The Elephant Sanctuary Team works together to provide elephants with herd, individualized lifetime care, and a safe haven dedicated to their well-being. We hope you might consider joining our team and helping us to support elephants.
On this page, you will find the most up-to-date information on employment opportunities with The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee.
As an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to treat all employees equally without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
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The Sanctuary’s 12-week Internship Program is focused on providing experiential learning opportunities to individuals seeking to understand, develop, and establish careers in the fields of elephant care and conservation. Interns work closely with Caregivers as well as Education Staff for a multi-departmental learning experience.
Internship program dates will be announced via EleNews, which you may sign up to receive at the bottom of this page.
Current Opportunities
No opportunities currently available.
Accounting Assistant
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direct supervision of the Controller, this position provides support for Accounting and Human Resources. In addition performs duties such as coordination of meetings and conferences, obtaining supplies, coordinating mail and working on special projects.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
SUCCESS FACTORS AND EXPECTATIONS:
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
To Apply, please send your resume and cover letter to
Email: humanresources@elephants.com or
Fax: 931-796-7493
No telephone calls, please. All applications will be held in strict confidence.
Elephant Caregiver
The intent of the Elephant Care Program is to provide exceptional whole life care for The Sanctuary’s resident elephants. We strive to expand and improve opportunities for elephants to thrive and to support elephants as they age relevant to Sanctuary resources and infrastructure.
The Elephant Caregiver is a member of the elephant husbandry team providing quality daily care, social and herd opportunity, nutrition, and treatments using Protected Contact and Positive Reinforcement for aging African and Asian elephants housed at The Sanctuary. Caregivers play an important role in maintaining the elephant barns and habitats to provide safe and secure housing.
Position Objectives
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Elephant Care
Facilities & Supplies
Safety
Understand and participate with all assigned safety training protocols for The Sanctuary and department.
Administrative / Other
SUCCESS FACTORS AND EXPECTATIONS:
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
To Apply, please send your resume and cover letter to
Email: humanresources@elephants.com or
Fax: 931-796-7493
No telephone calls, please. All applications will be held in strict confidence.
Part-Time Educator
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Part-Time Educator position assists in day-to-day functioning of The Elephant Discovery Center/Outdoor Classroom. Includes greeting and informing visitors and delivering Sanctuary educational programming through a variety of outlets including online distance learning, and regional outreach to the widest possible audience.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Elephant Discovery Center/Outdoor Classroom
Distance Learning
Other
SUCCESS FACTORS AND EXPECTATIONS:
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES:
JOB PREFERENCES
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The Sanctuary is committed to creating an environment where diverse perspectives are welcome, and to nurturing a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.
To Apply, please send your resume and cover letter to
Email: humanresources@elephants.com or
Fax: 931-796-7493
No telephone calls, please. All applications will be held in strict confidence.
Veterinary Technician
Position Purpose:
The Veterinary Technician is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of veterinary care are maintained at The Sanctuary, meeting and surpassing legal requirements. Ensure efficient communication within the veterinary department. Help manage and maintain thorough and accurate veterinary medical records entries and validate the quality of recorded data. Attend vet rounds and veterinary treatments, assist with veterinary care, and document and record pertinent information. Assist with outside labs and lab sample handling and shipments. Assist with all lab work, diagnostics, medication preparation, emergency response and end of life care including euthanasia and necropsy. Help the veterinary department expand their research and data collection and documentation capabilities, including excel documents and retrospective analysis.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
Direct Reports
None
Qualifications:
Special Working Conditions:
Must have valid drivers’ license.
Must be able to attain practicing veterinary technician license in the State of Tennessee
The Sanctuary is committed to creating an environment where diverse perspectives are welcome, and to nurturing a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.
To Apply, please send your resume and cover letter to
Email: humanresources@elephants.com or
Fax: 931-796-7493
No telephone calls, please. All applications will be held in strict confidence.
Accounting Assistant
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direct supervision of the Controller, this position provides support for Accounting and Human Resources. In addition performs duties such as coordination of meetings and conferences, obtaining supplies, coordinating mail and working on special projects.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
SUCCESS FACTORS AND EXPECTATIONS:
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
To Apply, please send your resume and cover letter to
Email: humanresources@elephants.com or
Fax: 931-796-7493
No telephone calls, please. All applications will be held in strict confidence.
Elephant Caregiver
The intent of the Elephant Care Program is to provide exceptional whole life care for The Sanctuary’s resident elephants. We strive to expand and improve opportunities for elephants to thrive and to support elephants as they age relevant to Sanctuary resources and infrastructure.
The Elephant Caregiver is a member of the elephant husbandry team providing quality daily care, social and herd opportunity, nutrition, and treatments using Protected Contact and Positive Reinforcement for aging African and Asian elephants housed at The Sanctuary. Caregivers play an important role in maintaining the elephant barns and habitats to provide safe and secure housing.
Position Objectives
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Elephant Care
Facilities & Supplies
Safety
Understand and participate with all assigned safety training protocols for The Sanctuary and department.
Administrative / Other
SUCCESS FACTORS AND EXPECTATIONS:
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
To Apply, please send your resume and cover letter to
Email: humanresources@elephants.com or
Fax: 931-796-7493
No telephone calls, please. All applications will be held in strict confidence.
Part-Time Educator
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Part-Time Educator position assists in day-to-day functioning of The Elephant Discovery Center/Outdoor Classroom. Includes greeting and informing visitors and delivering Sanctuary educational programming through a variety of outlets including online distance learning, and regional outreach to the widest possible audience.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Elephant Discovery Center/Outdoor Classroom
Distance Learning
Other
SUCCESS FACTORS AND EXPECTATIONS:
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES:
JOB PREFERENCES
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The Sanctuary is committed to creating an environment where diverse perspectives are welcome, and to nurturing a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.
To Apply, please send your resume and cover letter to
Email: humanresources@elephants.com or
Fax: 931-796-7493
No telephone calls, please. All applications will be held in strict confidence.
Veterinary Technician
Position Purpose:
The Veterinary Technician is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of veterinary care are maintained at The Sanctuary, meeting and surpassing legal requirements. Ensure efficient communication within the veterinary department. Help manage and maintain thorough and accurate veterinary medical records entries and validate the quality of recorded data. Attend vet rounds and veterinary treatments, assist with veterinary care, and document and record pertinent information. Assist with outside labs and lab sample handling and shipments. Assist with all lab work, diagnostics, medication preparation, emergency response and end of life care including euthanasia and necropsy. Help the veterinary department expand their research and data collection and documentation capabilities, including excel documents and retrospective analysis.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
Direct Reports
None
Qualifications:
Special Working Conditions:
Must have valid drivers’ license.
Must be able to attain practicing veterinary technician license in the State of Tennessee
The Sanctuary is committed to creating an environment where diverse perspectives are welcome, and to nurturing a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.
To Apply, please send your resume and cover letter to
Email: humanresources@elephants.com or
Fax: 931-796-7493
No telephone calls, please. All applications will be held in strict confidence.
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