Inspector/Auditor, Organic Certification

ECOCERT Group

Staff Inspector at Ecocert USA ensuring compliance with organic certification standards. Involves conducting inspections, reporting, and collaborating with teams across diverse sustainability sectors.

Posted 5/11/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $50,000 - $62,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review farm, livestock, and processing/handling system plans to ensure compliance with USDA National Organic Program (NOP) and potential for other private standards (e.g., Regenerative Organic, etc).
Coordinate travel and schedule inspections for new applicants and certified operations.
Conduct inspections to evaluate compliance and produce thorough, accurate reports.
Clearly communicate inspection results in both written and oral formats within set deadlines.
Collaborate closely with certification staff to support final review decisions.
Perform peer evaluations of fellow inspectors as needed.
Contribute to internal discussions and continuous improvement of inspection practices.
Travel extensively (50–75%) throughout the U.S.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 2,000 hours of relevant education and/or experience in agriculture, food processing or food manufacturing.
Organic-specific experience strongly preferred.
Familiarity with regulatory standards and compliance documentation.
Outstanding attention to detail and strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.
Independent, proactive, and capable of working in both solo and collaborative settings.
Skilled at translating complex technical information into clear, accessible language.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, databases, and IT tools.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive insurance package: health, dental, vision, life, and disability.
401(k) with 100% company match up to 4% of salary.
Generous Paid Time Off: Starting at 4 weeks, increasing with tenure.
10 paid holidays annually.
Opportunity for performance-based bonus.
Flexible remote work structure.
Be part of a mission-driven global team.

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Hard Skills & Tools

compliance evaluationinspection reportingregulatory standards familiarityagriculture experiencefood processing experiencefood manufacturing experienceorganic-specific experienceattention to detailtechnical information translation

Soft Skills

oral communicationwritten communicationtime managementindependenceproactivitycollaborationmulti-taskingquality assurance

Certifications

USDA National Organic Program compliance