Qualifications:

To be eligible to apply for the Cultural Exchange Program, you MUST:

Speak English fluently
Be at least 18 years of age to apply
Be receptive to Disney Look guidelines
You must be fully available to work Sunday through Saturday, including days and nights, holidays and overtime
Applicants must be currently enrolled full time and pursuing a degree (bachelor’s degree or master’s degree) at an accredited post-secondary, classroom based academic institution physically located outside the United States
Have successfully completed at least one semester, or equivalent, of post-secondary academic study (bachelor’s degree or master’s degree) at time of application.

Candidates are required to attend a presentation and in-person interview in one of the following countries: Canada, France, India, Hong Kong, Mexico, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, Spain or United Kingdom.

You are required to upload your Resume/CV and Cover Letter in English for this job application.

Additional Information:

We offer an hourly rate of pay starting at $17.00 USD per hour depending on the role you are selected to perform.

We strongly encourage candidates to explore DisneyPrograms.com prior to submitting an application.

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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 that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. 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 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, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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