Organic certification coordinator

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.