Positions Available:

Administrative Director
The Administrative Director will guide the administrative team in performing all operational aspects of the organization. The Administrative Director’s major responsibilities involve leading Pennsylvania Certified Organic in: communication and information systems, public relations and community service, events and educational outreach, human resources and staff development, quality systems and accreditation, and financial planning and management.

This is a full-time position with benefits. Salary will reflect experience. The director will work in our Spring Mills, PA office, with some travel required. Experience and references required.

Certification Program Director
The Certification Program Director administers PCO’s organic certification program. The Certification Program Director leads a team of certification specialists who work with organic farmers and processors to achieve organic certification.
 
Applicants should have an agricultural background (organic preferred but not required), management experience, excellent communication skills (both written and oral), knowledge of organic standards and regulations, and familiarity with certification procedures. This is a full-time position and includes benefits; salary will reflect experience. The director will work at our Spring Mills, PA, office, with some travel required. Experience and references required.

Managing Assistant

The Managing Assistant works as part of PCO’s Administrative Team while focusing on the following areas: human resources, professional development, public relations, membership, outreach and events. The Managing Assistant’s responsibilities include assisting the Management Team in processing applications and hiring personnel, coordinating events and staff trainings, managing and evaluating interns, scheduling, facilitating and participating in Education Committee meetings, arranging for the publications of documents and mailings, as well as handling correspondence, phone, fax, and email communications. The Managing Assistant supports the Management Team, which consists of the Executive Director, Certification Director, Policy Director and Quality Systems Manager. This is a full-time position in our Spring Mills, PA office. Experience and references required.

Positions Available Periodically:

Organic Certification Specialist

The Organic Certification Specialist will work with organic farmers and processors by reviewing organic system plans, researching materials used, working with organic inspectors and providing ongoing technical support on organic standards and certification.  The certification specialist will also help plan educational events, contribute to our newsletter, work with advisory committees, write guidance sheets, and attend meetings and workshops in the region.  This is a full-time position that includes benefits; salaries will reflect experience. The staff members will work at our Spring Mills, PA, and office.

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For a full description of duties and qualifications, click on the job title above.

PCO Internship

The Pennsylvania Certified Organic (PCO) Internship position would assist in all duties associated with office management and organic certification as directed by the Administrative Team and Certification Team.  Applicants should have organizational, communication, writing and computer skills, as well as strong abilities in a team environment.  Responsibilities include handling correspondence, phone, and email communication, providing information to prospective and current clients, assisting with office management duties, participating in the preparation of events and exhibit booths and supporting the certification team with filing, mailings, and processing paperwork. This is a three-month paid part-time position at our Spring Mills, PA office.

How to Apply: Send us a résumé and cover letter (electronic submission of application materials is preferred). Make sure to state the position for which you are applying and highlight coursework, training, and experience relevant to the position. Direct inquiries and applications to:

PCO relies on its outstanding volunteers to help with organic outreach and education. The volunteers have assisted by participating in one of PCO’s committees: Finance, Standards, Marketing/Public Relations, Certification or Education; helping in the office; staffing an exhibit; and much more.  Support Pennsylvania Certified Organic by volunteering to contribute to our organization’s mission; contact April Fix at april@paorganic.org for more information.

This page last updated 06/29/2010