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Organic Certification Specialist - MCIA

Minnesota Crop Improvement Association has an opening for an Organic Certification Specialist.

Brief Summary: Perform organic certification activities and client communications from initial client contact, through application review and final certification decision, including handling compliance and enforcement issues.

See the complete document here.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest and résumé to employment@mncia.org or mail to Employment, MCIA, 1900 Hendon Ave, Saint Paul MN 55108.

Posted 4/21/2025

Quality and Accreditation Specialist - Quality Certification Services (QCS)

Join our incredible team as the Quality and Accreditation Specialist!  
 
The Quality and Accreditation Specialist will assist the Quality and Accreditation Manager to coordinate and oversee quality systems and accreditation activities to ensure compliance with certification standards including Organic, ROC, and other schemes. If you’ve got two years’ experience in relevant policy development and training, organic certification or inspection or other relevant field of study, a willingness to travel and are knowledgeable about the National Organic Program and/or other third-party certification programs, we’d love to hear from you!
 
Applicants must reside in FL, GA, NC, OR, OH, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, WV, or WI. 
 
To apply:
1. See full job description here
2. Email resume to careers@qcsinfo.org 
3. Complete application at https://forms.office.com/r/K8KJnGWLGT
 
To learn more about our unique hiring process and how to submit an application, click here. 

Posted 4/16/2025

2 Job Opportunities with Oregon Tilth

Southwest Inspector AND Southeast Inspector (2 vacancies)

SUMMARY:

The Inspector works with certification staff and clients to assess overall compliance of operations to regulatory standards through on-site observations and evaluation. The Inspector travels (85% of the time) to conduct interviews of operations, audits records, and provides technical assistance to support the needs of clients in the area of inspection. The Inspector works with certification staff to enhance the program through continuous improvement

PAY RANGE: $58,000 – $65,000 per year

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum of one-year relevant inspection experience
  • Strong computer skills beyond basic proficiency
  • Mathematical skills equivalent to, or exceeding, post-secondary education level
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills
  • Inspector Level 2:
    • All of the above
    • Minimum 2 years professional experience directly related to third-party certifications
    • Mastery of Inspector tasks, requirements and relevant standards

PREFERRED SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

  • Experience working in a regulatory environment
  • Experience with inspections and auditing
  • Experience in agriculture or food science
  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or minimum 4 years equivalent work experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to lift 50 pounds or less
  • Standing for long periods of time
  • Walking long distances
  • Maneuvering through challenging terrain or awkward production environments

 

LINK TO APPLY: Career Page

Posted 3/24/2025

Únete al equipo OCIA!

Únete al equipo OCIA! 

¿Quieres formar parte de una de las agencias de certificación con mayor trayectoria y reconocimiento a nivel mundial? Esta es tu oportunidad.

📢 Buscamos Inspectores para nuestra Oficina Regional en Perú.

✔ Requisitos:

✅ Título en Agronomía, Agroindustria, Negocios Internacionales o Medio Ambiente.

✅ Mínimo 2 años de experiencia en inspección o auditoria externas de sistemas de producción orgánica.

✅ Capacitación previa en normativas y procesos de certificación orgánica.

Los candidatos que cumplan con los requisitos recibirán capacitación en los procedimientos de certificación con OCIA y la oportunidad de presentarse a la evaluación de inspectores de producción orgánica con SENASA.

📩 Envía tu CV a lperez@ocia.org

Posted 3/7/2025

Full-time Ag Compliance Investigator - Iowa Dept of Ag

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s Ag Diversification Bureau seeks to fill the position of Ag Compliance Investigator for IDALS Organic Certification Program. Key responsibilities include evaluation of organic system plans, client file management, communications with clients, and client inspections in the scopes of crops, livestock, and processing & handling.

  • Salary: $54,121-$82,035 + a comprehensive benefits package
  • Location: Des Moines, Iowa
  • Closing date: 3/16/2025
  • Evaluation & File Management for Organic Certification: 
    • Review client files to ensure they meet USDA Organic rules.
    • Do yearly checks of client files, focusing on their Organic System Plans (OSPs) to make sure they follow USDA standards.
    • Review inspection reports after inspections and follow up with clients if needed to complete the review.
    • Perform checks to verify that the products clients are selling are certified organic.
    • Communicate with clients to ensure their files are clear and complete.
    • Help clients understand the requirements for organic certification.
    • Participate in team meetings to review materials used in organic operations, and research the ingredients of those materials.
    • Stay updated on USDA Organic rules and regulations that impact clients.
  • Operations Inspections: 
    • Schedule and conduct on-site inspections of organic businesses to make sure they follow USDA Organic standards.
    • Review clients’ certification applications before the inspections.
    • Verify that clients’ practices match their Organic System Plans during inspections.
    • Inspect areas like production, storage, and equipment, and perform audits and interviews.
    • Write and submit reports after inspections.
    • Do follow-up inspections if there's a need to investigate possible fraud.
    • Collect samples from farms for residue testing.

Join us in our mission to enhance Iowa’s agricultural landscape and contribute to the well-being of our communities! If you are passionate about agriculture and have the skills to drive program success, we encourage you to apply.

Posted 3/3/2025

CRT SPECIALIST- Crop/Handling - MOSA Certified Organic

MOSA Certified Organic’s mission is to promote organic integrity through practical, reliable, and friendly certification services. MOSA is seeking a qualified individual to join our Certification team. Certification Specialist’s primary responsibilities include evaluating organic system plan information to determine compliance with the National Organic Standards and communicating with clients about certification requirements.

Please consider applying if you have a relevant college or university degree, or equivalent training, experience, and knowledge of organic agricultural systems and/or the organic food processing industry. 

For more information, including a detailed job description, visit http://mosaorganic.org/join-us. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Salary range for this position: $58,600-$65,100 DOE

This is a full-time, exempt, remote position. MOSA Benefits Package includes health, dental, vision, short-term disability, health savings (HSA), flex spending (FSA), life insurance, 401k, wellness reimbursement, sabbatical, bereavement and caregiver leave, paid holidays, paid time off, and paid family leave. MOSA is based in the heart of the driftless region in Viroqua, WI.

Posted 2/27/2025

Positions available with QCS

QCS is excited to announce opening one full-time and several contract positions to IOIA members! See the details below, and reach out to Patrick Dost at patrick@qcsinfo.org:

Quality and Accreditation Specialist (full-time)

Come join our team as the Quality and Accreditation Specialist! This position will assist the Quality and Accreditation Manager to coordinate and oversee quality systems and accreditation activities to ensure compliance with certification standards including Organic, ROC, and other schemes. Preferred candidates will have:

  • at least 2 years of experience in relevant policy development and training
  • experience with organic certification, inspections, or other relevant field of study
  • knowledge about the National Organic Program and/or other third party certification programs

There are 3 steps to applying.

  1. See the full job description here. 
  2. Email your resume to careers@qcsinfo.org.
  3. Complete an application at https://forms.office.com/r/K8KJnGWLGT

We look forward to seeing your application!

Contract Inspector Opportunities with QCS for 2025 

Are you an experienced organic inspector looking to partner with a mission-driven organization? Quality Certification Services (QCS), one of the largest USDA-accredited certifiers in the southeastern United States, is seeking qualified Crop, Livestock, Handling and Aquaculture Inspectors to join our team in 2025. At QCS, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive certification services that promote and support sustainable and organic agriculture across diverse communities. 

About QCS 

For over three decades, QCS has been a trusted name in organic certification. Our commitment to excellence is rooted in providing cost-effective and personalized services that prioritize sustainability and the needs of producers, processors, and handlers. We certify a wide range of agricultural products, from crops and livestock to aquaculture, and serve operations of all sizes worldwide. 

Opportunities for 2025 
We are seeking contract inspectors to fulfill specific needs in the following regions and/or needs: 

  • Bay Area, California: Handling inspections 
  • Midwest: Livestock inspections 
  • Deep South: Crop and Handling inspections 
  • Mid-Atlantic: Crop and Handling inspections 
  • Aquaculture Inspectors: Qualified under Canadian Organic Regime (COR) and European Union (EU) standards, with fluency in Spanish. 

We welcome applications from inspectors based in these regions or those who regularly travel to these areas and wish to expand their inspection portfolio. 

What We’re Looking For: 

  • Experienced organic inspectors with expertise in crop, livestock, or handling operations. 
  • A thorough understanding of USDA National Organic Program standards. 
  • Strong attention to detail, time management, and communication skills. 
  • Availability to travel within designated areas. 
  • A passion for supporting organic and sustainable agriculture. 

Why Work with QCS? 

  • Opportunities to grow your professional network and inspection experience. 
  • Support from a knowledgeable and responsive certification team. 
  • The satisfaction of contributing to an organization committed to ethical and sustainable practices. 
  • Competitive compensation for contract services. 

Join the QCS Team 

If you’re ready to partner with an organization that values integrity, quality, and the growth of organic agriculture, we’d love to hear from you! 

Please contact us at patrick@qcsinfo.org to express your interest or learn more about this opportunity. 

Let’s work together to ensure the integrity of organic farming and certification in 2025 and beyond.

Posted 2/4/2025

NSF seeking to hire - Organic Inspector (Independent Contractor)

Click on the link for full job description.

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Posted 1/28/2025

Certification Specialist- Crop/Livestock - MOSA

MOSA Certified Organic’s mission is to promote organic integrity through practical, reliable, and friendly certification services. MOSA is seeking a qualified individual to join our Certification team. Primary responsibilities include evaluating organic system plans to determine compliance with the National Organic Standards, and communicating with clients about certification requirements. Please consider applying if you have a relevant college or university degree, or equivalent training, experience, and knowledge of organic agricultural systems and certification, especially crop and livestock. 

For more information, including a detailed job description, visit http://mosaorganic.org/join-us.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Salary Range for this position based on experience is $58,600-$65,100 

 

This is a full-time, exempt, remote position. MOSA Benefits Package includes health, dental, vision, short-term disability, health savings (HSA), flex spending (FSA), life insurance, 401k, wellness reimbursement, sabbatical, bereavement and caregiver leave, paid holidays, paid time off, and paid family leave. MOSA is based in the heart of the driftless region in Viroqua, WI.

Posted 10/30/2024

Inspector Position - OTCO

SUMMARY
The Inspector works with certification staff and clients to assess overall compliance of operations to regulatory standards through on-site observations and evaluation.  The Inspector travels to conduct interviews of operations, audits records, and provides technical assistance to support the needs of clients in the area of inspection. The Inspector works with certification staff to enhance the program through continuous improvement.
 
Applicants must be located within the United States.
 
The salary range for this position is $54,500 to $73,000.  The total pay range takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skills, experience and training, location, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.  The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographical differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  This position also qualifies for a hiring bonus of $5,000 gross. At Oregon Tilth, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the posted pay range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  
  
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or minimum 4 years equivalent work experience
  • Experience working in professional office environment
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills
  • Inspector Level 2
    • All of the above
    • Minimum 2 years professional experience directly related to third-party certifications
    • Mastery of Inspector tasks, requirements and relevant standards
PREFERRED SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
  • Experience working in a regulatory environment
  • Experience with inspections and auditing
  • Experience in agriculture or food science
OTCO offers an incredible and generous range of benefits and flexibility.  Come join our award-winning team!!
 

Posted 10/19/2024

Join PCO’s 2025 Team of Contract Organic Inspectors!

PCO is seeking Contract Organic Inspectors for the 2025 inspection season. Come join our team of skilled, passionate professionals! Submit our Interest Form here to get started! 

We accept inquiries from qualified contract inspectors across the continental United States. For 2025, we are particularly increasing capacity in:

  • Ohio for poultry inspectors

  • New York for dairy and/or handling inspectors

  • Northeastern Pennsylvania for dairy and/or handling inspectors

  • Virginia for multi-scope inspectors

  • The Midwest for multi-scope traveling inspectors

 

About PCO:

  • We certify operations across the continental US: from Maine to Florida & Maryland to California

  • Our Core Values lead the work we do - check them out! 

  • We don’t just value organic certification; we value the people making it happen.

 

PCO Contract Inspector scope-of-work requirements:

  • Conduct NOP organic inspections as a qualified inspector

  • Write and submit organic inspection reports using the Intact system

  • Complete all work in a timely manner and in accordance with PCO policies and procedures

  • Communicate clearly, effectively, and promptly 

  • Travel regionally and/or nationally

  • Remain current on NOP and PCO regulations, policies, procedures, and other updates

 

PCO offers our Contract Inspectors: 

  • Competitive hourly compensation

  • Personalized assignment coordination to complement work you may have with other agencies 

  • An Inspections Team that is eager to hear from you and offer support when you need it

 

PCO is planning our 2025 roster now for the next contract cycle beginning this December.


Submit our Interest Form here to get started or contact us at inspections@paorganic.org. 

Posted 10/4/2024