Certification Specialist - Livestock Lead

MOFGA Certification Services, LLC (MCS) is hiring a full time Organic Certification Specialist (Livestock/Dairy focused) to join our team. MCS is a USDA-accredited organic certifier, certifying over 500 crop, livestock, and handling operations in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. The Certification Specialist provides high quality customer service along with skilled review and auditing verification to support positive organic certification experiences for organic producers in our service territory, while upholding the USDA National Organic Program regulations. The ideal candidate will have education and experience in organic regulations, organic and/or sustainable farming methods and production, and familiarity with the various production scopes that MCS certifies. Experience in food processing is a plus. The Certification Specialist reports to the MCS Director and works collaboratively with MCS staff, specialists, and inspectors. This position requires some field work, including inspections, residue sampling, and investigations. Priority will be given to candidates who apply before November 13, 2026 Overview: The Certification Specialist provides high quality customer service along with skilled review and auditing verification to support positive organic certification experiences for organic producers in our service territory, while upholding the USDA National Organic Program regulations. This position assesses compliance of an operation’s organic system plan, reviews