Vital Farms, a Certified B Corp and pioneer of pasture-raising, offers a range of ethically sourced products nationwide. Started on a single farm in Austin, Texas in 2007, we were recently recognized as a Forbes Small Giant due to our exceptional growth and conscious business practices. We're THE leading producer of pasture-raised eggs in the country and in 2018 became the first brand to offer pasture-raised ready-to-eat hard-boiled eggs. We introduced a pasture-raised, American-made butter in 2015 and most recently launched pasture-raised ghee butter. We raise the welfare standards for happy, healthy hens and contented cows, with products of exceptional taste and nutrition. Our products are sold in more than 10,000 grocery stores nationwide. Our corporate office is in south Austin (TX) and our production facility is in Springfield (MO).

Reporting to the Compliance Manager, the Compliance Auditor will be responsible for assessing and monitoring our farms for compliance to both rigorous Vital Farms standards and external regulatory agencies. Location of this position is in the southeast Missouri, northeast Arkansas, southern Illinois, and southwest Kentucky area. The Compliance Auditor will be exceedingly thorough in their processes and provide meaningful and actionable feedback to our growers to enhance each farm's ability to achieve excellence. The location and service area for this role is Northeast Arkansas. Travel is required.

What You'll Do

• Schedule and conduct regular audits and participate in third-party audits of each farm and each farm's practices to ensure Vital Farms' standards and pasture-raised practices are maintained on each of our small family farms.
• Develop close professional working relationships with our farmers to support their learning and development in the importance of active farm management.
• Collaborate with farmers to assist them with audit preparation activities, including collecting appropriate documentation and determining optimal scheduling.
• Listen to farmer needs and concerns and diplomatically solve challenges.
• Collaborate and maintain close contact with the Compliance crew to share best practices and provide support

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor's Degree
• 4+ years of professional experience in farming/agriculture
• Farm compliance knowledge
• Basic understanding of FDA regulation
• Auditing knowledge and experience
• Professional communication skills
• Analytical capabilities with the skillset to generate insight from data
• Goal setting; internally motivated
• Highly organized and autonomous
• Transparent mindset towards open communication with all stakeholders, including team members, growers, and certifying bodies
• Ability to manage significant travel, with considerable driving and occasional overnight trips.
• You're no hero – You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own.
• You give a sh*t – You believe in acting like an owner and making Vital Farms a place to be proud of.
• You raise the standards – You know growth can be hard, but you strive to improve yourself and others each day.
• You can walk in someone else's boots – You seek to understand other's viewpoints and think that you get to better answers by sitting on the same side of the table.
• You don't walk on eggshells – You're not afraid to leave the bullsh*t behind and have honest

What We Bring to the Table

• A fast-paced, energetic, remote environment with passionate people who are leading a movement to bring ethically produced food to the table.
• Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Parental Leave, just to name a few).
• Company-wide bonus program; when we succeed together, we celebrate together.
• Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) + 3% Contribution from Day 1.
• Free eggs, butter, and ghee, along with friends and family discounts.
• Fun team SWAG that will make you the talk of the town.
• Professional development opportunities and an amazing team dedicated to your growth.