The Cultural Representative Program is a twelve-month work experience located at Walt Disney World® Resort, near Orlando, Florida. It is an opportunity to be immersed in different cultures from around the world and build lifelong relationships. Participants need to be able to authentically represent and showcase the distinctive cultures and traditions of one of the countries or regions we have recreated in look and ambiance at the Walt Disney World Resort. They will also be interacting with people from across the globe and crafting immersive experiences for our guests, while fulfilling various front-line, customer-facing roles! Countries and regions represented are: Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Norway, Southeast Asia (India, Indonesia, Thailand), Sub-Saharan Africa (Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe), and United Kingdom. **This application is for positions that will have different start dates throughout 2025.** **Responsibilities :** **Our Canada Cultural Representatives can be placed in a** **Food & Beverage,** **Merchandise, or Attractions role. Below are descriptions for each position.** **Epcot World Showcase - Food and Beverage:** + Proactively greeting and interacting with every Guest that enters or leaves the restaurants + Escorting Guests to tables + Selling food & beverages, including alcoholic beverages + Utilizing a computerized reservation system for seating Guests in the restaurant + Setting and stocking tables, carts, and restaurants side stations + Cash handling - manual and using computerized registers + Bussing tables, cleaning kitchen and counter equipment, emptying trash cans + Heavy lifting, pushing carts, carrying heavy trays + Providing resort and park information to Guests + Possible prolonged exposure to weather conditions **Epcot World Showcase - Merchandise:** + Proactively greeting and interacting with every Guest that enters or leaves the shops + Demonstrating and selling merchandise (including alcohol and tobacco) in indoor and outdoor areas + Filling orders, preparing and assembling food items + Cash handling - manual and using computerized registers + Stocking and cleaning shelves and carts + Receiving/putting away stock and deliveries + Stroller/wheelchair rental – including repetitive lifting, stacking and pushing strollers and wheelchairs + Preparation of food/candy + Preparing packages for shipping/delivery + Possible prolonged exposure to weather conditions **Epcot World Showcase - Attractions:** + Working at one or more of the "rides" or theater shows + Loading and unloading Guests from an attraction + Operating sophisticated ride systems + Memorizing and delivering lengthy narrations on a microphone to large groups + Retrieving and arranging strollers + Assisting with emergency evacuations of attractions when necessary + Monitoring Guest flow and providing a safe Guest experience **Basic Qualifications :** **To be eligible to apply for the Canada Cultural Representative Program, you MUST:** + Speak English fluently. + Be at least 18 years of age to apply. + Be able to authentically represent Canada. + Be receptive to Disney Look guidelines. + Be fully available to work Sunday through Saturday, including days and nights, holidays and overtime. **Candidates are required to attend a presentation and in-person interview in Canada, and to upload a Resume/CV and Cover Letter in English for this job application.** **Former Cultural Representative Program participants must wait 15 months from your most recent program end date to apply for a new Cultural Representative Program.** **Additional Information :** **We offer an hourly rate of pay starting at $17.00 per hour depending on the role they are selected to perform.** We strongly encourage candidates to explore DisneyPrograms.com (https://jobs.disneycareers.com/disney-programs#international) prior to submitting an application. Keyword: IntlCRP1 **Job ID:** 1206152BR **Location:** Orlando,Florida **Job Posting Company:** "Walt Disney World Resort" The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.