[Hiring] Farm Certification Specialist @CCOF

Role Description

CCOF seeks a Farm Certification Specialist to join our Farm certification team and provide technical & customer service to certified Farm operations and new applicants.

If you have exceptional critical thinking and organizational skills, experience in regulatory compliance, agriculture, or a related field, and are passionate about our mission to advance organic agriculture for a healthier world, we encourage you to apply.

As a Farm Certification Specialist, you’ll join a dynamic and mission-driven team that collaborates to support approximately 3000 farm clients and will play a key role in ensuring the organic integrity of products in the marketplace.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position that reports to the Farm Certification Team Lead, Supervisor, or Manager. This is a United States-based remote position.

This position does not include on-site inspections of certified operations and will not include field work in the future.

Applications will be reviewed beginning September 14, 2026.

Qualifications

• Exceptional critical thinking skills to work independently within established procedures.
• Professional written and verbal communication to effectively engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office suite (especially Outlook, Word, and Teams) and other relevant applications.
• Proficient in delivering technical support and building trust through professional and empathetic customer service interactions.
• B.A. or B.S. degree or higher in an applicable field such as environmental science, agriculture, or related fields, or at least 3 years of experience in an applicable field.

Requirements

• Review inspection reports and mid-year updates for certified farm clients and new applicants to evaluate compliance with USDA National Organic Program (NOP) and other applicable standards.
• Make autonomous or semi-autonomous decisions about client compliance with standards.
• Provide excellent customer service to clients through timely written and verbal communication.
• Maintain accurate client database records in CCOF’s complex, proprietary database.
• Ensure timely review of client updates and inspection reports by independently managing workload.
• Attend recurring staff meetings and monitor internal communications.
• Complete ongoing professional development to expand skills and knowledge.
• Work on special projects as deemed necessary by the Director of Farm Certification.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits such as superb health plans.
• 401(k) program.
• Generous sick/personal and vacation time.
• Starting salary range will be $57,363 – $60,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Hiring Process

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested applicants, please submit the following documents:

• Cover letter summarizing your interest in CCOF and the position, and qualifications.
• Current resume.
• List of three professional references.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone calls, please. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.

CCOF is an equal opportunity employer. We prioritize community, well-being, and belonging, ensuring that everyone has a chance to contribute, develop and succeed.