Conservation Programs Manager

Disney's Animals, Science and Environment

Address: Lake Buena Vista, FL

Job Description:

The Walt Disney Company is committed to ensuring a world where wildlife thrives and nature is treasured and protected. Disney Conservation Team Wildlife, a part of Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment Team is seeking a conservation biologist with a focus on social science to help deliver on our mission to Lead, Care, Connect and Conserve. Team Wildlife aims to inspire and engage our Cast and Guests in conservation efforts that save species in the wild, especially in areas of business priority. In addition, Team Wildlife works closely with the Disney Conservation Fund, which has inspired millions of people to take action to protect the planet and has directed more than $100 million to save wildlife alongside communities in more than half the countries in the world.

Based in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, this role is integral to our efforts to deliver impact through action aligned with our local and global conservation strategies. The selected candidate will be responsible for representing Disney’s conservation commitment with diverse audiences and stakeholders including executives, Guests, fellow Cast Members and employees, collaborators, and with the media. This position will also maximize conservation storytelling and integration across the team and company, helping to grow the Disney Conservation brand, deliver business value, and advance our commitment to save wildlife, inspire action and protect the planet. This person will report to the Terrestrial Conservation Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, execute and evaluate conservation programs that drive behavior change solutions, inspire a global community, and engage diverse communities to take action for nature
• Advise/lead program development alongside internal/external collaborators focusing on community engagement, environmental justice, education, interpretation and behavior change.
• Provide strategic insight and evaluation for all Disney Conservation programs, supporting efforts to collect data, learn, adapt, and report on impact.
• Facilitate strategy discussions, focus groups and workshops aimed at expanding knowledge, collaboration and conservation outcomes.
• Contribute expertise and build relationships in support of Disney’s leadership role within the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
• Partner across The Walt Disney Company to maximize storytelling and synergy opportunities that help advance our conservation efforts and drive business results and reputation.
• Develop events, communications, assets, etc. to help expand storytelling opportunities that inspire and activate our audiences.
• Collaborate with the ASE Science team to ensure scientific credibility and advance applied conservation.
• Serve as a spokesperson for Disney’s conservation commitment with internal and external audiences.
• Provide expertise to support philanthropic investments through the Disney Conservation Fund.
• Publish the results of our scientific, social/conservation impact investigation in peer-reviewed journals.
• Manage and mentor direct reports and the projects they work on, supporting a culture of inclusion and belonging and an environment of lifelong learning.

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