Quality Assurance Agronomist

*Please send resumes written in English*

Summary

We are currently seeking a highly motivated professional for the position of Agronomist. The primary role of the Agronomist is to ensure that the production practices used at Young Living corporate farms, partner farms, and throughout the Young Living supply chain are in accordance with the Young Living Seed to Seal Standard.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Ensure the realization of the Young Living mission statement, vision, values, and Seed to Seal standards at Young Living corporate farms, partner farms, and throughout the supply chain. 20%
• Conduct Seed to Seal Farm audits of corporate farms, partner farms, and supply chain (including potential farms and new botanicals) as assigned. 10%
• Support farm managers in upholding the Young Living Seed to Seal standards by being actively involved in operations, by helping to innovate creative solutions to organic farming challenges, develop best management practices, and implement natural & sustainable integrated pest management, crop production, and crop harvest practices. 25%
• Work with regional research departments and laboratories to ensure products meet Seed to Seal standards. 25%
• Study soil, water, plant, and essential oil analytical data and prescribe best management strategies with an integrative approach to develop biotechnology. 25%
• Conduct research, development and implementation of new plants, products, and procedures that produce essential oils and essential oil products of the highest quality. 5%

Competencies

Oral and Written Communication

Customer Service

Global, Environmental and Cultural Awareness

Decisive Decision-Making

Time Management

Flexibility in implementing innovative techniques

Soil and Water Testing

Training and Development

Managing Coop Relationships to implement organic farming practices

Increasing Farm/Crop/Soil Health, including micro bacteria, topsoil, and overall oil production quality

Precision Agriculture

Integration and development of own biotechnology processes

Agriculture and Farming Industry and Quality Standards

Audit and Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Expert knowledge of organic regenerative agricultural practices

Understanding and application of carbon sequestration and its stocks in the market

Advanced skills in agronomy

Demonstrated audit processes and reports completion

Ability to work with local farmers to implement sustainable agricultural practices

Application of biotechnological processes to improve crop health/production

Advanced knowledge on international recognized certifications in social practices, environment and production.

Demonstrated results on previous large scale organic agriculture production projects

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not supervise employees

Work Environment

· Employee may work in an office setting. The individual must be able to tolerate the scent of essential oils worn or diffused.

· Employee may work in warehouse or farm environment, needing to wear warm clothing and applicable OSHA safety gear.

· Will be exposed to harsh weather conditions in Summer and Winter.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Employee is frequently required to sit or stand for extended periods of time and may be required to talk and listen to employees and/customers.

· Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

· Employee must be able to travel and work at remote farm locations when needed.

• Requirements
• Employee is required to understand proper safety procedures before operating any equipment.
• Employee is required to be certified to use equipment.
• Employee is required to wear appropriate OSHA safety gear.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This position requires the incumbent to be physically present at the assigned worksite. The regular schedule is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an hour lunch, Monday through Friday. Frequent evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand, or with harvesting events.

Required Education and Experience

· BS in Agronomy, plant science, herbology, or related field preferred

· 3 - 5 years of agricultural production experience

· 3 - 5 years farm auditing experience

· Bilingual in English and French

Preferred Education and Experience

• MS in Agronomy, plant science, herbology, or related field preferred
• At least 5 years of agricultural production experience, with demonstrated experience in regenerative and organic agriculture and carbon sequestration.
• At least 5 years farm auditing experience

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

English is requirement, additionally French and/or Spanish is preference