Trainee Auditor- Environment and Sustainability

Notre Dame; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly compensation USD 4000

Travel expenses covered (audits)

APSCA registration & examination fees

Training and mentoring

Job summary

Notre Dame is seeking a driven candidate to join as a CSCA auditor, focusing on social compliance and SMETA audits across manufacturing facilities worldwide. You will prepare detailed audit reports, interact with factory staff, and uphold independence and ethics throughout engagements.

The role includes extensive travel (80%), onboarding toward CSCA status via APSCA, and ongoing training and mentorship to support your professional growth in sustainability and responsible auditing practices.

Qualifications

• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Strong analytical, communication, interviewing, and report-writing skills.
• High integrity, discretion, and independence.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% including international assignments.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct social compliance and environmental audits at manufacturing sites, including announced and unannounced audits.
• Assess compliance with international standards, SMETA requirements, client procedures, and local regulations.
• Evaluate labor and human rights, occupational health and safety, environmental management, business ethics, and responsible practices.
• Identify violations and document audit findings, evidence, and observations objectively.
• Prepare clear, accurate audit reports for clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interviewing skills

Report writing

Education

Master's degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, CSR, HR, OHS, or related field

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Conduct social compliance and environmental audits at manufacturing sites, including announced and unannounced audits.
• Assess compliance with international standards, SMETA requirements, client-specific procedures, and local regulations.
• Evaluate labor and human rights, occupational health and safety, environmental management, business ethics, and responsible business practices.
• Identify violations and document audit findings, evidence, and observations objectively.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and detailed audit reports for clients.
• Maintain professionalism, independence, impartiality, and ethics throughout audits.
• Interact professionally with factory management and employees, maintaining confidentiality and audit integrity.
• Travel internationally and work at various manufacturing sites as required.
• Participate in client meetings and contribute to quality control procedure development.
• Contribute ideas to improve quality, efficiency, and consistency of operations projects.
• Engage in internal training, calibration sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Complete APSCA registration, training, examinations, and requirements to obtain Certified Social Compliance Auditor (CSCA) status.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Graduate students completing final semesters of a master’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility, Human Resources, Occupational Health and Safety, or related fields.
• Strong interest in an international career in social compliance, sustainability, and auditing.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Strong analytical, communication, interviewing, and report-writing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and objective assessment abilities.
• High integrity, professionalism, discretion, and independence.
• Ability to interact effectively with factory management, employees, clients, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments.
• Valid passport and, if applicable, valid visa.
• Availability to travel approximately 80% of the time, including internationally.
• Previous experience in auditing, manufacturing, sustainability, environmental management, human resources, or compliance is desirable but not required.
• Willingness and ability to complete the APSCA certification pathway and obtain CSCA status.

Compensation & Benefits

• Monthly compensation of USD 4000 as an Independent Contractor.
• Business travel expenses covered, including meals, transportation, airfare, accommodation, and local transport related to audits.
• APSCA program registration and examination fees covered by the company.
• Training, mentoring, and ongoing support provided throughout development.

Training & Development

The role includes training and support to develop as a SMETA auditor and progress toward Certified Social Compliance Auditor (CSCA) status through APSCA. Continuous improvement initiatives and internal calibration sessions are part of the development process.

Career Progression

The position offers professional growth opportunities in sustainability, social compliance, responsible sourcing, and auditing.