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Responsibilities:
In
addition to maintaining the show quality of our growing areas, aquaculture
systems and biotechnology lab, interns will spend a significant amount of
time leading informative and interactive guest tours through our facilities,
along with promoting and selling these tours. Additional training
sessions, classes and meetings will be scheduled throughout the
semester. Other duties vary by discipline:
Aquaculture
Operate a recirculating freshwater aquaculture facility. Monitor filtration systems and water quality, assist in diagnosis and control of disease, and raise fish to marketable size for Walt Disney World® restaurants.
Biotechnology
Maintain
a tissue culture production facility. Prepare media and culture a wide
variety of plants. Then, collect, package and deliver the
tissue-cultured plants to Epcot® merchandise locations.
Entomology
Become
an integral part of The Land’s Integrated Pest Management program. Rear
and maintain insect colonies, release beneficial insects into greenhouse
crops, and maintain entomology-related shows.
Plant Science
Maintain
a high-quality show of hydroponically-grown food crops from around the
globe. Seed, transplant, irrigate and prune plants; harvest produce for
Epcot® restaurants; rake, sweep, and provide general
cleanup of greenhouses.
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Minimum Requirements:
· College
student or recent graduate (must apply within six months of graduation) with
background and/or major in agriculture, plant science, horticulture, biology,
biotechnology, entomology, aquaculture, education, or related field.
· Team player
with demonstrated verbal communication skills and the ability to interact
positively with both Walt Disney World® Guests and fellow Cast Members.
· Demonstrated
work ethic, reliable transportation, and willingness to work on a flexible
schedule.
· Willingness
and ability to adhere to the
Walt Disney World® personal appearance standards.
· Completed
online application.
How to Apply:
Go
to http://disneyinterns.com/science. Click
“Apply Now” at the bottom of the page, find the internship(s) you are
interested in applying for, and fill out the application(s).
On
your application, please upload your resume and current transcripts
(including your name, cumulative GPA, and any courses you are currently taking).
Call
or email us with any questions.
Telephone: (407) 560-7256
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Disney Professional Internships
