Careers and Internships

Elephant Manager, Bull Program

The Elephant Sanctuary in TN is celebrating 30 years’ of providing elephants with care, the companionship of a herd, and the opportunity to live out their lives in a safe haven dedicated to their well-being. We are seeking a qualified and experienced candidate to develop and manage the recently implemented elephant bull program. This is a dedicated position focusing on the expansion of the organization’s capability to care for male and female African and Asian elephants in optimal conditions.

The Sanctuary is experiencing an exciting time of growth. Our first bull arrived in 2023; and our second bull followed in 2024. This position will play a key role in guiding staff on herd integration, socialization, and managing care during musth.

We encourage you to apply if you meet the following job requirements and prerequisites:

•Six years’ experience working with bull elephants in Protected Contact management

•Two or more years’ experience as a collaborative team leader or managing supervisor

•Elephant transport and planning experience ideal

•Valid driver’s license, insurable to drive company vehicles, and ability to provide own transportation to/from work

•Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred

•Farm equipment operation experience preferred

•Physical requirements include the ability to stand/work for 8 hours in all weather conditions and terrains; ability to lift and carry 50lbs repeatedly; and ability to perform repetitive manual tasks (cutting, pressure washing, raking, etc.)

•Flexibility to work different times as needed including evenings, weekends, holidays

Status: Full-time, Exempt; 40 hrs/week

Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, AirEvac, 401k/ROTH, life insurance, and paid time off.

To apply, please email your resume and letter of interest to humanresources@elephants.com

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

The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteer Coordinator

Are you a self-motivated individual who is:

• A relationship-building. You easily make friends and love to talk to a diverse group of people. You also listen intently to others to understand their interests and respond positively.
• Organized. You are able to multi-task, shift priorities, and manage multiple projects.
• An excellent communicator. You can convey ideas and instructions simply using multiple forms of communication including verbal and written.
• Tech savvy. You are able to use various platforms to effectively recruit and communicate with volunteers and the community.
• Share a love of wildlife and conservation.

If you can say yes to all of these questions, our Volunteer Coordinator position may be the right job for you! Please see the job requirements below.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Volunteer Coordinator will be working alongside The Elephant Sanctuary’s Education team with the primary responsibility for coordination and implementation of The Sanctuary’s successful volunteer programs. Volunteer Coordinator is tasked with managing, coordinating, and expanding existing programs (EleAmbassadors, On-Site Volunteer Program, and Group Volunteer Programs) and developing and delivering additional volunteer programs (Interpretative Volunteer Program), and collecting data evaluating the program for improvement.

In addition to volunteer program responsibilities the VC will work in collaboration with the Education Team supporting day-to-day programming and operation for The Elephant Discovery Center and Distance Learning Programs. Responsibilities include greeting and informing visitors, as well as planning and delivering Sanctuary education programming through a variety of outlets to the widest possible audience.

REPORTS TO: Education Manager

JOB PREREQUISITES include:

• Bachelor's degree in education, non-profit management, wildlife management or similar preferred.
• Minimum 1-year prior work experience in volunteer programs, museum or equivalent setting required. Experience building volunteer programs preferred.
• Public speaking, comfortable with virtual technology, and public relations skills are required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft computer programs to include Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Adaptability to latest forms of technology.
• Experience with a non-profit is a plus.
• Ability to count money/change accurately for gift store purchases.
• Must be on-site 5 days a week in Hohenwald, includes evenings and weekends as needed .
• Walking and driving outside on all types of terrain and in different weather conditions.
• Bilingual-Spanish is ideal.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

STATUS: Full-time, Non-Exempt; some nights and weekends are required

PAY: $18.25 - $22.00/hour. Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance (all paid 100% by organization for employees), paid-time off, retirement, and elective benefits.

To Apply, please send your resume and cover letter to

Email: humanresources@elephants.com or Fax: 931-796-1360

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

The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Elephant Manager, Bull Program

The Elephant Sanctuary in TN is celebrating 30 years’ of providing elephants with care, the companionship of a herd, and the opportunity to live out their lives in a safe haven dedicated to their well-being. We are seeking a qualified and experienced candidate to develop and manage the recently implemented elephant bull program. This is a dedicated position focusing on the expansion of the organization’s capability to care for male and female African and Asian elephants in optimal conditions.

The Sanctuary is experiencing an exciting time of growth. Our first bull arrived in 2023; and our second bull followed in 2024. This position will play a key role in guiding staff on herd integration, socialization, and managing care during musth.

We encourage you to apply if you meet the following job requirements and prerequisites:

•Six years’ experience working with bull elephants in Protected Contact management

•Two or more years’ experience as a collaborative team leader or managing supervisor

•Elephant transport and planning experience ideal

•Valid driver’s license, insurable to drive company vehicles, and ability to provide own transportation to/from work

•Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred

•Farm equipment operation experience preferred

•Physical requirements include the ability to stand/work for 8 hours in all weather conditions and terrains; ability to lift and carry 50lbs repeatedly; and ability to perform repetitive manual tasks (cutting, pressure washing, raking, etc.)

•Flexibility to work different times as needed including evenings, weekends, holidays

Status: Full-time, Exempt; 40 hrs/week

Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, AirEvac, 401k/ROTH, life insurance, and paid time off.

To apply, please email your resume and letter of interest to humanresources@elephants.com

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

The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteer Coordinator

Are you a self-motivated individual who is:

• A relationship-building. You easily make friends and love to talk to a diverse group of people. You also listen intently to others to understand their interests and respond positively.
• Organized. You are able to multi-task, shift priorities, and manage multiple projects.
• An excellent communicator. You can convey ideas and instructions simply using multiple forms of communication including verbal and written.
• Tech savvy. You are able to use various platforms to effectively recruit and communicate with volunteers and the community.
• Share a love of wildlife and conservation.

If you can say yes to all of these questions, our Volunteer Coordinator position may be the right job for you! Please see the job requirements below.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Volunteer Coordinator will be working alongside The Elephant Sanctuary’s Education team with the primary responsibility for coordination and implementation of The Sanctuary’s successful volunteer programs. Volunteer Coordinator is tasked with managing, coordinating, and expanding existing programs (EleAmbassadors, On-Site Volunteer Program, and Group Volunteer Programs) and developing and delivering additional volunteer programs (Interpretative Volunteer Program), and collecting data evaluating the program for improvement.

In addition to volunteer program responsibilities the VC will work in collaboration with the Education Team supporting day-to-day programming and operation for The Elephant Discovery Center and Distance Learning Programs. Responsibilities include greeting and informing visitors, as well as planning and delivering Sanctuary education programming through a variety of outlets to the widest possible audience.

REPORTS TO: Education Manager

JOB PREREQUISITES include:

• Bachelor's degree in education, non-profit management, wildlife management or similar preferred.
• Minimum 1-year prior work experience in volunteer programs, museum or equivalent setting required. Experience building volunteer programs preferred.
• Public speaking, comfortable with virtual technology, and public relations skills are required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft computer programs to include Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Adaptability to latest forms of technology.
• Experience with a non-profit is a plus.
• Ability to count money/change accurately for gift store purchases.
• Must be on-site 5 days a week in Hohenwald, includes evenings and weekends as needed .
• Walking and driving outside on all types of terrain and in different weather conditions.
• Bilingual-Spanish is ideal.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

STATUS: Full-time, Non-Exempt; some nights and weekends are required

PAY: $18.25 - $22.00/hour. Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance (all paid 100% by organization for employees), paid-time off, retirement, and elective benefits.

To Apply, please send your resume and cover letter to

Email: humanresources@elephants.com or Fax: 931-796-1360

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

The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.