Wildlife Records & Compliance Registrar

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park

Family Passes

Complimentary Tickets

Free Parking

Local and In-House Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

A prominent wildlife conservation organization seeks a Wildlife Registrar responsible for record-keeping systems related to wildlife collection. The ideal candidate will oversee compliance with regulations, manage staff, and ensure the integrity of animal records using specialized software. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree in a related field and experience with animal registration systems. Enjoy perks like free admission to the zoo and discounts as part of the team.

Qualifications

• Preferred candidate will have regulatory compliance experience.
• Experience with animal registration record systems is required.
• Zookeeper Registrar Association (ZRA) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors wildlife activities for regulatory compliance.
• Database manager for animal records software.
• Supervises staff and monitors budgets.
• Tracks animals sold, donated, or traded.
• Coordinates wildlife loans and information requests.

Skills

Knowledge of animal taxonomy

Knowledge of animal husbandry

Knowledge of scientific nomenclature

Effective communication skills (verbal and written)

Ability to operate moderately complex computer software

Ability to work well in a diverse environment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in biology, zoology, or a related field

Tools

Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS)

Job description

A prominent wildlife conservation organization seeks a Wildlife Registrar responsible for record-keeping systems related to wildlife collection. The ideal candidate will oversee compliance with regulations, manage staff, and ensure the integrity of animal records using specialized software. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree in a related field and experience with animal registration systems. Enjoy perks like free admission to the zoo and discounts as part of the team.