Handsome Brook Farms is a pioneer in pasture-raised organic egg production. Founded in upstate New York with just five hens, we have grown into the nation's leading producer of organic pasture-raised eggs with partner farms in 10 states. Dedicated to acting handsomely in all aspects of operations, Handsome Brook Farms is committed to treating farmers, animals, and the land with the utmost respect. Our mission is to provide consumers with a clean, responsibly-raised source of protein that they can trust—from coop to carton. As a certified B Corp™ since March 2021, Handsome Brook Farms upholds the highest standards of social and environmental performance. In 2022, we acquired The Farmer’s Hen, expanding our grower network and diversifying production and distribution to include Organic, Conventional Free Range, and Cage-Free eggs.
Position Description:
This position will be remote with limited travel time not to exceed 10% and will report to HBF’s VP of Compliance. The position is expected to be “office-based”, but some travel may be required. The Organic Farm Certification Manager will be responsible for managing all organic farm certifications throughout our producer network. The ideal candidate must be familiar with the organic farm certification process and should be someone who can make recommendations and develop the framework for new tools and/or standards that can be utilized and expanded upon as the business grows.
Skills and Experience:
- Experience in organic regulatory compliance and regulatory certification review
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent data management and information organization skills
- A very 'hands-on' approach and commitment to task completion
- Someone who can be responsible for the nuts and bolts of administering our Organic Farm Compliance Program with the ability to dig into the details on a farm-by-farm basis
- The ability to focus on details, be respectful of differing cultures, and work well with all members of the Compliance and live Operations team members
Job duties will include but are not limited to the following below:
- Organic Certification:
- Manage large affiliate group certification
- Ensure producer organic certificate database is up to date and current
- Track renewal dates and request updated certificates when needed
- New farm applications, Scheduling inspections, Completing Annual renewals, and competing and ensuring corrective actions are submitted
- Training
- Work with the VP of Compliance to Schedule and organize field training, as needed
- Develop new producer training materials in concert with VP of Compliance
- Other Duties
- Assist Compliance Team as needed
- Stay up to date with current and future organic regulations
This job description is not designed to provide a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Job duties may change at any time and without prior notice. New job duties may be added as needed.
PLEASE NOTE, ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.
Handsome Brook Farms is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to age, religion, race, creed, color, national origin, military status, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, pre-existing conditions, familial status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.