Zoo Elephant Care Team Member

This is a full-time on-site role for Zoo Elephant Care Team Member for our esteemed client in United Arab Emirates. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our Elephant Care Team. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of hands-on experience in training elephants in a protected contact setting and possess a strong understanding of elephant behavior, welfare, and modern management practices.

As a member of the Elephant Care Team, you will work within a large team to provide optimal standards of care to a multi-generational African Elephant herd to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. You will contribute to their health care access through daily positive reinforcement training in a Protected Contact program and daily habitat maintenance and management.

Job Location: United Arab Emirates

Job Responsibilities:

1. Elephant Training: Use positive reinforcement methods to train elephants in Protected Contact, focusing on behaviors that promote safe access for the provision of healthcare.
2. Daily Care: Assist with routine elephant care, including feeding, cleaning, and maintenance and management of an extensive indoor and outdoor elephant habitat.
3. Behavioral Monitoring: Observe and report on elephant behaviors, noting any changes or concerns that may require intervention or further attention.
4. Habitat Enhancement and Enrichment Activities: Plan and implement daily activities to provide both cognitive and physical stimulation for all members of the elephant herd.
5. Health and Wellness: Work with the veterinary team to monitor and care for the elephants' physical and mental health, including administering medication when needed.
6. Training Program Development: Contribute to the development and refinement of training protocols and ensure they align with international best practices for elephant care.
7. Collaboration: Collaborate with other team members to ensure coordinated care and consistent training strategies.
8. Safety: Follow all safety protocols for both the elephants and team members while working in proximity to elephants.
9. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of elephant behavior, health, training progress, and any incidents or concerns.

Education:

Appropriate third-level diploma or equivalent in zoo animal management; formal training in elephant behavior or zoo management is a plus.

Required Skills:

1. Minimum of 2 years of experience in training elephants in a protected contact environment.
2. Proficient in the use of positive reinforcement techniques and behavioral shaping methods for elephant training.
3. Ability to assess and respond to elephant behaviors in a safe and effective manner.
4. Strong understanding of elephant physiology, behavior, and wellness needs.
5. Experience working with veterinary teams for health monitoring and care.
6. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to maintain clear records and collaborate with team members.
7. Physical Demands: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, bending, and working in hot conditions.
8. Team Player: Ability to work well in a collaborative environment, while maintaining a high level of professionalism and responsibility.

Salary: Open to right candidates + other Benefits

Interested candidates may send their resumes to technical@dewanconsultants.com or contact +91 22 42146700.