Remote Livestock Certification Lead | Organic Standards Expert

Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association; Milton (MA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Personal days

Office closures

Paid holidays

Sabbatical

Job summary

The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) invites applications for a Certification Specialist to support organic certification for producers in our service territory. You will review organic system plans, inspect reports, and communicate outcomes to clients within livestock and dairy scopes, while ensuring compliance with USDA NOP standards.

This salaried, union-affiliated role requires travel within MOFGA’s service territory (Maine, New Hampshire, northeastern Massachusetts)

Qualifications

• Experience in organic certification or regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of USDA NOP standards for crops, livestock, dairy, and processing.
• Ability to travel to attend meetings and trainings.
• Excellent written communication.

Responsibilities

• Performs certification activities for clients including technical reviews of organic system plans, primarily livestock/dairy.
• Review inspection reports and communicate results to producers according to policy.
• Explain standards and the certification process to applicants.
• Pursues adverse actions with colleagues and maintains auditable files.
• Conducts inspections and residue sampling as time allows.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Driving license

Team collaboration

Education

College degree in agriculture or related field

IOIA training

Tools

Databases

Collaborative platforms

Job description

The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) invites applications for a Certification Specialist to support organic certification for producers in our service territory. You will review organic system plans, inspect reports, and communicate outcomes to clients within livestock and dairy scopes, while ensuring compliance with USDA NOP standards.

This salaried, union-affiliated role requires travel within MOFGA’s service territory (Maine, New Hampshire, northeastern Massachusetts)