Facility
The Florida Aquarium
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
Position Summary
The Registrar’s responsibilities include managing the institution’s animal records and related policies, validating the quality of recorded data, and ensuring the legal compliance of all animal transactions. The Registrar also serves as liaison to relevant government agencies, other zoological institutions and conservation organizations, including zoological and/or aquarium accrediting bodies (i.e., Association of Zoos and Aquariums [AZA]), regarding animal records, wildlife permitting, and related matters. The Registrar serves as a member of the animal management team, to assist in the development and implementation of the aquarium’s collections management policy and the resulting collection plans.
Education and Pre-requisites
Education Requirements and Technical Skills
2 years’ experience in managing animal recordkeeping or related databases in an aquarium, zoo or museum desired
Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field preferred. Additional work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
Knowledge of inventory accession and record-keeping
Knowledge of zoological nomenclature and taxonomy desired
Knowledge of the laws regulating animal acquisition, disposition, exhibition, husbandry standards and transportation
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software
Experience with animal record keeping software such as ZIMS, Tracks or equivalent for managing zoological records
Completion of the AZA Institutional Records Keeping (IRK) course, Zoological Registrars Association (ZRA) Training Certificate Program, and/or professional certifications in records or museum management is desirable
Compensation and benefits
Wellness, Benefits, EAP, 403B, Memberships, and more!
Application instructions
To learn more about the position and to apply please visit:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=67bfed39-352a-407e-bb98-1ee7787db55a&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=444770&lang=en_US&source=CC4