Facility
The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee
Closing Date
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Description
The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee is seeking a professional, experienced, highly motivated Director of Elephant Care. This individual must bring an authentic passion and a commitment to the long term care for elephants in sanctuary. The successful candidate will be responsible for directing the day-to-day care and management of our elephants in a Protected Contact environment. In addition to extensive elephant knowledge, Candidates must also understand the dynamics of team motivation and how to utilize a collaborative team environment and workplace culture to provide the highest standard of care for elephants. .
Important requirements for the position include: 1) Seven to ten years experience in an exotic animal facility with a minimum of five years working with elephants; 2) Minimum five years proven, successful leadership experience leading others and building a team. 3) Proficient in Protected Contact elephant management.
Program Development Duties:
• Review and expand protocols and SOP’s for elephant husbandry and health care in coordination with Attending Veterinarian and Care Management Team
• Develop, review and broaden care staff training and continuing education programs
• Oversee elephant care training program
• Coordinate consultants and special projects related to training, foot care, nutrition, tuberculosis and other areas identified
• Develop and coordinate program for caregiver interns
Leadership Duties:
• Understand sanctuary and challenges of providing day-to-day care
• Oversee developing herd relationships, socialization and the needs of an aging elephant population
• Supervise Lead Caregivers, attend vet rounds and all caregiver staff meetings
• Review and expand individual elephant care and training plans, providing training and problem solving as needed
• Provide input and expertise regarding non-invasive research, safety and TB in elephants
• Review and collaborate on facility design and updates
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies
• Participate in organizational strategic planning for elephant care and facilities
• Participate in Senior Management Team meetings
Education and Pre-requisites
Not specified.
Compensation and benefits
compensation depends on experience and we have a highly competitive benefits package
Application instructions
Resume’s and cover letter’s to: Email: humanresources@elephants.com or Fax: 931-796-7493,
No telephone calls please. All applications will be held in strict confidence.
Website: elephants.com