Organic Staff Inspector (Auditor)

Position Overview

Organic Staff Inspector (Full-time) with a Salary: $50,000-$62,000 opportunity. This role is remote within the USA, with ideal candidates residing in the Midwest. The primary responsibility is to conduct inspections and audits of organic operators for compliance with USDA National Organic Program and related standards. The position requires extensive overnight travel (60-80% travel) across the United States, and the anticipated start date is January 2026. Natures International Certification Services (NICS) is based in Viroqua, WI.

Join NICS as part of the Ecocert Group – a global leader in organic and sustainability certification. Our mission is to foster a sustainable world through certification excellence. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and make employment decisions based on individual qualifications. Note: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Review farm, livestock, and/or handling system plans per applicable regulations and standards.
• Manage travel and scheduling logistics, and conduct inspections of applicants and certified operations as assigned.
• Assess compliance of operations with relevant regulations and standards and prepare detailed reports.
• Communicate inspection results with clear, effective written and oral communication within established timelines.
• Interface with certification staff to provide additional information for certification decisions.
• Conduct peer evaluations of fellow inspectors in the field when assigned.
• Collaborate with NICS/Ecocert staff to share insights from inspection trips and producer meetings to enhance policies and practices.
• Travel extensively (60-80% of the time) throughout the United States.

Required Qualifications

• Experience and/or education in agriculture and/or food manufacturing.
• Detail-oriented with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Highly self-organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects while maintaining quality; capable of working independently or as part of a diverse team.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical information in a positive and effective manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, Adobe Acrobat, databases, and other IT applications.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401K plan with 100% company match, up to 4% of salary.
• Competitive compensation.
• Generous Paid Time Off starting at 4 weeks of combined vacation and sick time, increasing annually.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Opportunity for a 10% annual company performance-based bonus.
• Remote work flexibility.