FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Find out more about our sustainable campaigns and projects on www.four-paws.org.

Would you like to contribute to something meaningful and work with us on our mission? This is your chance. We are looking for dedicated people to enrich our team.

Your contribution will be

• Ensuring the smooth and efficient daily operations of the animal related areas within the sanctuary and working within the guidelines of health and safety procedures to ensure animal, staff, and visitor safety and security
• Supervising the animal caretaker teams and ensuring that daily husbandry practices and safety protocols are strictly adhered to
• Creating and implementing enrichment programs for all bears
• Record keeping of daily procedures, behavioral observations and veterinary procedures
• Carrying out socialisations, weighing bears, positive reinforcement training

Your profile ideally illustrates

• A relevant degree in zoology, ecology, biology, or veterinary medicine. Qualifications in wildlife management, zoo biology and zookeeping will be a priority
• Experience in working with bears or other wild animals is a plus
• Familiar with national laws and regulations regarding wild animals and their keeping
• Very strong Bulgarian and English skills, both written and spoken
• Driver’s license, required
• Practical, adaptable, creative, hardworking, problem solver
• Passion for animal welfare and FOUR PAWS vision and mission

Our offer includes

• The opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfare
• A multinational team with the spirit of being ONE FOUR PAWS
• A dynamic and pleasant working environment in a motivated team
• Occasional business travel

We reveal, rescue and protect unique animals from many different species through systems change and by creating species-appropriate environments at our sanctuaries!

We celebrate our colleagues' differences and strive to create an inclusive environment because we believe that only by working together, we can advance animal welfare worldwide. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strongly encourage candidates from all diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals with diverse lived experiences, racial identities, national origins, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and disability statuses to apply (eliminate). We welcome everyone who wants to support our mission. Please contact kalina.valchinkova@four-paws.org if you require assistance applying to this position.

All interested individuals are invited to submit their applications for the position. Please note that in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, having a valid work permit for the respective country or being eligible to obtain one is a requirement for this position prior to commencing employment.

Join our passionate team to make a difference for animals. Apply with your CV and cover letter in English today via: