Certification Director

Job Description: Certification Director The Certification Director provides strategic leadership for MOSA’s certification services to ensure accurate, timely, consistent, and compliant organic certification. This position oversees certification functions and ensures collaboration to support MOSA’s mission, strategic priorities, and commitment to client service. The Certification Director serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Team and contributes to organization-wide planning, policy development, and strategic decision-making. Working closely with the Executive Director and organizational leaders, this position strengthens certification systems, improves processes, supports organizational initiatives, and promotes quality and continuous improvement. Reports to: Executive Director                                                       Department: Certification Employment Status: Full-Time                                                       FLSA Classification: Exempt Location: Remote                                                                             Creation Date: 7/2026 Accepting applicants in the following states:    FL, IA, KY, ME, MN, OH, PA, VA, WI Supervisory Responsibilities: Provides strategic leadership, coaching, and professional development to department managers and certification leadership staff Oversees the recruitment, onboarding, development, succession planning, and performance management of the Certification department  in collaboration with Human Resources Establishes departmental goals, performance expectations, and operational priorities that align with MOSA's strategic objectives Conducts regular one-on-one meetings and timely performance evaluations of direct reports Oversees departmental staffing, workload distribution, and resource planning to ensure efficient operations and achievement of organizational goals Promotes collaboration, accountability, and effective communication across departments Fosters a positive, collaborative, and inclusive workplace culture that supports employee engagement and organizational success Partners with Human Resources to address operational, personnel, and performance issues, managing discipline and terminations while ensuring consistent compliance with MOSA policies, employment practices, and collective bargaining agreements  Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Certification Leadership and Quality Assurance Provides strategic leadership and oversight for the Certification Department . Develops and implements certification strategies that support organizational goals and regulatory requirements.  Ensures certification decisions are timely, consistent, technically sound, and compliant with USDA National Organic Program regulations and other applicable certification standards Serves as the organization's senior authority on certification policy, complex certification matters, and regulatory interpretation  …