Careers and Internships

Chief Operating Officer

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be a pivotal partner in advancing The Sanctuary’s mission and vision by ensuring plans and strategies developed by the CEO and Board of Directors are properly and successfully implemented. The COO will be an integral part of The Sanctuary as a member of a high-performing, experienced executive team made up of the CEO, Director of Finance, and Director of Facilities and will coordinate the senior management team that also includes the Director of Veterinary Care, Senior Manager for Elephant Care, and Senior Manager for External Relations, all of whom report to the CEO.

The COO is a linchpin to our success, striking a balance between our commitment to the essence of Sanctuary and an efficient, effective business operations.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• The ideal candidate will have successful experience as a senior manager in a business environment that relies strongly on internal and external collaborations, requires a keen professional savvy regarding the varied interests of key stakeholders, has a highly developed culture that supports the organization’s unique mission and vision, and collaborates with international partners.
• The candidate must be adept at building relationships and working with and in various organizations within the US and globally.
• The candidate will have demonstrated strength in operating within her/his own initiative while staying aligned with and in collaborative relationships with other senior managers and departments.
• In addition, the ideal candidate will possess strong writing and presentation skills, attention to details, and the qualities of a holistic team leader. She/he knows when to lead, when to follow and when to collaborate, particularly as a key member of the executive team that supports the Sanctuary.

RESPONSIBILITIES

With responsibility for assisting the CEO and senior management team in the overall planning, direction, and management of the Sanctuary, the COO:

• Coordinates the strategic planning process including the establishment of short and long-range goals.

• Coordinates the Senior Management Team made up of the CEO, Director of Finance, Director of Facilities, Director of Veterinary Care, Senior Manager forbElephant Care, and Senior Manager for External Relations.
• Works closely with all department heads to ensure alignment with the Strategic Plan and day-to-day operations of Elephant Care, Education and Outreach, Development, Facilities, and Finance.
• Assists with developing personnel policies and the performance review system.
• Manages IT and communications systems.
• Manages the Sanctuary’s legal needs such as trademarking and IP issues
• Participates in review of department budgets.
• Ensures accreditations from GFAS, AZA, and USDA.
• Supports and complements the role of the CEO acting in CEO stead as needed.

SUCCESS FACTORS AND EXPECTATIONS:

• Leadership – Ability to envision, aligning followers to vision, and ensure execution. In all three roles, influencing remains the core skill.
• Team Development and Leadership – Ability to develop and lead strong teams to accomplish The Sanctuary’s mission and values. Must be results focused with the ability to support and engage all team members.
• Collaboration – Ability to develop, maintain, and inspire strong working relationships with Sanctuary employees, senior management, and the board. Provide clear information, offer innovative solutions for discussion, and support team members in a respectful encouraging manner. Keep the CEO informed of issues, concerns and problems and be prepared with recommendations to resolve issues as they arise.
• Excellent Communicator – Communicate respectfully and effectively with others. Collaborate with CEO and Executive Team in coordinating communication with employees.
• Self-Motivated –Align efforts to the vision as portrayed by CEO and Strategic Plan mapping out own contribution and proactively organize the functions of those supervised to achieve the goals of The Sanctuary.
• Professionalism – Function with a strong work ethic and with a professional demeanor. Seek to recognize and understand issues and problems, then resolve them in a practical manner.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES:

• Masters in business, animal welfare, or seven to ten years’ experience in related field.
• Working knowledge and experience with management systems.
• Seven to ten years’ experience in management and supervision with a proven track record of successful team building and positive impact on the organization as a whole.

OTHER:

At-Will Employment: The State of Tennessee and The Sanctuary recognize all employment to be “at will.” This means that you, the employee, as well as The Sanctuary can terminate employment at any time, with or without advance notice and with or without cause.

Equal Employment Opportunity: It is our policy to treat you and all employees equally without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Free Workplace: The Sanctuary is a drug; alcohol and tobacco free workplace and prohibits all employees from using non-prescribed drugs, alcohol, or tobacco in any form while on duty.

Employees are subject to E-Verify to assure they are eligible to work in the United States.

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.

Data Entry Merchandise Associate

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for accurately entering donation information into DonorPerfect database. Review DonorPerfect reports to verify data entry matches batch report (spreadsheet) for various deposit entries. Process In-Kind donations and enter information into DonorPerfect. Responsible for On-line merchandise and orders.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Donor Services

• Pick up and drop off mail, as needed
• Process and enter all types of donations into the DonorPerfect system
• Review data entered into DonorPerfect to ensure data balances with the daily deposit spreadsheet
• Update donor addresses with current addresses from NCOA List
• Update new donor information from various online donation programs
• Enters various donor lists into DonorPerfect such as CFC donors, Transfer donor lists, Volunteer Hours, The Big PayBack, Privacy Policy lists such as EU & California, etc.)
• Proofread acknowledgments and stuff to mail out, as needed
• Stuff Membership Renewals to mail out, as needed
• Filing as needed
• Customer Service to Donors through email, answering phone and walk-ins; fills in as needed in Elephant Discovery Center with walk-in visitors
• Check for duplicate records in DonorPerfect
• Scans and attaches $1,000+ letters into DonorPerfect record
• In Kind Donations – opens boxes and records on spreadsheet, makes itemized list, if needed
• Report on honoree opt in option and update DonorPerfect records accordingly
• Back-up for printing online donations and PayPal orders; making spreadsheets for Revenue Processor when Donor Services Coordinator is out

Merchandise

• Oversees Merchandise Department
• Maintains inventory of current merchandise
• Alert supervisor when count is low; reorder as needed/approved
• Order new inventory as requested (works with vendors and Communications Team to get new artwork approved; quotes from vendors, etc.)
• Fulfill on line orders from online gift shop and through mail order
• Orders supplies for Meter machine and refills money for postage as needed
• Provide report/spreadsheet
• Meters mail and packages; carries to Post Office daily

Other duties as assigned

SUCCESS FACTORS AND EXPECTATIONS:

• Team Oriented – Develop positive working relationships with other Sanctuary employees, senior management and the board. Provide recommendations to resolve issues as they arise. Interact professionally with staff, board members and volunteers.
• Good Communicator – Communicate respectfully and effectively with others. Keep management informed of both internal and/or external issues and concerns. Practice good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Self-Motivated – Perform the job with minimal supervision and learn other general aspects of The Sanctuary as related to the position.
• Dependable and Reliable – Come to work and be on time. Follow procedures and ensure accurate data entry regarding donations.
• Training – Identify and engage in on going and cross training for self and work with supervisor to identify additional training needs.
• Detail Oriented – Must be detail oriented to ensure integrity and accuracy of donation entries in various databases.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES:

• High school diploma
• Minimum one to two years prior data entry experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office computer programs to include Outlook, Word and Excel
• Prior experience with DonorPerfect preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Primarily sedentary work. Must be able to sit / stand for 8 hours.
• Walking, bending, light lifting.

OTHER:

At-Will Employment: The State of Tennessee and The Sanctuary recognize all employment to be “at will.” This means that you, the employee, as well as The Sanctuary can terminate employment at any time, with or without advance notice and with or without cause.

Equal Employment Opportunity: It is our policy to treat you and all employees equally without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Free Workplace: The Sanctuary is a drug; alcohol and tobacco free workplace and prohibits all employees from using non-prescribed drugs, alcohol, or tobacco in any form while on duty.

Employees are subject to E-Verify to assure they are eligible to work in the United States.

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

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides daily care for elephants utilizing 'Protected Contact' elephant management and using only positive reinforcement.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Elephant Care

• Prepares pre-established daily diets and medications; feeds in accordance with animal care protocols and related safety guidelines.
• Active participant in morning barn meetings to ensure daily goals are understood and met
• Observes daily consumption; distinguishes/reports significant changes
• Observes, appropriately interprets and responds to elephant behaviors to optimize elephant husbandry and minimize environmental stressors for the elephants.
• Adheres to weekly schedules for both daily care and night feedings, as weather requires.
• Is proficient in or ability to develop proficiency in implementation of treatment(s) and foot care.
• Assists Veterinary staff in procedures and assessments of animal health and implementation of preventative care and other medical care.
• Ability to interpret and reports signs of elephant health issues to supervisor
• Ability to develop ATV skills in order to maneuver in habitat safely
• Assists in preparation and deliveries of browse and other forms of environmental enrichment.
• Ability to adapt to constant changing of husbandry/facility changes depending on season, elephant health status and other priorities
• Safely and efficiently works with the elephants, with the elephants’ behavioral responses in mind, to effectively shift or move elephants within their barn, into or out of their barn, or within habitats.
• Provides husbandry training to all elephants in order to learn new behaviors and maintain pre-existing behaviors to meet all facility and governing agency requirements. This includes health checks, blood collection, vaccinations, trunk wash, medication consumption, foot care and implementation of other husbandry or veterinary procedures to ensure the health and well-bing of the elephants.
• Maintains daily logs and record keeping.

Facilities

• Consistently ensures/checks containment infrastructure (e.g. fence, gates) to ensure elephant containment. Monitors and ensures infrastructure in constant working order; reports breakage/failures in a timely manner to supervisor.
• Provides daily cleaning and upkeep of elephant facilities, including but not limited to barn service areas, elephant stalls, habitats, and any other related infrastructure, all in Protected Contact system of elephant management.
• Makes minor repairs to infrastructure; contacts Barn Lead when nature of repair requires assistance.
• Understand and implements seasonal fixtures/protocols to the barn

Maintenance / Supplies

• Assists in unloading hay deliveries.
• Monitors and maintains feeds and husbandry supplies. Orders/purchases supplies at best prices following existing ordering protocols.
• Performs basic maintenance on vehicles; ensures the safety of all vehicles at all times.

Safety

• Ensures that all tasks are performed in a safe manner around elephants: maintain safe distances from elephants or elephant barriers in accordance with existing safety guidelines; is constantly aware of own, elephant and other Caregiver's posture and position when working in protected contact in close proximity to elephants; maintains constant awareness of elephants and safety of other Caregivers in proximity.
• Observes established protocol in regards to all equipment, ATV’s and vehicles
• Observes established protocol in regards to TB and other related safety precautions as necessary.
• Follows and understands any updates to safety protocols
• Participates in elephant escape, elephant down and other emergency practice protocols and in real emergencies, if required.

Administrative / Other

• Participate in any training as required by supervisor or Sanctuary policies.
• Monitor Ele-Cam location and provide appropriate text
• Make presentations to the local community at events as required
• Provide written updates for internal newsletter (Ele-buzz) and other communications as needed
• Observes and adheres to all policies of the Sanctuary.

SUCCESS FACTORS AND EXPECTATIONS:

• Team Oriented – Develop strong working relationships with other Sanctuary employees, senior management and the board. Keep supervisor and the Director of Elephant Husbandry informed of issues, concerns and problems and be prepared with recommendations to resolve issues as they arise.
• Good Communicator – Communicate respectfully and effectively with others. Keep management informed of both internal and/or external issues and concerns. Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Self-Motivated – Perform the job with minimal supervision, takes initiative to move to the next task without direction and learn other general aspects of The Sanctuary. Strong work ethic and professional demeanor. Ability to recognize and understand issues and problems, then resolve them in a practical manner.
• Dependable and Reliable – Come to work and be on time. Follow procedures and maintain accurate records related to all aspects of elephant care and all areas of responsibility.
• Training – Identify and engage in ongoing training for self. Work with supervisor to address training needs and develop training plan to ensure on going professional development.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES:

• One year combined volunteer, intern or paid experience working with exotic or native wildlife preferred; elephant experience preferred.
• One year preferred experience working in protected contact and positive reinforcement based training systems
• Bachelor Degree in related field preferred
• Valid Driver’s License, insurable to drive company vehicles, and ability to provide own transportation to/from work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to stand/work for 8 hours in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs repeatedly during loading/unloading supplies.
• Must be able to drive, learn to drive, large farm equipment and ATV’s
• Must be able to use standard small tools (screwdriver, hammer, cutting saw, drills)
• Must be able to perform repetitive manual tasks, (cutting produce, pressure washing, raking).

OTHER

MUST be COVID Vaccinated

At-Will Employment: The State of Tennessee and The Sanctuary recognize all employment to be “at-will”. This means that you, the employee, as well as The Sanctuary can terminate employment at anytime, with or without advance notice and with or without cause.

Equality Employment Opportunity: It is our policy to treat you and all employees equally without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national organ, veteran status or disability.

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Free Workplace: The Sanctuary is a drug, alcohol and tobacco free workplace and prohibits all employees from using non-prescribed drugs, alcohol or tobacco in any form while on duty.

Employees are subject to E-Verify to assure they are eligible to work in the United States.

Forward your resume and cover letter to Human Resources at:
Email: HumanResources@elephants.com

No phone calls please. All applications will be held in strict confidence.

Resource Development Manager

The Resource Development Manager works closely with CEO and Senior Management to create and implement a comprehensive resource development plan to meet the goals of the organization. She/he will build successful giving programs including Major Gifts, Planned Giving, Grant Writing, and Communications. This broad effort includes building and maintaining positive long-lasting relationships with individuals, foundations, and corporate donors throughout the United States and Globally.

The Resource Development Manager works closely with the Communications and Marketing Team and Donor Services in creating, implementing, measuring, and evaluating the success of all messaging, marketing and fundraising.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establishes and expands the Major Gifts and Planned Giving programs
• Spearheads grant writing including building relationships with foundations, corporations, and global potential partners. This includes grant writing and managing required reporting.
• Manages the Communications team ensuring all messaging and materials support the Sanctuary’s resource development plan and remain consistent with the essence of Sanctuary.
• In collaboration with CEO, Director of Finance and Senior Manager – External Relations (SMER), she/he develops The Elephant Sanctuary’s multi-year fundraising budget.
• Oversees the development of organization’s Annual Report.
• Manages and grows portfolio of relationships with donors and foundations.
• Cultivates, solicits and stewards individual, foundation, and corporate giving.
• Manages and maintains ongoing communications with new and sustaining donors.
• Oversees all forms of marketing efforts.
• Works closely with SMER, Donor & VIP Manager, and Communications Team in nurturing established relationships and actively pursuing new alliances and corporate sponsorships to maximize The Sanctuary’s visibility

MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

The Resource Development Managaer develops and implements fundraising strategies to meet organization’s short and long-term fundraising goals and objectives

• Leads planning efforts that set development and communications goals
• Collaborates with CEO and Board on future capital campaigns and special projects.
• Assists CEO with creation of proposals and special support materials
• Facilitates PR and Communications Program annual review and assessment
• Assists with Board and Regulatory Agency reports as requested
• Keeps informed of developments in the fields of development, fundraising, not-for-profit management and governance, and elephant care and conservation work and uses this information to help the organization operate with initiative and innovation
• Collaborates with Directors and Senior Management in developing new programs
• Works with CEO and Director of Finance on resource development multi-year and annual budgets
• Leads additional projects as assigned, such as, award applications and special events
  
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES:

• Bachelor Degree required in Communications, English, Marketing, Business, or related field
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a successful fundraising role with proven knowledge of strategies.
• Focused, strategic thinker; results-oriented
• Time management skills, meeting deadlines and teamwork are essential
• Skilled at building and maintaining relationships
• Experience in personally soliciting $2,500+ gifts
• Working knowledge of DonorPerfect or similar gift tracking software
• Experience with digital fundraising platforms (i.e. Givecloud)
• Basic knowledge of email marketing platforms, and Google Analytics needed
• Familiarity with Google Workspace Suite preferred
• Familiarity with Foundation Search and/or DonorPerfect is a plus
• Possesses excellent public relations skills, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills which transcend diverse audiences
• Demonstrated motivational and problem-solving capabilities with a high degree of integrity, ethics, and dedication to the mission

OTHER:

At-Will Employment: The State of Tennessee and The Sanctuary recognize all employment to be “at will.” This means that you, the employee, as well as The Sanctuary can terminate employment at any time, with or without advance notice and with or without cause.

Equal Employment Opportunity: It is our policy to treat you and all employees equally without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Free Workplace: The Sanctuary is a drug; alcohol and tobacco free workplace and prohibits all employees from using non-prescribed drugs, alcohol, or tobacco in any form while on duty.

Employees are subject to E-Verify to assure they are eligible to work in the United States.

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.

Chief Operating Officer

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be a pivotal partner in advancing The Sanctuary’s mission and vision by ensuring plans and strategies developed by the CEO and Board of Directors are properly and successfully implemented. The COO will be an integral part of The Sanctuary as a member of a high-performing, experienced executive team made up of the CEO, Director of Finance, and Director of Facilities and will coordinate the senior management team that also includes the Director of Veterinary Care, Senior Manager for Elephant Care, and Senior Manager for External Relations, all of whom report to the CEO.

The COO is a linchpin to our success, striking a balance between our commitment to the essence of Sanctuary and an efficient, effective business operations.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• The ideal candidate will have successful experience as a senior manager in a business environment that relies strongly on internal and external collaborations, requires a keen professional savvy regarding the varied interests of key stakeholders, has a highly developed culture that supports the organization’s unique mission and vision, and collaborates with international partners.
• The candidate must be adept at building relationships and working with and in various organizations within the US and globally.
• The candidate will have demonstrated strength in operating within her/his own initiative while staying aligned with and in collaborative relationships with other senior managers and departments.
• In addition, the ideal candidate will possess strong writing and presentation skills, attention to details, and the qualities of a holistic team leader. She/he knows when to lead, when to follow and when to collaborate, particularly as a key member of the executive team that supports the Sanctuary.

RESPONSIBILITIES

With responsibility for assisting the CEO and senior management team in the overall planning, direction, and management of the Sanctuary, the COO:

• Coordinates the strategic planning process including the establishment of short and long-range goals.

• Coordinates the Senior Management Team made up of the CEO, Director of Finance, Director of Facilities, Director of Veterinary Care, Senior Manager forbElephant Care, and Senior Manager for External Relations.
• Works closely with all department heads to ensure alignment with the Strategic Plan and day-to-day operations of Elephant Care, Education and Outreach, Development, Facilities, and Finance.
• Assists with developing personnel policies and the performance review system.
• Manages IT and communications systems.
• Manages the Sanctuary’s legal needs such as trademarking and IP issues
• Participates in review of department budgets.
• Ensures accreditations from GFAS, AZA, and USDA.
• Supports and complements the role of the CEO acting in CEO stead as needed.

SUCCESS FACTORS AND EXPECTATIONS:

• Leadership – Ability to envision, aligning followers to vision, and ensure execution. In all three roles, influencing remains the core skill.
• Team Development and Leadership – Ability to develop and lead strong teams to accomplish The Sanctuary’s mission and values. Must be results focused with the ability to support and engage all team members.
• Collaboration – Ability to develop, maintain, and inspire strong working relationships with Sanctuary employees, senior management, and the board. Provide clear information, offer innovative solutions for discussion, and support team members in a respectful encouraging manner. Keep the CEO informed of issues, concerns and problems and be prepared with recommendations to resolve issues as they arise.
• Excellent Communicator – Communicate respectfully and effectively with others. Collaborate with CEO and Executive Team in coordinating communication with employees.
• Self-Motivated –Align efforts to the vision as portrayed by CEO and Strategic Plan mapping out own contribution and proactively organize the functions of those supervised to achieve the goals of The Sanctuary.
• Professionalism – Function with a strong work ethic and with a professional demeanor. Seek to recognize and understand issues and problems, then resolve them in a practical manner.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES:

• Masters in business, animal welfare, or seven to ten years’ experience in related field.
• Working knowledge and experience with management systems.
• Seven to ten years’ experience in management and supervision with a proven track record of successful team building and positive impact on the organization as a whole.

OTHER:

At-Will Employment: The State of Tennessee and The Sanctuary recognize all employment to be “at will.” This means that you, the employee, as well as The Sanctuary can terminate employment at any time, with or without advance notice and with or without cause.

Equal Employment Opportunity: It is our policy to treat you and all employees equally without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Free Workplace: The Sanctuary is a drug; alcohol and tobacco free workplace and prohibits all employees from using non-prescribed drugs, alcohol, or tobacco in any form while on duty.

Employees are subject to E-Verify to assure they are eligible to work in the United States.

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.

Data Entry Merchandise Associate

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for accurately entering donation information into DonorPerfect database. Review DonorPerfect reports to verify data entry matches batch report (spreadsheet) for various deposit entries. Process In-Kind donations and enter information into DonorPerfect. Responsible for On-line merchandise and orders.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Donor Services

• Pick up and drop off mail, as needed
• Process and enter all types of donations into the DonorPerfect system
• Review data entered into DonorPerfect to ensure data balances with the daily deposit spreadsheet
• Update donor addresses with current addresses from NCOA List
• Update new donor information from various online donation programs
• Enters various donor lists into DonorPerfect such as CFC donors, Transfer donor lists, Volunteer Hours, The Big PayBack, Privacy Policy lists such as EU & California, etc.)
• Proofread acknowledgments and stuff to mail out, as needed
• Stuff Membership Renewals to mail out, as needed
• Filing as needed
• Customer Service to Donors through email, answering phone and walk-ins; fills in as needed in Elephant Discovery Center with walk-in visitors
• Check for duplicate records in DonorPerfect
• Scans and attaches $1,000+ letters into DonorPerfect record
• In Kind Donations – opens boxes and records on spreadsheet, makes itemized list, if needed
• Report on honoree opt in option and update DonorPerfect records accordingly
• Back-up for printing online donations and PayPal orders; making spreadsheets for Revenue Processor when Donor Services Coordinator is out

Merchandise

• Oversees Merchandise Department
• Maintains inventory of current merchandise
• Alert supervisor when count is low; reorder as needed/approved
• Order new inventory as requested (works with vendors and Communications Team to get new artwork approved; quotes from vendors, etc.)
• Fulfill on line orders from online gift shop and through mail order
• Orders supplies for Meter machine and refills money for postage as needed
• Provide report/spreadsheet
• Meters mail and packages; carries to Post Office daily

Other duties as assigned

SUCCESS FACTORS AND EXPECTATIONS:

• Team Oriented – Develop positive working relationships with other Sanctuary employees, senior management and the board. Provide recommendations to resolve issues as they arise. Interact professionally with staff, board members and volunteers.
• Good Communicator – Communicate respectfully and effectively with others. Keep management informed of both internal and/or external issues and concerns. Practice good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Self-Motivated – Perform the job with minimal supervision and learn other general aspects of The Sanctuary as related to the position.
• Dependable and Reliable – Come to work and be on time. Follow procedures and ensure accurate data entry regarding donations.
• Training – Identify and engage in on going and cross training for self and work with supervisor to identify additional training needs.
• Detail Oriented – Must be detail oriented to ensure integrity and accuracy of donation entries in various databases.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES:

• High school diploma
• Minimum one to two years prior data entry experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office computer programs to include Outlook, Word and Excel
• Prior experience with DonorPerfect preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Primarily sedentary work. Must be able to sit / stand for 8 hours.
• Walking, bending, light lifting.

OTHER:

At-Will Employment: The State of Tennessee and The Sanctuary recognize all employment to be “at will.” This means that you, the employee, as well as The Sanctuary can terminate employment at any time, with or without advance notice and with or without cause.

Equal Employment Opportunity: It is our policy to treat you and all employees equally without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Free Workplace: The Sanctuary is a drug; alcohol and tobacco free workplace and prohibits all employees from using non-prescribed drugs, alcohol, or tobacco in any form while on duty.

Employees are subject to E-Verify to assure they are eligible to work in the United States.

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

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides daily care for elephants utilizing 'Protected Contact' elephant management and using only positive reinforcement.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Elephant Care

• Prepares pre-established daily diets and medications; feeds in accordance with animal care protocols and related safety guidelines.
• Active participant in morning barn meetings to ensure daily goals are understood and met
• Observes daily consumption; distinguishes/reports significant changes
• Observes, appropriately interprets and responds to elephant behaviors to optimize elephant husbandry and minimize environmental stressors for the elephants.
• Adheres to weekly schedules for both daily care and night feedings, as weather requires.
• Is proficient in or ability to develop proficiency in implementation of treatment(s) and foot care.
• Assists Veterinary staff in procedures and assessments of animal health and implementation of preventative care and other medical care.
• Ability to interpret and reports signs of elephant health issues to supervisor
• Ability to develop ATV skills in order to maneuver in habitat safely
• Assists in preparation and deliveries of browse and other forms of environmental enrichment.
• Ability to adapt to constant changing of husbandry/facility changes depending on season, elephant health status and other priorities
• Safely and efficiently works with the elephants, with the elephants’ behavioral responses in mind, to effectively shift or move elephants within their barn, into or out of their barn, or within habitats.
• Provides husbandry training to all elephants in order to learn new behaviors and maintain pre-existing behaviors to meet all facility and governing agency requirements. This includes health checks, blood collection, vaccinations, trunk wash, medication consumption, foot care and implementation of other husbandry or veterinary procedures to ensure the health and well-bing of the elephants.
• Maintains daily logs and record keeping.

Facilities

• Consistently ensures/checks containment infrastructure (e.g. fence, gates) to ensure elephant containment. Monitors and ensures infrastructure in constant working order; reports breakage/failures in a timely manner to supervisor.
• Provides daily cleaning and upkeep of elephant facilities, including but not limited to barn service areas, elephant stalls, habitats, and any other related infrastructure, all in Protected Contact system of elephant management.
• Makes minor repairs to infrastructure; contacts Barn Lead when nature of repair requires assistance.
• Understand and implements seasonal fixtures/protocols to the barn

Maintenance / Supplies

• Assists in unloading hay deliveries.
• Monitors and maintains feeds and husbandry supplies. Orders/purchases supplies at best prices following existing ordering protocols.
• Performs basic maintenance on vehicles; ensures the safety of all vehicles at all times.

Safety

• Ensures that all tasks are performed in a safe manner around elephants: maintain safe distances from elephants or elephant barriers in accordance with existing safety guidelines; is constantly aware of own, elephant and other Caregiver's posture and position when working in protected contact in close proximity to elephants; maintains constant awareness of elephants and safety of other Caregivers in proximity.
• Observes established protocol in regards to all equipment, ATV’s and vehicles
• Observes established protocol in regards to TB and other related safety precautions as necessary.
• Follows and understands any updates to safety protocols
• Participates in elephant escape, elephant down and other emergency practice protocols and in real emergencies, if required.

Administrative / Other

• Participate in any training as required by supervisor or Sanctuary policies.
• Monitor Ele-Cam location and provide appropriate text
• Make presentations to the local community at events as required
• Provide written updates for internal newsletter (Ele-buzz) and other communications as needed
• Observes and adheres to all policies of the Sanctuary.

SUCCESS FACTORS AND EXPECTATIONS:

• Team Oriented – Develop strong working relationships with other Sanctuary employees, senior management and the board. Keep supervisor and the Director of Elephant Husbandry informed of issues, concerns and problems and be prepared with recommendations to resolve issues as they arise.
• Good Communicator – Communicate respectfully and effectively with others. Keep management informed of both internal and/or external issues and concerns. Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Self-Motivated – Perform the job with minimal supervision, takes initiative to move to the next task without direction and learn other general aspects of The Sanctuary. Strong work ethic and professional demeanor. Ability to recognize and understand issues and problems, then resolve them in a practical manner.
• Dependable and Reliable – Come to work and be on time. Follow procedures and maintain accurate records related to all aspects of elephant care and all areas of responsibility.
• Training – Identify and engage in ongoing training for self. Work with supervisor to address training needs and develop training plan to ensure on going professional development.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES:

• One year combined volunteer, intern or paid experience working with exotic or native wildlife preferred; elephant experience preferred.
• One year preferred experience working in protected contact and positive reinforcement based training systems
• Bachelor Degree in related field preferred
• Valid Driver’s License, insurable to drive company vehicles, and ability to provide own transportation to/from work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to stand/work for 8 hours in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs repeatedly during loading/unloading supplies.
• Must be able to drive, learn to drive, large farm equipment and ATV’s
• Must be able to use standard small tools (screwdriver, hammer, cutting saw, drills)
• Must be able to perform repetitive manual tasks, (cutting produce, pressure washing, raking).

OTHER

MUST be COVID Vaccinated

At-Will Employment: The State of Tennessee and The Sanctuary recognize all employment to be “at-will”. This means that you, the employee, as well as The Sanctuary can terminate employment at anytime, with or without advance notice and with or without cause.

Equality Employment Opportunity: It is our policy to treat you and all employees equally without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national organ, veteran status or disability.

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Free Workplace: The Sanctuary is a drug, alcohol and tobacco free workplace and prohibits all employees from using non-prescribed drugs, alcohol or tobacco in any form while on duty.

Employees are subject to E-Verify to assure they are eligible to work in the United States.

Forward your resume and cover letter to Human Resources at:
Email: HumanResources@elephants.com

No phone calls please. All applications will be held in strict confidence.

Resource Development Manager

The Resource Development Manager works closely with CEO and Senior Management to create and implement a comprehensive resource development plan to meet the goals of the organization. She/he will build successful giving programs including Major Gifts, Planned Giving, Grant Writing, and Communications. This broad effort includes building and maintaining positive long-lasting relationships with individuals, foundations, and corporate donors throughout the United States and Globally.

The Resource Development Manager works closely with the Communications and Marketing Team and Donor Services in creating, implementing, measuring, and evaluating the success of all messaging, marketing and fundraising.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establishes and expands the Major Gifts and Planned Giving programs
• Spearheads grant writing including building relationships with foundations, corporations, and global potential partners. This includes grant writing and managing required reporting.
• Manages the Communications team ensuring all messaging and materials support the Sanctuary’s resource development plan and remain consistent with the essence of Sanctuary.
• In collaboration with CEO, Director of Finance and Senior Manager – External Relations (SMER), she/he develops The Elephant Sanctuary’s multi-year fundraising budget.
• Oversees the development of organization’s Annual Report.
• Manages and grows portfolio of relationships with donors and foundations.
• Cultivates, solicits and stewards individual, foundation, and corporate giving.
• Manages and maintains ongoing communications with new and sustaining donors.
• Oversees all forms of marketing efforts.
• Works closely with SMER, Donor & VIP Manager, and Communications Team in nurturing established relationships and actively pursuing new alliances and corporate sponsorships to maximize The Sanctuary’s visibility

MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

The Resource Development Managaer develops and implements fundraising strategies to meet organization’s short and long-term fundraising goals and objectives

• Leads planning efforts that set development and communications goals
• Collaborates with CEO and Board on future capital campaigns and special projects.
• Assists CEO with creation of proposals and special support materials
• Facilitates PR and Communications Program annual review and assessment
• Assists with Board and Regulatory Agency reports as requested
• Keeps informed of developments in the fields of development, fundraising, not-for-profit management and governance, and elephant care and conservation work and uses this information to help the organization operate with initiative and innovation
• Collaborates with Directors and Senior Management in developing new programs
• Works with CEO and Director of Finance on resource development multi-year and annual budgets
• Leads additional projects as assigned, such as, award applications and special events
  
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES:

• Bachelor Degree required in Communications, English, Marketing, Business, or related field
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a successful fundraising role with proven knowledge of strategies.
• Focused, strategic thinker; results-oriented
• Time management skills, meeting deadlines and teamwork are essential
• Skilled at building and maintaining relationships
• Experience in personally soliciting $2,500+ gifts
• Working knowledge of DonorPerfect or similar gift tracking software
• Experience with digital fundraising platforms (i.e. Givecloud)
• Basic knowledge of email marketing platforms, and Google Analytics needed
• Familiarity with Google Workspace Suite preferred
• Familiarity with Foundation Search and/or DonorPerfect is a plus
• Possesses excellent public relations skills, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills which transcend diverse audiences
• Demonstrated motivational and problem-solving capabilities with a high degree of integrity, ethics, and dedication to the mission

OTHER:

At-Will Employment: The State of Tennessee and The Sanctuary recognize all employment to be “at will.” This means that you, the employee, as well as The Sanctuary can terminate employment at any time, with or without advance notice and with or without cause.

Equal Employment Opportunity: It is our policy to treat you and all employees equally without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Free Workplace: The Sanctuary is a drug; alcohol and tobacco free workplace and prohibits all employees from using non-prescribed drugs, alcohol, or tobacco in any form while on duty.

Employees are subject to E-Verify to assure they are eligible to work in the United States.

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.

Intern (Paid Position)

INTERNSHIP TERM: 02/27/23 – 05/19/23

POSITION SUMMARY:

Twelve-week Internship Program 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, Development, and Communications staff for a multi-departmental learning experience. This internship provides an individual with the opportunity to gain work experience at an elephant sanctuary accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) and certified by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).

The Elephant Sanctuary practices protected contact/positive reinforcement management of the elephants. Interns will not have free contact interaction with elephants.

Acceptance into internship program does NOT guarantee future employment at The Sanctuary.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Work closely day-to-day under guidance of assigned mentors
• Assist elephant care staff in day-to-day activities
• Record keeping and welfare assessment skills
• Public presentation opportunities
• Assist with enrichment, literature research, and/or other specific projects
• Assist with animal training projects
• Follow all safety instructions and procedures
• Gain valuable skills working in a dynamic team environment
• Any other duties and/or assignments as needed

*Please note this is not meant to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The requirements of the internship are subject to change as deemed necessary by The Sanctuary.

SUCCESS FACTORS AND EXPECTATIONS:

• Team Oriented – Develop strong working relationships with other Sanctuary employees. Keep Intern Mentor and supervisor informed of issues, concerns and problems and if possible, be prepared with recommendations to resolve issues as they arise.
• Good Communicator – Communicate respectfully and effectively with others. Keep Intern Mentor and supervisor informed of both internal and/or external issues and concerns. Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Self-Motivated – Strong work ethic and professional demeanor.
• Dependable and Reliable – Come to work and be on time. Follow procedures and maintain accurate records related to all aspects of elephant care and all areas of responsibility.
• Training – Work with Intern Mentor and supervisor to address training needs and develop training plans to ensure on going professional development.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES:

• At least 18 years of age
• GPA of 2.20 or higher
• Completed at least two years of secondary education; this program is designed for students and recent graduates pursuing a career in large exotic mammal husbandry and/or wildlife conservation
• Willing to commit to a 12-week term (5 days/week, 40 hours/week)
• On-site housing provided. Must be willing to live in co-ed housing with one or more other intern(s).
• Proof of current tetanus vaccination, TB test, and signed physician form to approve mask-fit testing is required. All tests/vaccinations are at the applicant’s expense.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination series

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to stand/work outdoors for eight hours at a time in ALL weather conditions
• Must be able to lift 50lbs repeatedly
• Must be able to perform repetitive manual tasks (cutting produce, pressure washing, raking etc.)
• Must be comfortable being exposed (with personal protective equipment in place) to a variety of auditory (some loud, sudden) and olfactory stimuli over the course of regular work duties

OTHER

MUST be COVID Vaccinated

At-Will Employment: The State of Tennessee and The Sanctuary recognize all employment to be “at-will”. This means that you, the employee, as well as The Sanctuary can terminate employment at anytime, with or without advance notice and with or without cause.

Equality Employment Opportunity: It is our policy to treat you and all employees equally without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national organ, veteran status or disability.

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Free Workplace: The Sanctuary is a drug, alcohol and tobacco free workplace and prohibits all employees from using non-prescribed drugs, alcohol or tobacco in any form while on duty.

Employees are subject to E-Verify to assure they are eligible to work in the United States.

Forward your resume and cover letter to Human Resources at:
Email: HumanResources@elephants.com