Coordinator, Biodiversity Conservation
Job Summary:
About the Role & Team
The Disney Conservation team is committed to working to protect wildlife and build a global community inspired to celebrate the magic of nature together. A core example of the Disney Planet Possible commitment — tangible actions the company is taking to inspire optimism for a brighter, more sustainable future — Disney Conservation supports nature conservation, restoration, and rewilding; helps to empower the next generation of conservation leaders; and advances environmental resilience.
Since 1995, the Disney Conservation Fund (DCF) has directed more than $141 million to community conservation programs along with the expertise of our dedicated teams to support more than 1,000 species across every continent and every ocean. As we conclude our 30th anniversary year, we are looking to the future to broaden our positive impact through strategic investments, collaborate for impact on tentpole campaigns and conservation initiatives across The Walt Disney Company’s various businesses and beyond, help the Company meet evolving global standards and stakeholder expectations, and grow Disney’s reputation as a leader in biodiversity conservation through relationships with environmental nonprofit organizations and third-party advocates globally.
The Biodiversity Conservation Coordinator is a valued member of the Disney Conservation team within Environmental Sustainability, Global Public Policy, and will be based in Orlando, Florida. Reporting to the Manager, the coordinator is responsible for assisting with the administration of the Disney Conservation Fund by supporting office functions as well as activities related to the distribution of more than $6 million in grants through the DCF annually. The coordinator will also support communications, engagement efforts, and special events to raise awareness of the DCF among internal and external audiences.
What You Will Do:
Office Support: Support office functions including but not limited to: meeting scheduling, charitable donation tracking and bank deposits, shipping and correspondence, and maintaining collateral/supplies. Also serves as the team’s designated Casual Buyer, with duties that include promotional product research and ordering, payment, and expense processing through the SAP/Coupa systems, and related financial tracking.
Grants Program Support: Assist in the distribution of more than $6 million in grants annually through activities that include support of: meeting logistics, research to inform philanthropic investments, data and asset management, compliance with legal and governance requirements, impact report tracking, and general correspondence with grantees and supporters.
Storytelling: Maintain a library of DCF grantee storytelling content and assets, maintain content on Disney Conservation social media handles and websites, review and share general program information/assets as requested for newsletters, blogs, and other communications, and assist in creating presentations and occasional marketing and collateral materials.
Events and Engagement: Support the team’s global outreach to raise awareness of the DCF among internal and external audiences through support of Cast and Guest engagement efforts, especially at Walt Disney World Resort and through the Disney VoluntEARS program, and logistical support for and participation in: presentations, recognition events, and special events including the culmination of the DCF 30th anniversary year.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Ability to function in a dynamic environment with competing and changing priorities
Work experience related to event support and/or program management
Interest in the environment, conservation, and corporate social responsibility
Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills
Maintains strong organization and time management skills to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Exhibits reliability and ability to complete tasks effectively, working either independently or as part of a team
Maintains proactive, collaborative work style
Demonstrates professionalism, sound judgement, and practical decision-making
Ability to work with confidential information
Preferred Qualifications:
Work experience related to environment, conservation or corporate social responsibility
Previous support role experience
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 programs (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and Adobe products (Acrobat, Photoshop, etc.), or video editing software
Experience with data management, analysis, and visualization (Tableau, MS Excel, etc)
Experience with Disney SAP and Casual Buyer processes, and contribution management systems such as Cybergrants a plus
Second language helpful
Required Education:
High school diploma AND minimum 2-year college degree or certificate, or two years minimum of public service.
4-year degree in a preferred field of study, including environment, conservation, communications, or corporate social responsibility, preferred.
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About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):
At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).
Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
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