Zoological Records Registrar & Compliance Lead

Evolving Solution Services; Draper, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium (LLPA) is seeking a Registrar to steward zoological records, data governance, and regulatory documentation. You will manage animal transactions, permits, and documentation in collaboration with management to support regulatory compliance and accreditation.

Responsibilities include overseeing records systems, ensuring data integrity, and coordinating with internal teams and external agencies for acquisitions, dispositions, and loans in a dynamic, mission-driven

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Degree in biology, zoology, information management, museum studies, or related field preferred.
• Experience with zoological records management and regulatory compliance preferred.
• Familiarity with ZIMS/Species360 and Tracks collection management software preferred.
• Strong understanding of records management, data governance, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the institutional lead for zoological records management and data governance.
• Administer animal records and collection-management systems; maintain inventory and train staff on standards.
• Manage permits, licenses, and regulatory reporting; monitor laws and advise on compliance.
• Facilitate animal acquisitions, dispositions, loans, and transfers with appropriate approvals.
• Support institutional collection planning and regulatory reporting; assist with audits and inspections.

Skills

Organizational skills

Data governance

Regulatory compliance

Recordkeeping & databases

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/zoology/information management

AZA IRK / registrar certifications preferred

Tools

ZIMS/Species360

Tracks

Excel

Planner

Job description

The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium (LLPA) is seeking a Registrar to steward zoological records, data governance, and regulatory documentation. You will manage animal transactions, permits, and documentation in collaboration with management to support regulatory compliance and accreditation.

Responsibilities include overseeing records systems, ensuring data integrity, and coordinating with internal teams and external agencies for acquisitions, dispositions, and loans in a dynamic, mission-driven