Tour Guide (m/f/d)

Full-time | 45 hours per week | Bethlehem, South Africa

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

• Giving interesting and memorable educational tours to create an emotional bond between visitors and LIONSROCK, as well as supporting special events, exhibitions and workshops
• Providing administrative support to the Education Team Manager on giving aim and direction to all education activities to promote animal welfare aligned with FOUR PAWS principles
• Participating in the development and implementation of LIONSROCK education concept and programmes
• Assisting with special educational and hospitality-related events, tasks and functions
• Be an ambassador for FOUR PAWS, raise awareness about animal welfare and educate guests about the organisation and activities conducted at LIONSROCK
• Implementing health and safety measures to ensure the safety of visitors, animals and staff in all tours and other educational activities

Your profile ideally illustrates

• First years experience in tour guiding, learning facilitation, practice in animal welfare and/or environmental education, conservation, ecotourism or related fields
• Educational background in relevant fields
• FGASA and First Aid certification will be an added advantage
• A valid Drivers License Code B or above with PDP
• Experience and knowledge of visitor services
• Knowledge of animal welfare issues
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Proficiency in basic computer skills
• Willingness to relocate or reliably commute
• 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
• An animal-friendly workplace with a dynamic and pleasant job environment
• A modern leadership culture and promotion of training measures
• Birthday leave: extra day off to use around your birthday

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 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. We welcome everyone who wants to support our mission. Please contact recruiting@lionsrock.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 in English today via:

recruiting@lionsrock.org

Closing date for applications: 14 March 2025

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