Careers

We enjoy adding quality people to our team.

Our open positions are shown below. Click the corresponding buttons to view full job descriptions, email us your resume, and submit an application.

We are a mission driven non-profit seeking candidates who will share our commitment to our mission and vision. We understand that skills and experience are not only acquired through university courses. We are most interested in finding the best candidate, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. To learn more about our hiring practices and processes, please click here.

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Open Positions:

Quality and Accreditation Specialist

Come join our team as the Quality and Accreditation Specialist! This position will assist the Quality and Accreditation Manager to coordinate and oversee quality systems and accreditation activities to ensure compliance with certification standards including Organic, ROC, and other schemes. Preferred candidates will have:

at least 2 years of experience in relevant policy development and training
experience with organic certification, inspections, or other relevant field of study
knowledge about the National Organic Program and/or other third party certification programs

There are 3 steps to applying.

1. See the full job description here.

2. Email your resume to careers@qcsinfo.org.

3. Complete an application at https://forms.office.com/r/K8KJnGWLGT

We look forward to seeing your application!

Contract Inspector Opportunities with QCS for 2025

Are you an experienced organic inspector looking to partner with a mission-driven organization? Quality Certification Services (QCS), one of the largest USDA-accredited certifiers in the southeastern United States, is seeking qualified Crop, Livestock, Handling and Aquaculture Inspectors to join our team in 2025. At QCS, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive certification services that promote and support sustainable and organic agriculture across diverse communities.

About QCS

For over three decades, QCS has been a trusted name in organic certification. Our commitment to excellence is rooted in providing cost-effective and personalized services that prioritize sustainability and the needs of producers, processors, and handlers. We certify a wide range of agricultural products, from crops and livestock to aquaculture, and serve operations of all sizes worldwide.

Opportunities for 2025
We are seeking contract inspectors to fulfill specific needs in the following regions and/or needs:

Bay Area, California: Handling inspections

Midwest: Livestock inspections

Deep South: Crop and Handling inspections

Mid-Atlantic: Crop and Handling inspections

Aquaculture Inspectors: Qualified under Canadian Organic Regime (COR) and European Union (EU) standards, with fluency in Spanish.

We welcome applications from inspectors based in these regions or those who regularly travel to these areas and wish to expand their inspection portfolio.

What We’re Looking For:

Experienced organic inspectors with expertise in crop, livestock, or handling operations.

A thorough understanding of USDA National Organic Program standards.

Strong attention to detail, time management, and communication skills.

Availability to travel within designated areas.

A passion for supporting organic and sustainable agriculture.

Why Work with QCS?

Opportunities to grow your professional network and inspection experience.

Support from a knowledgeable and responsive certification team.

The satisfaction of contributing to an organization committed to ethical and sustainable practices.

Competitive compensation for contract services.

Join the QCS Team

If you’re ready to partner with an organization that values integrity, quality, and the growth of organic agriculture, we’d love to hear from you!

Please contact us at patrick@qcsinfo.org to express your interest or learn more about this opportunity.

Let’s work together to ensure the integrity of organic farming and certification in 2025 and beyond.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

QCS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and service provider. We are committed to fostering a supportive work environment free from discrimination and harassment where all applicants and employees are treated with dignity and respect. Employment decisions are based on company needs, merit, and qualifications related to the job requirements. QCS does not discriminate against any employee or applicant due to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local laws. View these resources to learn more: Know Your Rights Poster (English) | Other languages

Benefits & Perks

Exceptional employees deserve exceptional benefits. We aim to support our employees with resources and flexibility to help them succeed at work and home. We’re always seeking out opportunities to expand our offerings.

Curious about QCS?

QCS is a supportive work environment that always aims to grow through innovation. Our team invests in a positive company culture, because we know it’s the people on our staff who make certification possible for our clients. See what employees have to say about their experience.