Propagation Lead

Brief Description JOB SUMMARY The Propagation Cultivation Lead reports directly to the Propagation Manager and is responsible for leading a team of up to 12 Cultivation Propagation Technician while overseeing daily propagation activities to ensure plant health, quality, consistency, and productivity. This role provides hands-on leadership, training, coaching, and accountability to the cultivation team, ensuring daily and weekly tasks are completed effectively, safely, and in accordance with established cultivation procedures. The Propagation Cultivation Lead is expected to clearly communicate task expectations, explain the purpose and execution of cultivation and propagation activities, and foster a positive, productive work environment. Through direct action and delegation, this position supports the successful execution of propagation operations, employee development, and team performance while maintaining compliance with company policies, state regulations, and cultivation standards. Work is performed in a cultivation environment with regular exposure to cannabis plants, cannabis-related odors, pollen, dust, and varying temperatures, humidity levels, and lighting conditions typical of commercial cultivation operations. Essential Job Functions Team Leadership: Leading Cultivation Propagation Technician and associates working in the cultivation phase, providing training, maintaining a schedule, and performance feedbackOversee Cultivation Operations: Manage the propagation and mother rooms, ensuring optimal environmental conditions (light, humidity, temperature) for plant development Mother Stock Maintenance: Perform defoliation, pruning, cutting/irrigating clones and staking techniques to optimize light penetration, airflow throughout the propagation cycleCompliance & Documentation: Ensure all activities comply with state regulations and company SOPs, including METRC tracking and inventory control Other Job Responsibilites Plant Health Monitoring: Identify and report issues such as pests, nutrient deficiencies, or diseases during the propagation stageData Analysis: Track team performance metrics and adjust cultivation strategies accordinglyAdditional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned Job Requirements Must be 21 years of age or older and be able to pass a background checkMust be eligible to obtain and maintain a State Registered Agent CardHigh school diploma or GED equivalentComfortable working in environments with high humidity, strong plant odors, and fluctuating temperaturesAbility to work safely at elevated heights, including climbing ladders and using hand tools as neededWillingness to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and to follow sanitation and safety standards Preferred Job Requirements 1+ years of experience in commercial cultivation or commensurate experienceStrong knowledge of plant biology and propagation cyclesExcellent organizational and communication skillsAbility to take initiative and exercise sound judgment Physical Requirements Sitting Occasionally Lifting Standing Continuously 10 lbs. or less Occasionally Walking Continuously 11 to 25 lbs. Frequently Bending Over Continuously 26 to 50 lbs. Occasionally Crawling Occasionally 51 to 75 lbs. Not Applicable Climbing Occasionally 76 to 100 lbs. Not Applicable Reaching Overhead Occasionally Over 100 lbs. Not Applicable Crouching Frequently Carrying Kneeling Frequently 10 lbs. or less Continuously Balancing Occasionally 11 to 25 lbs. Frequently Pushing or pulling Frequently 26 to 50 lbs. Occasionally Talking Continuously 51 to 75 lbs. Not Applicable Repetitive use of hands/arms Continuously 76 to 100 lbs. Not Applicable Repetitive use of legs Continuously Over 100 lbs. Not Applicable Grasping Continuously Hearing Continuously Eye/Hand Coordination Not Applicable Visual Acuity Continuously Fine Manipulation Frequently Subject to Noise Continuously Company Overview Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor and provisioning center operator with assets in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania. We seek to foster a robust and inclusive cannabis industry through a premium, unmatched customer-focused retail experience. We are looking to build a world-class team that will help carry out our mission of helping to shape the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution. We are committed to improving the quality of our patient's lives by offering unrivaled quality, consistency and meticulously curated products that satisfy our customers unique, individual needs. When it comes to customer service experience, our dispensaries will set a new standard of excellence, emphasizing health and wellness by a highly knowledgeable team. A team that is committed to our values, our people, and our communities; we are looking for people who are inspired by our vision and stay dedicated to our mission as we continuously expand. EEO STATEMENT Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. ("AWH") and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #letsascend