Elephant Care & Conservation Specialist

White Oak Conservation; Yulee (FL); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 66 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

White Oak Conservation is seeking an Elephant Specialist to deliver exceptional, safe elephant care and contribute to conservation programs in Florida. You will support governance of the elephant husbandry program, collaborate with the health team, and participate in training, enrichment, and research activities.

The role requires high school graduation (associate or bachelor’s preferred) and experience with large ungulates or elephants.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree preferred.
• Minimum two years’ husbandry experience with large ungulates; elephant husbandry preferred.
• Experience operating small equipment and farm machinery desired.

Responsabilidades

• Participates in daily care of animals, including feeding, cleaning, medicating, training, enrichment, and records.
• Assist with hand rearing, animal transfers, introductions, and research projects.
• Train new behaviors with elephants in protected contact system.
• Support advanced elephant husbandry practices such as footcare and medical procedures.
• Maintain records and reports related to elephant collection and equipment needs.
• Ensure safety protocols and proper use of tools and facilities; maintain clean work areas.

Conhecimentos

Mission alignment

Conservation passion

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Operant conditioning

Self-motivation

Communication

Attention to detail

Decision making

Formação académica

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Ferramentas

Mowers

Weed-eaters

Pressure washer

Tractor

Skid steer loader

Descrição da oferta de emprego

White Oak Conservation is seeking an Elephant Specialist to deliver exceptional, safe elephant care and contribute to conservation programs in Florida. You will support governance of the elephant husbandry program, collaborate with the health team, and participate in training, enrichment, and research activities.

The role requires high school graduation (associate or bachelor’s preferred) and experience with large ungulates or elephants.