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2027-28 Walt Disney World Traditions Assistant (Cross-Utilization)
Job Description: The Disney Traditions Program is steeped in the history of The Walt Disney Company and is critical in the success of achieving our common goal. Disney Traditions introduces new Cast Members, Crew Members, and Imagineers to the culture and heritage of our Company and is the beginning of their Disney career. Cast, Crew, and Imagineers will learn the impact they personally have on creating happiness, and how The Five Keys guide us in deciding what actions and behaviors are best while performing our roles. Each participant is encouraged to develop a sense of pride and ownership in their work, and to recognize their responsibility to create magical Disney memories for our Guests every day.
Job Description: • Traditions Assistants help bring our common goal to life through delivering carefully crafted messages within the Disney Traditions program. • Deliver a full day of content to participants, in a combined in-person class and in-park experience environment. Facilitation may be individual or co-facilitated with another Traditions Assistant. • Educate and inspire new Cast, Crew, Imagineers on their first day with the company in a variety of classes for general hires, college program and interns, and Disney Cruise Line® Crew Members. • Facilitate conversations to create a meaningful Disney experience for new Cast, Crew, Imagineers by connecting information, stories, and participant perspectives in a way that inspires belonging and purpose. • Inspire, energize and inform participants through immersing them in the heritage and culture of Disney along with the Guest service experience that makes our brand unique.
Responsibilities: Responsibilities: This is a cross-utilization role beginning in February of 2027 and lasts for two years. Traditions Assistants will facilitate Disney Traditions to new Cast Members, Crew Members and Imagineers for the Walt Disney World® Resort and Disney Cruise Line. In partnership with the Traditions Leadership Team, Traditions Assistants will also be responsible for check-in processes, Disney Look verification, classroom management, pre/post class communication, and other logistical responsibilities. Classes are facilitated in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. Traditions Assistants may facilitate in English, Haitian Creole, and/or Spanish, bringing the Traditions experience to participants in the language they are most comfortable using. Traditions Assistants will be scheduled an average of two to three (2-3) days per month (no more than five (5) days per month during heavy hiring periods and team training).
Critical characteristics of Traditions Assistants include: • Belief that every role can create happiness, and that all roles are critical to our success. • Investment in seeking out and leveraging developmental opportunities for themselves and others, and actively sharing what they learn. • Ability to engage with their fellow Cast, Crew and Imagineers by sharing their experiences and stories in a meaningful and inspirational way.
Basic Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: • This opportunity is open to: • Hourly, office & technical, and salaried Florida-site based Cast Members, Employees, and Imagineers at the Walt Disney World® Resort, Corporate Employees who support Disney Experiences, as well as former Traditions facilitators. • Full-time or part-time Florida-site based Cast Members, Employees or Imagineers with at least three years of service as of October 31, 2026.
• Must meet all Transfer Guidelines as of October 31, 2026. • Must have support from local leadership and have leader of leader support. • If on an internal assignment-must have approval from both current and home location leadership.
• Must be comfortable with public speaking and facilitation for groups of up to 200 participants. • Basic understanding of technology applications such as Microsoft PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, etc. • Ability to think on your feet and adapt to change. • Strong role model of the brand and company values. • Able to give and receive feedback. • Strong partnership with peers, leaders, and co-facilitators. • Dynamic and adaptable communication styles based on learning needs. • Self-motivator who takes initiative and follows up. • Must be available to facilitate up to 2-3 times per month with availability on Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. • Flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays. • Must be available for all Takes and training dates. Multiple date options will be provided when available. Candidates may audition in English, Haitian Creole and/or Spanish throughout the entire audition process. • Take 1: December 1, 3, 7, 8, 10 (one date - up to 3 hours) • Audition in Haitian Creole: December 7 • Audition in Spanish: December 8
• Take 2: January 4, 5, 7 (one date - up to 3 hours) • Take 3: January 14 • Take 4: January 21
2027 TRAINING DATES:
• Traditions General Enrollment Training 5 Days: • February or March 2027 (dates will be provided during Take 4)
• Traditions for College Program & Disney Cruise Line Training • Dates will be provided in Spring 2027
Preferred Qualifications: • Spanish or Haitian Creole bilingual skills
Additional Information: Please note: When applying, it is NOT REQUIRED to include a resume and/or artistic portfolio in order to be considered.
Must apply through Disney Cast Life by 11:59pm EST on October 31, 2026.