Cultivation Associate

At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets. Join us to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change.

About the role

You’re excited to build a well-rounded skill set in cannabis cultivation and eager to learn every aspect of the garden. With training and guidance, you’ll gain hands-on experience across the entire production cycle, including plant care, environmental monitoring, harvesting, and more. You bring curiosity, reliability, and a team-focused mindset, making you a key part of a cultivation operation that thrives on shared knowledge and cross-training.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily plant care such as cutting, rooting, transplanting, watering, feeding, trimming, staking, and pruning to keep plants healthy
• Track humidity, moisture, and temperature to maintain ideal growing conditions and meet quality goals
• Inspect plants for leaf health, bloom size, pests, or disease and remove any that don’t meet standards
• Assist with harvest by cutting plants, trimming, removing flowering tops, weighing products, and recording inventory in the electronic tracking system
• Support the curing process by hanging and dry-racking flowers, monitoring climate conditions, labeling and weighing products, and entering inventory data
• Operate and maintain lighting, irrigation, and climate-control systems while stocking supplies and keeping all cultivation areas and tools clean and sanitized
• Pitch in during high-demand periods to help prepare and package products, including premium extraction items
• Follow state regulations and security procedures by accurately labeling plants and entering inventory information

Requirements

• Natural green thumb and a genuine passion for working with plants, with experience harvesting in a professional or home setting (gardening counts!)
• Thrive in a fast-paced, team environment, collaborating with others while fostering a positive and professional atmosphere
• Sharp attention to detail, ensuring quality and consistency in every task
• Reliable and detail-oriented, with strong documentation, inventory, and organizational skills
• Solid math and measurement skills and the ability to operate a scale with confidence
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Nice to have

• Knowledge of growing technologies such as lighting, irrigation, soil, and nutrients
• Hands-on experience in landscaping, horticulture, or agriculture
• Understanding of different cannabis strains and their unique growing needs

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time (8-10 hours per shift)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and occasional lifting of heavier items with assistance
• Frequent and repetitive use of hands and wrists for extended periods of time
• Repetitive bending, squatting, and reaching
• Ability to climb ladders or step stools to access plants or equipment
• Ability to use required PPE when required, such as masks, hair nets, beard covers, respirators, boot covers, scrubs, non-slip shoes, and Tyvek suits

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to environments with high humidity, varying temperatures, and strong odors (such as cannabis)
• Exposure to soil, water, fertilizer, dust, pollen, and plant pathogens
• Exposure to cleaning solvents, such as high volumes of isopropyl alcohol
• Exposure to loud noises, including but not limited to air compressors, packaging equipment, and alarms
• Exposure to CO2 manufacturing procedures at OSHA-approved CO2 levels

Pay

$18.50—$18.50 USD

Schedule

Full-time, non-exempt. Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM.

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Generous PTO and parental leave
• 401(K) retirement plan
• Life/disability insurance
• Community involvement initiatives
• Referral bonuses and product discounts

Benefits vary by state, role type, and eligibility.