The Walt Disney Company Hiring for Specialist, Corporate Social Responsibility at Lake Buena Vista, FL Full Time

The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) team resides within the Public Affairs division of Walt Disney World Resort and collaborates with internal partners across the entire company to address the most critical areas of need within our communities. We create magic inside of our parks by granting wishes to children with critical illnesses and their families. We also extend the magic of Disney into our communities through volunteering and making significant financial and non-financial investments in causes that make a difference every day in the lives of those around us.

What You Will Do

The Walt Disney World Resort Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) team is seeking a Corporate Social Responsibility Specialist. This position will play a key role in supporting our CSR strategies and programs! This candidate will report to a Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility.

The role will work cross-functionally in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, detail-oriented teammate who wants to make a positive impact on our community and enhance the company’s brand reputation. They should be excited to work on programs that bring the magic of Disney into our community through philanthropy, in-kind giving, wish granting for critically ill children, education efforts, environment and conservation programming, and more.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting CSR to implement a comprehensive strategy and approach to wish granting and company-wide campaigns associated with it
• Collaborating across the business to align with The Walt Disney Company on priorities and championing CSR goals, objectives, and initiatives tied to community engagement
• Coordinating and organizing programs and events that drive brand reputation
• Providing support for internal processes to help bridge the gaps of community needs through in-kind donations
• Partnering across multiple teams in creative ways to achieve desired outcomes
• Collaborating with internal and external partners to reinforce Disney’s reputation as a great place to work, where everyone belongs
• Administer and coordinate metrics of success to support CSR programs and initiatives

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Effective relationship-building skills with key stakeholders
• 1-2 years of professional experience with proven success in CSR or related industries such as communications, marketing, government relations, human resources, etc.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and partnering/networking skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Positive attitude and ability to work independently but also collaborate as an effective team member
• Ability to take the initiative, anticipate issues, and proactively problem-solve
• Experience with nonprofit operations
• Experience in logistical planning
• Experience in project management
• Experience with MS Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• An understanding and knowledge of theme park/resort operations and processes
• Experience in leading internal/external events
• Event planning or coordination experience
• Ability to speak multiple languages

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s Degree preferred)

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