Volunteer Coordinator Job at The Elephant Sanctuary in TN, Nashville, TN

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  • The Elephant Sanctuary in TN
  • Nashville, TN

Job Description

Job Summary

The Elephant Sanctuary in TN is seeking a self-motivated individual who can grow and elevate a successful volunteer program by building relationships and processes to manage multiple projects. The Coordinator will also work with a collaborative education team to deliver Sanctuary programming and meet visitors to our Elephant Discovery Center. This is a unique opportunity for someone to work with all teams within the sanctuary and with individuals across the country to support the mission to educate the public regarding the complex needs of elephants and the challenges facing elephants in the wild.

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

Job Responsibilities

A successful candidate is someone who is very organized, an excellent communicator, tech savvy, and shares our love of wildlife and conservation.  If this sounds like you and you meet the job prerequisites below, please reach out to us!

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, Airmed, short-term disability, and life insurance (all paid 100% by organization for employees), paid-time off, retirement, and elective benefits.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to Email: [email protected]. No telephone calls, please.

The Elephant Sanctuary in TN is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Details

  • Date Posted: May 19, 2025
  • Type: Full-Time
  • Job Function: Educator
  • Service Area: Animal Welfare
  • Start Date: 06/16/2025
  • Salary Range: $20.00-$22.00
  • Working Hours: 40 hrs/week; varied schedule

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Remote job, Night shift, Afternoon shift,

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