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
