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, 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. **Accepting applications for Merchandise positions that will start in 2025.** **Responsibilities :** **Our Italy Cultural Representatives will be placed in a Merchandise role. Below is the description for this position.** **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 **Basic Qualifications :** To be eligible to apply for the Italy Cultural Representative Program, you MUST: + Speak English fluently. + Be at least 18 years of age to apply. + Be able to authentically represent Italy. + Be receptive to Disney Look (http://disneycasting.net/downloads/wdpr/Disney\_Look\_Book.pdf) guidelines. + Be fully available to work Sunday through Saturday, including days and nights, holidays and overtime. **Candidates are required to attend an in-person presentation and interview in Italy.** **You are required to upload your 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 :** **Pay rate: Cast Members will earn 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:** 1102251BR **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.