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 at BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz.

The rescue centre for bears is located right in the middle of the Mecklenburg Lake District in the North of Germany.  Since 2006, the BEAR SANCTUARY Müritz has provided mistreated and neglected bears with a safe and natural home. Find out more about our sustainable campaigns and projects on www.baerenwald-mueritz.de

Your contribution will be

• Managing projects on a daily basis and aligning with internal resources and external vendors including local construction companies, commissioned architects and planners ensuring a successful on-site expansion within the planned budget and timeline
• Submitting and organizing applications for permits with local and regional authorities and ensuring proper documentation
• Working with internal experts and consultants for advice on financial, legal and regulatory issues
• Planning of buildings, systems, and facilities, considering flexibility of use and cost-effectiveness and coordination of ongoing construction measures as well as planning modernization measures and ensuring optimal management of existing facilities
• Managing and coordinating all aspects relating to animal management in close cooperation with the Chief Animal Caretaker

Your profile ideally illustrates

• Successful completion of a degree in engineering, construction, architecture or a degree in comparable subjects
• Several years of experience in project management, negotiating contracts, working with authorities and municipalities, as well as land acquisition laws
• Proven leadership experience
• Very good knowledge of spoken and written German and English
• Passion for animal welfare and FOUR PAWS vision and mission

Our offer includes

• The opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfare
• Working in the middle of nature
• An animal friendly workplace with a dynamic and pleasant job environment 
• Modern leadership culture and promotion of training measures
• An eLearning onboarding platform
• Workplace health promotion initiatives
• Contribution to the pension fund

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 bewerbung@baerenwald-mueritz.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: