The Cultural Representative Program is a twelve-month work experience located at Walt Disney World® Resort, near Orlando, Florida. Participants have the opportunity to share the unique culture and customs of their country with Guests, while working different front line, guest facing roles. Participants must authentically represent one of the countries or regions we have recreated in look and feel at the Walt Disney World® Resort. Countries and regions represented are: Canada, China, France, Germany, Southeast Asia (India, Indonesia, Thailand), Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Norway, Sub-Saharan Africa (Botswana, Tanzania, Mozambique, Rwanda, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Lesotho, Swaziland, and South Africa), and United Kingdom.
Within the World Showcase at Epcot, there are eight independent participant companies that have contracts with Disney. These companies (Operating Participants) were selected for the unique contributions in cuisine or merchandise they offer from their home countries. Cultural Representatives working in these areas are employees of the Operating Participant company, but still part of Disney International Programs.
Basic Qualifications
To be eligible to apply for the Cultural Representative Program, you MUST
- Speak English fluently
- Be at least 18 years of age to apply
- You must be fully available to work Sunday through Saturday, including days and nights, holidays and overtime
- Be able to authentically represent a country or region we have recreated in look and feel at the Walt Disney World® Resort. Countries and regions represented are: Canada, China, France, Germany, Southeast Asia (India, Indonesia, Thailand), Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Norway, Sub-Saharan Africa (Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Lesotho, Swaziland, and South Africa)
Please be aware that it is a requirement of the program to be able to attend an in-person presentation & interview. You must be able to attend an in-person presentation & interview in one of the following countries: Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Norway, Peru, Thailand, United Kingdom, or Sub Sahara Africa.
Additional Information
Pay rate: Cast Members will earn an hourly rate of pay ranging from $7.79 to $8.75 USD per hour depending on the role they are selected to perform.
We strongly encourage candidates to explorewww.disneyinternationalprograms.com prior to submitting an application.
