Wildlife Registrar - San Diego Zoo Safari Park

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Empowering people from around the globe to support our mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships, we support cutting-edge conservation, and bring the stories of our work back to our two world-famous front doors — the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park — giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The deep and extensive knowledge gained from more than a century of experience in wildlife care, health, veterinary services, nutrition and conservation makes us invaluable in the global effort to save species. Our team members play a crucial role in driving our conservation efforts forward and bringing us closer to a world where all life thrives.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
The Wildlife Registrar is responsible for SDZWA's wildlife collection record-keeping systems. This position reports to the Director of Wildlife Care.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Monitors wildlife activities and provides guidance to staff for compliance related concerns related to government regulations, SDZWA internal policies and industry-specific standards.
• Database manger and administrator for animal records software. Establishes policy and trains staff in wildlife record keeping, records management and data entry standards. Liaison for software vendors. Quality control oversight for wildlife transaction files and wildlife records databases.
• Supervises Curatorial/Assistant Registrars and manages aspects of departmental work including the monitoring of assigned budgets.
• Oversees tracking of SDZWA animals sold, donated, or traded to other institutions in accordance with Wildlife Transportation and Transaction Policies.
• Organizational point person for institutional collection information requests from wildlife organizations and authorities. Represents SDZWA as a member and/or participant at national and international meetings, workshops and conferences.
• Coordinates SDZWA wildlife loans.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Preferred candidate ensures organizational compliance by obtaining and maintaining required wildlife licenses and permits and preparing associated documentation and reports for regulatory agencies. Oversees wildlife records database operations, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance through staff training, policy development, and vendor coordination.

JOB EXPERIENCE

• Considerable experience working with automated animal registration record systems

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree In biology, zoology, or a related field or equivalent specialized training

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of animal taxonomy
• Knowledge of animal husbandry
• Knowledge of scientific nomenclature
• Able to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Able to operate moderately complex computer software programs
• Work well with others in a diverse environment

SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER

• Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Family Passes
• Complimentary Tickets
• Free Parking at the San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Local and In-House Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Location: Escondido, CA
• Position Type: Salaried Exempt Position
• Salary Rate: $68,640.00

About The Salary Ranges
Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job posting should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience and skills. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.
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Be an ally for wildlife by joining our team!

At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we thrive on celebrating our differences. Diversity is vital for the benefit of our team members, our guests, our community, and our wildlife.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org and provide the job title and location to which you are applying.
As a Federal Contractor, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. We are not offering sponsorship for this position at this time.
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug free workplace.