Educator, Part-time
- The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee
- The Elephant Sanctuary in TN-Hohenwald
- May 19, 2025
Job Description
Come join a fun, collaborative education team bringing information to children of all ages and adults about the most fascinating topic-elephants! Working both virtually and in person, this is a great opportunity for a tech savvy educator who is passionate about conservation, can use different platforms and tools to teach virtual classes, and engage with visitors to our Elephant Discovery Center in Hohenwald. Working alongside the education staff will provide a unique opportunity to learn resources and curriculum and all about elephants in the introduction/orientation to the education programming.
If you can commit to working at our Elephant Discovery Center location in Hohenwald up to 24hours/week including Saturdays and meet the requirements below, this position can be the right job for you!
JOB REQUIREMENTS include:
- Some college and additional equivalent related work experience
- Adept at utilizing traditional and electronic media (zoom, social media. etc.) for communications
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Physical requirements include continuous use of a computer including virtual interactions with students and creating materials; standing; light lifting
- Ability to count money/change accurately for gift store purchases
- Authorized to work in the United States
STATUS: Part-time, Non-Exempt; On-site 3 days a week including every Saturday
To Apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Email: 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.
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Our Mission
The Elephant Sanctuary exists to...
- provide captive elephants with individualized care, the companionship of a herd, and the opportunity to live out their lives in a safe haven dedicated to their well-being
- educate the public of the complex needs of elephants in captivity and the crisis facing elephants in the wild
Our Work
Since 1995, The Sanctuary has provided refuge for 29 elephants who are retired from zoos and circuses. There are currently nine elephant residents with room for more. The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee began on 110 acres and has grown to three separate and protected, natural habitats, spanning over more than 3,060 acres.
The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee provides elephants retired from entertainment and exhibition with herd, home, and individualized veterinary and husbandry care for life. Elephants that have lived their lives in captivity have an opportunity at The Sanctuary to live in an expansive habitat that allows for a range of natural behaviors.
Many of the elephants suffer long-term health and complex behavioral issues common to elephants that have spent their lives in captivity, such as tuberculosis, osteomyelitis, obesity, arthritis, and aggression. Because elephants have complex physical and social needs, successful outcomes are measured not only by the elephant’s physical health, but also their social, behavioral and psychological well-being.
As a true sanctuary, The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee is closed to the public. The best way to see the elephants is by live-streaming EleCams, which can be viewed on this site.
Education is a very important part of The Sanctuary’s mission. Through Distance Learning, The Sanctuary teaches hundreds of school and community groups around the world a respect for wildlife while learning about the crisis facing Asian and African elephants in captivity and in the wild.
In the wild, elephants are migratory, walking miles each day. They form intricate family structures and grieve for their dead in a more-than-instinctive way. They show humor and express compassion. The Elephant Sanctuary’s mission is to give elephants the freedom they deserve.
The Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and is accredited by The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, certified by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and is licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
Our Values
- 1Elephants are intelligent creatures with complex physical and social needs.
- 2Elephants in Sanctuary deserve nothing less than individualized, whole-elephant care for life.
- 3“Sanctuary” means providing a safe haven and natural habitat, dedicated solely to elephant wellbeing.
- 4Protected contact and positive reinforcement are cornerstones for working humanely, effectively, and safely with captive elephants.
- 5Animal welfare standards include nutrition, environment, health, behavior, and mental state.
- 6People can and must make a difference in protecting wild elephants so that the species can survive for generations to come.
- 7Collaboration and sharing of best practices leads to better management, treatment and care for elephants everywhere.
- 8Staff thrive on teamwork, continuous learning, and shared commitment to the wellbeing of the elephants entrusted to The Sanctuary’s care.
- 9Honesty, integrity, and open communication with partners and key stakeholders are foundational to The Sanctuary’s relationship and business practices.
- 10A healthy ecosystem is a diverse one. Likewise, a healthy workplace thrives on diversity, inclusivity, and equality.
- 11Sustainable decisions, processes, and purchasing demonstrate advocacy for the planet we share with the elephants entrusted to our care.
- 12Continuous learning about the biology and behavior of elephants supports our best practices.