Interns Wanted

Christie Organic Consulting is looking for a few bright young people to train as field representatives to work primarily in Mexico.  I say “young” because it can be physically difficult (inspecting things such as coffee or agave may mean walking up and down mountains to get to areas not passable by car).  I am not going to lie to you – this career choice requires a huge commitment of time, resources and money to acquire the knowledge, skills and equipment necessary to perform at a world-class level in this field.  If you look at my Curriculum Vitae (CV), you will see the many trainings I have undergone (and given) at my own expense, to continually educate myself in this challenging career.  Add to this the long hours, travel expenses to and from training seminars and the monetary investment in training fees, computers and peripheral equipment, and you can readily determine that this career is not for everyone – you really must want it!  At the end, however, is a rewarding career as an organic inspector, and/or consultant, and the knowledge that you are truly helping to make the world a better and healthier place.

If I haven’t scared you away by now, please read on!

As an intern at Christie Organic Consulting, you will first learn the administrative side of being an organic inspector or consultant.  You will work side-by-side with me where you will learn the ins and outs of the massive communications and documentation (digital, of course) needed to sustain my operation and to serve my clients, and how information gathered in the field during on-site visits to client farms and/or processing plants, is compiled into organized, detailed documents to be filed with the certification agencies.  At this level, you will be required to have a MacBook Pro, with specific software, and an iPad (used in the field).  You will put many hours working for very little money – because you will be learning from the best, and because you really want it!

Now comes the Good Part!! 

When you have completed the administrative and field operation phases, have attended the requisite trainings with IOIA (Independent Organic Inspectors Association), you will be qualified to begin performing client pre-inspections.  For more specific requirements see:  

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/CACSInspectorQualificationsRec.pdf

 

 

Get free food…

 

 

Wear stylish clothing…

 

 

 

Operate heavy machinery…

…and much, much more!!

After you have done approximately 20 solo inspections, there will be a job waiting for you at Christie Organic Consultants as a Field Representative.  So, if this sounds like the career for you, please contact us via the form below.  Do you really want it?