Newport Aquarium Zoological Operations Coordinator

All Career • Newport, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Zoological Operations Coordinator maintains the institution’s animal records and associated databases. This role is the expert user of record-keeping software and will be expected to attend annual conferences and maintain direct communication with the software programming team to stay updated with the most recent trends. The coordinator leads onboarding and training for Hosts across departments in record-keeping software use. They execute the annual application and maintenance of the institution’s possession, transport, and collecting permits. This role prepares monthly and quarterly acquisition and disposition reports for internal use and for submission to required regulatory authorities. The coordinator assists in the organization of AZA documents and reports, is heavily involved in accumulating records during accreditation periods and annual edARC reporting, and performs basic chemistry tests as needed under the direction of the Water Quality Lab Manager to maintain consistent water quality records. This position also assists Zoological Team leadership with administrative needs for the department, complies with all safety and security directives, policies, and procedures, and participates in the weekend/holiday rotation as needed. The work schedule is Tuesday to Saturday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Five years of experience at a public aquarium, zoo or similar institution.
• Demonstrated knowledge of aquarium operations, husbandry and taxonomy.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access, Windows, Excel, PPT.
• Knowledge of TRACKS database; experience maintaining databases of similar complexity.
• Knowledge of AZA accreditation and other AZA industry, state/federal compliance.
• Strong interest in conservation.
• Anticipation of and fulfillment of staff administration needs.
• Possesses strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Maintaining appropriate professional contacts relevant to the position.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to travel if necessary.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and holidays as needs dictate.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening, background check, and dive physical.
• In good health and capable of performing strenuous and/or heavy physical labor.
• No history of allergy related to animals or plants, which might interfere with ability to work.
• Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend and stoop.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• No impairment of sight, smell, hearing, touch, balance and agility of movement which might interfere with ability to work.
• Physical strength, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Immunocompetence (possible exposure to infections and parasitic disease).

Nice To Haves

• This position is considered Safety Critical with authorized operator requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the institution’s animal records and associated databases.
• Acts as the expert user of record-keeping software, attending conferences and communicating with the software programming team.
• Leads onboarding and training for Hosts in record-keeping software use.
• Executes the annual application and maintenance of possession, transport, and collecting permits.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly acquisition and disposition reports.
• Assists in the organization of AZA documents and reports.
• Accumulates records during accreditation periods and annual edARC reporting.
• Performs basic chemistry tests to maintain water quality records.
• Assists Zoological Team leadership with administrative needs.
• Complies with all safety and security directives, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in the weekend/holiday rotation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurances
• 40 sick hours, 40 personal hours, 8 Holidays, 80 Vacation Hours annually
• Profit Sharing and 401K Plan with company match
• Free entrance for you and your dependents which extends to most Herschend Enterprises’ properties
• Earn 1 General Admission complimentary ticket, that you can give to anyone, per pay period
• Discounts at Sharky’s Café, Sweet Dreams Candy Company, and the gift shop
• Discounted tickets and annual passes for friends and family
• Training and development
• Hundreds of fully funded programs available from certifications to college prep to associates, bachelor's, and master’s degrees through Grow U.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level