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 along our mission? This is your chance. We are looking for dedicated people to enrich our team. 

Your contribution will be

• Ensuring that daily operations of the sanctuary run smoothly, and that regular checks and maintenance are being completed
• Maintaining and managing the landscape, mowing, weeding, green cuttings, etc.
• Organising technical sustainability of the sanctuary in terms of supplies, equipment, and repairs, as well as ensuring the upkeep and maintenance of the bunker and all technical installations
• Contributing to the development of operational infrastructure on the entire property and suggesting improvement measures
• Ensuring that all necessary preparations for safety prevention are implemented and that staff is properly trained

Your profile ideally illustrates

• Relevant work experience in horticulture
• Electrician according to DGUV certification
• Reliability and punctuality
• Experience in working with machines
• Driver’s license
• Passion for animal welfare and FOUR PAWS vision and mission

Our offer includes

• The opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfare
• A diverse and responsible occupation with a lot of creative freedom
• Working within a team of international animal sanctuaries
• A multinational team with the spirit of being ONE FOUR PAWS
• An eLearning onboarding platform and many different learning opportunities
• Fully covered pension payments after six months of employment
• Birthday leave: extra day off to use around your birthday
• PAWSdays: extra days off at the end of the year on top of your 25 days of annual leave
• 12-month fixed-term contract, with the intention of working together for longer

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. We welcome everyone who wants to support our mission. Please contact bewerbungen.tierart@vier-pfoten.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 cover letter and CV in German as well as your salary requirements to: