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Apply here! Disney Australia & New Zealand Cultural Exchange Program (January 2019)
Are you looking for an international experience with a world-renowned company that can enhance your C.V while sharing your culture with people from all over the world?
The Disney J1 Australia and New Zealand Cultural Exchange Program is a five to twelve-month experience located at Walt Disney World® Resort, near Orlando, Florida. Participants of this program have the opportunity to gain real-world work experience with a world-renowned entertainment company, learn skills from Disney leaders, meet people from around the world and take part in a life-changing experience. Participants work in front-line, guest-facing roles throughout our Parks & Resorts.
Location:
United States
Benefits
- The Disney Australia and New Zealand Cultural Exchange Program is a five to twelve-month experience located at Walt Disney World® Resort, near Orlando, Florida.
- Participants of this program have the opportunity to gain real-world work experience with a world-renowned entertainment company, learn skills from Disney leaders, meet people from around the world and take part in a life-changing experience. Participants work in front-line, guest-facing roles throughout our Parks & Resorts.
- Roles offered include Lifeguard, Operations, Hospitality, Merchandise, Recreation, Food & Beverage and Entertainment in theme parks, resort hotels, water parks and other recreational and entertainment areas.
- During your free time, visit the Disney parks with complimentary admission or enjoy resort-style amenities in company-sponsored housing with cultural events and activities offered exclusively to program participants.
- Pay rate: Cast Members will earn an hourly rate of pay starting at $10.00 per hour depending on the role they are selected to perform.
Eligibilities
To be eligible to apply for the Australia & New Zealand Cultural Exchange Program, you MUST
- Speak English fluently.
- Be at least 18 years of age to apply.
- Be a citizen of Australia or New Zealand.
- Have completed year 12 and are now a current full-time student at an accredited post-secondary University, TAFE or Polytechnic institution acquiring a Bachelors Degree, Diploma or a Certificate. Current program of study must be at least 1-year in length (candidates enrolled in accelerated 6-month programs are not eligible unless enrolled in consecutive 6-month programs that total at least 1 year and are within the same field/similar field of study).
- Have completed at least their first year of consecutive full-time study.
- Be studying your post-secondary courses in a classroom. If you are taking classes full-time online or the majority of your courses online, you are not eligible.
- If you have earned a Bachelor’s Degree you may also apply but must start work at Walt Disney World® Resort within 12 months of your graduation date.
- If you are enrolled in an Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or Certificate program, you must have completed your first full year of study and be actively enrolled in your educational institution. Graduates of these programs are not eligible.
- Not defer the semester prior to your arrival.
- Be receptive to Disney Look guidelines.
- Be fully available to work Sunday through Saturday, including days and nights, holidays and overtime.
Eligible Regions: New Zealand, Australia
Application Process
- Visit the Apply Now Link.
- Fill out the application form in: 10-15 minutes.
- You are required to upload your Resume/CV and Cover Letter in PDF or Word format for this job application.
Application Deadline: October 1, 2018 (23 Days Remaining)
