Job description
We’re looking for an organized, detail-driven Organic Certification Coordinator to guide farmers and partner organizations through the complex, high-stakes process of achieving and maintaining organic certification. This role ensures full compliance with organic standards — from documentation and field audits to training and reporting — while supporting our larger mission of sustainable, transparent agriculture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Guide farms, cooperatives, and project partners through local and international organic certification processes (e.g. USDA, EU, IFOAM)
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of certification standards, documentation, and regulatory changes
- Coordinate inspections, prepare documentation, and manage timelines for new and renewal certifications
- Train field teams and farmers on organic practices, recordkeeping, and audit readiness
- Liaise with certifying bodies, inspectors, and internal departments during application and review processes
- Monitor ongoing compliance and provide corrective action support where needed
- Track and report on certification status, renewal cycles, and non-compliance issues
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related field
- 2+ years experience working with organic certification, sustainable farming, or regulatory compliance
- Deep understanding of organic agriculture principles and certification frameworks
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills
- Strong communication skills to work with both field-level teams and certifying agencies
- Ability to manage multiple certifications across regions
- Familiarity with digital compliance platforms or agricultural recordkeeping tools is a plus
- Willingness to travel for site inspections, trainings, and audits
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary or contract rate
- Opportunity to influence global sustainable agriculture
- A mission-driven team committed to transparency and regenerative farming
- Continuous learning and certification-related training
- A collaborative, impact-focused work culture
Certify change, one farm at a time.If you’re passionate about ensuring integrity in the food system and supporting farmers on the path to organic excellence, we want to hear from you.
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