Registrar (John Ball Zoo)

The Registrar ensures regulatory and accreditation compliance for all activities relating to the possession, transfer, breeding, and exhibition of John Ball Zoo’s (JBZ) animal collection. The registrar maintains all animal collection records, properly documents all animal transactions, maintains an accurate animal inventory and ensures all licensing and permitting requirements are met.  This position also provides accurate animal data required for the management of the animals in the zoo’s care. 

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A REGISTRAR AT JBZ

• Ensuring that John Ball Zoo is compliant with all local, state, federal and international regulations relating to the possession, transfer, breeding and exhibition of JBZ’s animal collection.
• Ensure we are compliant with all Association of Zoos and Aquariums industry standards relating to the documentation of JBZ’s animal collection.
• Manages and monitors records of all animal transactions, including but not limited to births, deaths, acquisitions, transfers, behavior, reproductive, and medical notes to ensure regulatory and AZA compliance.
• Be able to provide up to date active and inactive animal records required for the design, development, modification, and implementation of short and long-range goals, plans for animal collection, and animal management policies and procedures.
• Creation and preparation of an annual animal inventory of the collection, detailing changes from births, deaths, acquisitions, and dispositions.

Experience Required

• QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE REGISTRAR AT JBZ
• College degree from an accredited institution in natural science, biology, zoology, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience as a Zoo Registrar or Assistant Registrar is preferred.
• Working knowledge of data management principles and practices, including database design and management.
• Working knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices, of professional museum and zoo registration methods and collection management standards.
• Flexing work hours may be needed periodically throughout the year.

Perks

• BENEFITS AT JBZ We offer incredibly competitive benefits.

These includes: 

• Three medical plan options including HSA-eligible plan, including a free option
• Employer paid Short-term and long-term disability
• Employer paid Life Insurance and voluntary buy-up coverage for family members
• Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Dental & vision for employee & family
• 12 full weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment
• Daily zoo walks
• YMCA gym discounts
• Medical and dependent care flex spending accounts
• Wellness plan and healthy living reimbursement
• We offer 6 days of personal time, generous vacation time, and 11 paid Holidays each year
• 401(k) with a 4% match and 3% employer contribution
• Zoo discounts including employee-only zoo experiences
• Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of employment
• Additional medical benefits to meet you and your family's needs,
• A FREE Premium Zoo membership for you and your family.

Salary

• $51,700 - $60,800