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’ll build a well-rounded skill set in cannabis cultivation and gain hands-on experience across the entire production cycle, including plant care, environmental monitoring, harvesting, and more. With training and guidance, you’ll support the full plant life cycle, from clone to harvest, helping to grow premium cannabis while maintaining top-quality standards.

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 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 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.