Certification Jobs

Oregon Tilth is a leader in organic certification working to make our food and agriculture biologically sound and socially equitable. Who we are is based on principles that define the beliefs that guide us, the intent that shapes our vision, and the ways we engage our work and our communities. We believe our identity is unique. We believe our identity is powerful.

We are a fully remote company and welcome applicants from anywhere in the US to apply. Don’t feel like you meet every requirement? At Oregon Tilth, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, embracing transferrable skills and experience. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway as you may just be the right candidate for this position or other roles.

Oregon Tilth offers a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance; generous paid time off including paid volunteer time; employer matching contribution to retirement plan; and the opportunity to work with a dedicated team devoted to building a brighter food future for people and planet.

This position is a full-time exempt (salary) position. The salary range for this position is $66,000 to $77,000 depending on experience. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree or 3 years of supervisory/team leadership experience
• Demonstrated excellent customer service and team player abilities

PREFERRED SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of organic certification and industry experience
• Experience with Apple/Mac products and software
• Experience with Microsoft Suite

The Organic Certification Quality and Accreditation Specialist (OQAS) serves as a technical expert in the regulations, policies, and application for each of the certification scopes that Oregon Tilth administers. The OQAS works to support the certification services by researching and resolving technical questions, providing training, and developing technical resources. The OQAS engages in investigating and resolving contentious certification issues. The OQAS works with the Quality and Accreditation department and appropriate staff to implement the goals of the accreditation and organic certification programs to ensure a high level of quality, accuracy, and integrity in Oregon Tilth’s certification delivery.

The OQAS collaborates with all team members in the Quality and Accreditation Department in addition to Certification Management, Education and Advocacy, and Communications and Marketing teams and other teams to provide exemplary customer service and leadership. The OQAS is also responsible for participating and interacting with other technical teams in the organic industry.

This position is a full-time exempt (salary) position. The salary range for this position is $66,000 to $75,000 depending on experience. This position qualifies for a $5,000 hiring bonus (conditions apply and will be discussed as appropriate).

Oregon Tilth offers a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance; generous paid time off including paid volunteer time; employer matching contribution to retirement plan; and the opportunity to work with a dedicated team devoted to building a brighter food future for people and planet.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Sustainability, Food Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
• 5 years’ professional experience directly related to administering an organic operation or program; reviewing, interpreting, applying organic program regulations; inspecting organic operations; reviewing organic certification applications for compliance; or participation in a related organic-centered occupation.
• Project management experience across diverse teams.
• Experience developing and delivering trainings to adult learners.
• Experience participating in regional or national workgroups or committees.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Experience in a federal or state regulatory/licensing environment.
• Experience delivering trainings about organic practices and/or the organic certification process.
• Spanish fluency

Oregon Tilth is a leader in organic certification working to make our food and agriculture biologically sound and socially equitable. Who we are is based on principles that define the beliefs that guide us, the intent that shapes our vision, and the ways we engage our work and our communities. We believe our identity is unique. We believe our identity is powerful.

We are a fully remote company and welcome applicants from anywhere in the US to apply. Don’t feel like you meet every requirement? At Oregon Tilth, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, embracing transferrable skills and experience. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway as you may just be the right candidate for this position or other roles.

Oregon Tilth offers a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance; generous paid time off including paid volunteer time; employer matching contribution to retirement plan; and the opportunity to work with a dedicated team devoted to building a brighter food future for people and planet.

This position is for the Midwest region of the US and requires living in the Midwest.

This position is a full-time exempt (salary) position. The salary range for this position is $54,300 to $69,000 depending on experience. This position qualifies for a $5,000 hiring bonus (conditions apply and will be discussed as appropriate).

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or minimum 4 years equivalent work experience
• Experience working in professional office environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Inspector Level 2
  • All of the above
  • Minimum 2 years professional experience directly related to third-party certifications
  • Mastery of Inspector tasks, requirements and relevant standards

PREFERRED SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Experience working in a regulatory environment
• Experience with inspections and auditing
• Experience in agriculture or food science

Oregon Tilth is a leader in organic certification working to make our food and agriculture biologically sound and socially equitable. Who we are is based on principles that define the beliefs that guide us, the intent that shapes our vision, and the ways we engage our work and our communities. We believe our identity is unique. We believe our identity is powerful.

We are a fully remote company and welcome applicants from anywhere in the US to apply. Don’t feel like you meet every requirement? At Oregon Tilth, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, embracing transferrable skills and experience. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway as you may just be the right candidate for this position or other roles.

Oregon Tilth offers a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance; generous paid time off including paid volunteer time; employer matching contribution to retirement plan; and the opportunity to work with a dedicated team devoted to building a brighter food future for people and planet.

This is a temporary part-time position with a maximum of 29 hours per week and ending December 31, 2023. Applicants must live on the West coast as this is a West coast position.

The salary for this position is $45 to $50 per hour depending on experience.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or minimum 4 years equivalent work experience
• Experience working in professional office environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Inspector Level 2
  • All of the above
  • Minimum 2 years professional experience directly related to third-party certifications
  • Mastery of Inspector tasks, requirements and relevant standards

PREFERRED SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Experience working in a regulatory environment
• Experience with inspections and auditing
• Experience in agriculture or food science