Director of Cultivation Jobs
Director of Cultivation jobs are open across cannabis, hemp, and controlled-environment agriculture, from lead grower to senior director, with specializations in indoor cultivation, extraction-ready flower production, and large-scale canopy management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Join Trulieve – Where Passion Meets Purpose
If you're interested in being part of one of the nation's fastest-growing industries, Trulieve may be the perfect place for you. We are proud to be recognized on TIME's America's Best Companies 2026 List, an honor awarded to top-performing U.S. organizations based on employee satisfaction, financial strength, and sustainability transparency. Trulieve was one of only two cannabis companies to receive this distinction.
If you have passion for helping others and want to make a meaningful impact through your work, this may be the role for you. At Trulieve, we strive to bring our patients the relief they need in products they can trust. Our plants are hand-grown in carefully controlled environments designed to minimize unwanted chemicals and pests, keeping the cultivation process as natural as possible every step of the way. To learn more about Trulieve and our mission, please visit www.trulieve.com
Requisition ID: 22048
Remote Work Available: No
Job Title: Cultivation Technician II
Department: Cultivation
Reports to: Cultivation Site Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
JOB SUMMARY
The Cultivation Technician II provides manual labor to support the operations within the Cultivation department, while abiding by laws, rules, policies, procedures, and operational guidelines. The Cultivation Technician II position will primarily support the Mom and Vegetative departments with day-to-day plant production tasks and sanitation responsibilities. In addition, as determined by business need, Cultivation Technician II team members may be flexed to provide support in flower and propagation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Physical, repetitive agricultural work, follow directions and take instructions from supervisors
- Repetitive climbing on a ladder or working on an elevated platform
- Culling plants
- Pruning, topping, and defoliation
- Low-stress training and tucking of plants
- Irrigating plants utilizing various methods
- Identifying and disposing of Green Waste
- Cleaning and sanitation as directed by leadership
- Pruning and defoliating
- Proper Use of PPE in accordance with company guidelines
- Sweep, mop, vacuum, and bag any excess plant material leaving the grow room clean once plant maintenance is completed
- Assist in training Cultivation Technician I team members
- Clean, sanitize, and store all grow room tools and equipment upon use
- Perform various manual cross-department job duties as needed
- Secondary but essential job functions
- All other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be proficient and achieve goals in all Cultivation Technician I skill assessments
- Must be active in the Cultivation Technician I role for minimum of 9 months to qualify for Cultivation Technician II role
- Maintain good discipline and attendance standards
- Effective communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
- Works well in team environment
- Attention to detail
- Punctual
- Cultivation experience preferred
ADDITIONAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must be a minimum of 21 years of age (or a minimum of 18 years of age in CT, PA and WV)
- Must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to handle organic matter daily, able to wear PPE as appropriate (eye, face, hand, arm, head, foot, body, fall protection), and able to be exposed to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions while wearing PPE (95 degrees or greater)
- Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 lbs to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet, with or without mechanical assistance
- Must be able to work seated/standing as appropriate at workstations for extended periods, maintain body equilibrium while climbing ladders, stairways, stooping, kneeling, crouching, repetitive movement, and reaching, and use hands/fingers to hold, grasp, turn, pick, pinch frequently/constantly to complete tasks.
- At times, the entire shift may be spent standing.
- Requires repetitive hand, wrist, finger and elbow movement.
- Must have visual acuity with/without job aids to perform activities such as reading, viewing a computer terminal, and visual inspection involving small parts/details. Clarity of vision at 20 ft or more in day and night/dark conditions
- Must be able to speak and communicate verbally at conversation levels with co-workers, vendors, etc. (Moderate noise)
Please apply directly through our official careers site or authorized recruitment channels. Using third-party application services may create issues with your applicant profile and lead to processing delays.
Salary will be commensurate with experience. A comprehensive benefits package including paid time off is offered with this position.
Trulieve provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Join Trulieve – Where Passion Meets Purpose
If you're interested in being part of one of the nation's fastest-growing industries, Trulieve may be the perfect place for you. We are proud to be recognized on TIME's America's Best Companies 2026 List, an honor awarded to top-performing U.S. organizations based on employee satisfaction, financial strength, and sustainability transparency. Trulieve was one of only two cannabis companies to receive this distinction.
If you have passion for helping others and want to make a meaningful impact through your work, this may be the role for you. At Trulieve, we strive to bring our patients the relief they need in products they can trust. Our plants are hand-grown in carefully controlled environments designed to minimize unwanted chemicals and pests, keeping the cultivation process as natural as possible every step of the way. To learn more about Trulieve and our mission, please visit www.trulieve.com
Requisition ID: 22048
Remote Work Available: No
Job Title: Cultivation Technician II
Department: Cultivation
Reports to: Cultivation Site Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
JOB SUMMARY
The Cultivation Technician II provides manual labor to support the operations within the Cultivation department, while abiding by laws, rules, policies, procedures, and operational guidelines. The Cultivation Technician II position will primarily support the Mom and Vegetative departments with day-to-day plant production tasks and sanitation responsibilities. In addition, as determined by business need, Cultivation Technician II team members may be flexed to provide support in flower and propagation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Physical, repetitive agricultural work, follow directions and take instructions from supervisors
- Repetitive climbing on a ladder or working on an elevated platform
- Culling plants
- Pruning, topping, and defoliation
- Low-stress training and tucking of plants
- Irrigating plants utilizing various methods
- Identifying and disposing of Green Waste
- Cleaning and sanitation as directed by leadership
- Pruning and defoliating
- Proper Use of PPE in accordance with company guidelines
- Sweep, mop, vacuum, and bag any excess plant material leaving the grow room clean once plant maintenance is completed
- Assist in training Cultivation Technician I team members
- Clean, sanitize, and store all grow room tools and equipment upon use
- Perform various manual cross-department job duties as needed
- Secondary but essential job functions
- All other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be proficient and achieve goals in all Cultivation Technician I skill assessments
- Must be active in the Cultivation Technician I role for minimum of 9 months to qualify for Cultivation Technician II role
- Maintain good discipline and attendance standards
- Effective communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
- Works well in team environment
- Attention to detail
- Punctual
- Cultivation experience preferred
ADDITIONAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must be a minimum of 21 years of age (or a minimum of 18 years of age in CT, PA and WV)
- Must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to handle organic matter daily, able to wear PPE as appropriate (eye, face, hand, arm, head, foot, body, fall protection), and able to be exposed to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions while wearing PPE (95 degrees or greater)
- Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 lbs to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet, with or without mechanical assistance
- Must be able to work seated/standing as appropriate at workstations for extended periods, maintain body equilibrium while climbing ladders, stairways, stooping, kneeling, crouching, repetitive movement, and reaching, and use hands/fingers to hold, grasp, turn, pick, pinch frequently/constantly to complete tasks.
- At times, the entire shift may be spent standing.
- Requires repetitive hand, wrist, finger and elbow movement.
- Must have visual acuity with/without job aids to perform activities such as reading, viewing a computer terminal, and visual inspection involving small parts/details. Clarity of vision at 20 ft or more in day and night/dark conditions
- Must be able to speak and communicate verbally at conversation levels with co-workers, vendors, etc. (Moderate noise)
Please apply directly through our official careers site or authorized recruitment channels. Using third-party application services may create issues with your applicant profile and lead to processing delays.
Salary will be commensurate with experience. A comprehensive benefits package including paid time off is offered with this position.
Trulieve provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of cultivation jobs.
- Five or more years of large-scale cannabis or controlled-environment cultivation experience
- Demonstrated expertise with integrated pest management programs and regulatory compliance
- Proficiency with cultivation tracking software and state seed-to-sale systems
- Bachelor's degree in horticulture, plant science, agronomy, or a closely related field
- Active state pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain one upon hire
- Experience managing and training cultivation teams of ten or more employees
Tips for Your Director of Cultivation Job Search
Quantify canopy scale on your resume
Hiring managers want numbers: total canopy square footage you managed, number of cultivation cycles completed per year, and plant counts. Vague phrases like 'managed a large grow' won't move you past an initial screen the way specific figures do.
List every compliance certification you hold
State-specific cannabis compliance training, pesticide applicator licenses, and food-safety certifications like GAP vary by market. List each one with the issuing state or body, because a certificate valid in Colorado may not satisfy a Michigan employer's requirements.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of cultivation openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your cultivation method
Filter openings by the cultivation method you know best, whether that is coco-coir, rockwool, living soil, or automated hydro. Employers who specify a system want proven experience with it, so a targeted application carries far more weight than a general one.
Prepare a cultivation data portfolio before interviews
Compile yield-per-light, terpene-profile results, and pest-incident reports from past grows. Interviewers at licensed operators will ask for proof of outcomes, and showing documented data from your own harvests sets you apart from candidates who can only describe processes verbally.
Negotiate start date around harvest cycles
If you're wrapping up a harvest at your current employer, name that timeline upfront during the offer stage. Cannabis operators understand cycle dependencies, and proposing a start date tied to a clean handoff signals operational maturity rather than a lack of urgency.
Director of Cultivation Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of cultivations?
The most active employers for director of cultivations right now are Trulieve, Vireo Health, and Parallel, and the most openings are in Florida, Michigan, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Multi-state operators and vertically integrated licensed producers tend to post the highest volume of these roles.
How many director of cultivation jobs are remote?
About 13% of director of cultivation openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most grow operations. The sub-areas most compatible with remote or hybrid arrangements include cultivation data analysis, standard operating procedure development, and multi-site oversight roles where a VP or COO is based off-site.
How do you become a director of cultivation?
Start by building hands-on grow experience as a cultivation technician or lead grower, then move into a head grower or assistant director role where you manage staff and full crop cycles. Pursue a degree or coursework in horticulture or plant science, earn your state pesticide applicator license, and document yield and quality outcomes across multiple strains and cultivation methods to build a results-based portfolio employers can evaluate.
Can you get hired as a director of cultivation without direct management experience?
It is difficult to land a director of cultivation role without some leadership experience, but operators at smaller single-site facilities sometimes promote exceptional head growers who can demonstrate they have trained staff, written SOPs, and managed a full operation end to end. Framing your application around measurable outcomes you drove independently, rather than titles you held, helps close the gap when formal management history is limited.
What does the director of cultivation interview process look like?
Most operators run two to four rounds, starting with a phone or video screen focused on your cultivation background and compliance knowledge. A subsequent round typically involves a facility walkthrough where you assess the current grow setup and discuss operational improvements. Final rounds often include a presentation of a cultivation improvement plan or a case study on diagnosing a crop health problem, followed by a conversation with the executive team about business goals.
Where can I find and apply to director of cultivation jobs?
You can find and apply to director of cultivation jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and cultivation background, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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