Agronomy Research Associate (Project Hire)

About the Role & Team

The Walt Disney Resort maintains a unique 90-acre tree farm (browse farm) that provides valuable foliage to feed the leaf-eating animals at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.

In this temporary project-based role, you will work with our nutrition and farm partners to coordinate and evaluate methods to increase the productivity, diversity, and sustainability of the browse farm.

This is an estimated two-year Project Hire position without any guarantee of permanent placement. In this role, you will report to the Animal Nutrition Operations Manager.

What You Will Do

• Research horticultural/agronomic techniques
• Meet regularly with farm and nutrition management
• Sample plants and soil in the field
• Enter and analyze data from field tests
• Measure biomass production
• Collect data on palatability of the browse varieties to different animal species
• Communicate results to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences
• Help with master planning of the farm and future farm expansions
• Collaborate with partners to disseminate the results of research through appropriate journals, articles, and scientific presentations and share knowledge with Resort guests and visitors

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in agronomy, horticulture or related field, ideally with field experience in the southeastern United States
• Ability to balance the needs of multiple projects and partnerships
• Strong organizational, problem solving, and time management skills
• Proficient using Excel to efficiently manage data
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with non-traditional forage crops, agroforestry, or vineyards

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in agronomy or horticulture or related field

Preferred Education

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in agronomy or horticulture or related field

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life! This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide! Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

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About Walt Disney World Resort:

Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

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 Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. , which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort .

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., 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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