Horticulture InternshipCompany Overview: Since its opening in 1971, the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, FL has grown to feature four theme parks the
Magic Kingdom ® Park,
Epcot ®,
Disneys Hollywood Studios ®, and
Disneys Animal Kingdom ® Theme Park. In addition, more than 20 themed resort hotels, two water parks, and the Downtown Disney® Area, a daytime and nighttime entertainment complex, are part of the
Walt Disney World Resort.
Department Overview: It is all about show business at the Walt Disney World Resort! To help set the stage Disneys Horticulture maintains over 4,200 acres of landscaped gardens throughout the Disney Parks and Resorts. Performing 365 days a year the over 3 million bedding plants, and millions and millions of shrubs and trees rely on careful planning, diligent observation, and meticulous research and continued coordination and maintenance.
Disneys Horticulture cast of over 500 gardeners, arborists, irrigation specialists and pest management technicians plant and maintain this huge outdoor set; playing a very important role in the show.
Disneys Horticulture is dedicated to creating and preserving the magical guest experience through horticulture. Through these actions, Disneys Horticulture is an exemplary steward of the environment and a source of beauty, refreshment, and inspiration for all who work and play here.
Responsibilities Disneys Horticulture Professional Intern Program is designed to provide qualified students with the opportunity to further their knowledge through practical hands on work experience. Students will be assigned to various regions of the landscape operation. In addition to the work experience students must participate in the program activities, which include weekly seminars, projects and plant/pest identification.
Basic Qualifications These are the minimum qualifications you need to be considered for this position:
- Currently enrolled in college/university in any related horticulture field
- Brown steel toed shoes or boots
- Valid Drivers License
- Comfortable working outdoors in a variety climates including extreme heat and extreme cold conditions
- Comfortable lifting, bending and stretching for long periods of time
Preferred Qualifications- Experience and/or education in landscape equipment preferred
- Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior in college/university in any related horticulture field
Additional InformationInternship Eligibility:- Must be enrolled in a U.S. college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Not have already completed two consecutive (spring/fall) College or Professional Internship Programs
- Must possess unrestricted work authorization
- Must provide full work availability
- Must provide own transportation to/from work
- Current Active Disney cast members must meet Professional Internship transfer guidelines (for Walt Disney World cast members this is no more than four points and one reprimand in the last six months; for Disneyland cast members this is six months of consecutive service and a performance record clear of any disciplinary issues (warnings, suspensions, etc.) for at least six months)
Program Length: The approximate dates of this internship are May 2013 through August 2013. Interns must be fully available for the duration of the internship.
Housing: A limited amount of company-sponsored housing is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Application Deadline: The deadline to apply for this internship is
February 8, 2013.Attention International Students: If you are currently studying in the United States on an F-1 or J-1 Visa and do not have a Social Security number, please contact our office at 407-828-1736 PRIOR to applying.
Recommendation Print This Role Description: Strong candidates may be invited to complete a phone interview. We strongly encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description so they can refer to it in the event they are selected for a phone interview. Note that this role description will not be accessible once the posting is closed on February 8, 2013.
