Zoo Compliance Lead: Animal Welfare & Audits

Brookfield Zoo Chicago; Brookfield (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brookfield Zoo Chicago is seeking a Compliance Coordinator to guard regulatory and accreditation standards, including USDA AWA, AZA, AMMPA, and IACUC support. This full-time role ensures inspection readiness and maintains audit-ready documentation across animal care, veterinary services, and facilities.

You will develop compliance calendars, coordinate inspections, deliver training, and lead corrective actions with cross‑department teams to embed compliance into daily operations and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields is required.
• Minimum two years in zoo/aquarium/wildlife or accreditation compliance.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate zoo vehicles required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for USDA AWA, AZA, AMMPA standards and Humane Certification.
• Develop and maintain compliance calendars and ensure deadlines are met.
• Coordinate inspections and lead preparations for regulatory/IACUC inspections.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation including training, logs, and reports.
• Deliver training on compliance requirements to staff and vets.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Problem solving

English fluency

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Biology, Zoology, Environmental Health, Public Administration

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Brookfield Zoo Chicago is seeking a Compliance Coordinator to guard regulatory and accreditation standards, including USDA AWA, AZA, AMMPA, and IACUC support. This full-time role ensures inspection readiness and maintains audit-ready documentation across animal care, veterinary services, and facilities.

You will develop compliance calendars, coordinate inspections, deliver training, and lead corrective actions with cross‑department teams to embed compliance into daily operations and safety