Central Florida is the hub for tourism in Florida and with the opening of Toy Story Land coming this summer along numerous other additions to the parks which aren’t far behind, Disney World is in need of some more Cast Members. The company will be hosting job fairs for a variety of positions within the Walt Disney World Resort as they hope to hire around 3,500 workers.
The company is looking for “full-time, part-time and seasonal roles within housekeeping, transportation, lifeguard, food and beverage and many more.” a release stated. Full-time cast member hires will be offered a $3,000 hiring bonus for select positions along with benefits including medical, dental, vision and paid time off.
Multiple other positions qualify for bonuses as well and most of them have been increased from what the company offered last year. Culinary chefs can get a $3,000 bonus while both full-time or part-time housekeepers hired at Disney World’s resorts this year can get a hiring bonus of $1,250. Full-time or part-time lifeguards this year can get a $1000 hiring bonus and seasonal lifeguards get a $500 bonus. Bus drivers can get a $500 hiring bonus just like last year. The bonuses are given after training periods and 30 days on the job.
There’s was a culinary job fair at ESPN Wide World of Sports today, April 23, but Disney will continue holding its annual spring hiring events through May.
Candidates searching online can apply at Disney’s Big Spring Hiring Event by going to DisneyCareers. Here is a list of upcoming spring job fairs Disney World will be holding in preparation for the resort’s summer season:
- Housekeeping Hiring Days & Job Fair – Housekeeping Hiring Days are held every Monday-Friday throughout April and May from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; and on Wednesday, May 9, a housekeeping job fair will be held from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. – all at the Walt Disney World Resort Casting Center. Disney workers will be available to answer questions, help with the application process and conduct interviews on the spot.
- Lifeguard Job Fairs – On Saturday, April 21, at Mickey’s Retreat; and Wednesday, May 2, at Typhoon Lagoon, candidates age 16 years or older will interview and complete onsite swim tests for an opportunity to become part of the Disney team.
- Culinary Job Fair – On Monday, April 23, at ESPN Wide World of Sports, qualified candidates can learn about available culinary roles, meet with chefs and interview with recruiters.
- Bus Driver Online Job Fair – Held online through May 31, candidates interested in joining a team that’s always on the move can apply for available part-time and full-time roles.