Disney hiring work from home reps in Illinois

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Friday, November 4, 2016
Disney looking for at-home workers
Disney looking for at-home workers

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Looking for a part-time or seasonal job? Disney says it needs a little help making the magic this holiday season.

The company is hiring part-time, work-from-home reps to help handle the expected crunch for holiday shopping.

Read more about the position on the Disney Careers website

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For this non-exempt gig, you must live in one of the following 7 states: Florida, South Carolina, Texas, Kentucky, Nevada, Illinois or Mississippi.

You must also have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus a computer with high-speed internet connection at home.

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This cast member position requires a flexible schedule that may require you to take call-in shifts during evening, holiday and weekend hours.

Here's what you can expect to do if you're hired:

  • Answer inbound calls and email guests to assist them in their purchases
  • Contact guests via outbound calls as instructed by supervisors
  • Identifying and resolving guest experience issues
  • Channeling escalated issues to appropriate managers

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Entertainment reporter Sandy Kenyon has the latest details.

The Walt Disney Company is the parent company of the Disney Store and this station.