Lead Cultivation Associate

Curaleaf•Litchfield, IL

3h•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

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 at Curaleaf 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. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.

Requirements

At least 1 year of hands-on experience in a commercial cannabis, agricultural, or landscaping setting
You’re confident managing daily priorities, pacing work, and keeping teams on schedule while communicating clearly under pressure
You have strong attention to detail and a consistent approach to quality, documentation, and compliance
You’re comfortable with production trackers, inventory systems, and basic computer tools, and confident with measurements and scales
You’re reliable, accountable, and take ownership of your work and your team’s performance
You have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience leading or guiding a team in a commercial cannabis, agricultural, or landscaping environment
You bring previous knowledge of growing technologies including lighting, irrigation, nutrients, HVAC, or CO₂ systems
You’ve supported sanitation programs, bio-security protocols, or 5S initiatives
You understand different cannabis strains and their unique vegetative growth needs

Responsibilities

Lead and pace Cultivation Associates through daily tasks including watering, feeding, transplanting, pruning, defoliation, cleaning, and basic equipment maintenance
Support cloning, sanitation, room prep, and flower room operations while maintaining plant health across growth stages
Monitor grow rooms daily, auditing environmental and irrigation systems and escalating issues outside of tolerance
Perform pest inspections and mitigation while safely applying sanitizers, foliar treatments, and preventative sprays in line with SOPs
Maintain plant structure and canopy health to support airflow and light penetration, and assist with harvest and post-harvest activities
Measure, label, track, and dispose of plant material and waste in compliance with regulations while using trackers and metrics to monitor planned vs. actual output
Training, coaching, and guiding team members on SOPs, safety practices, and cultivation standards
Support continuous improvement, sanitation, biosecurity, and safety initiatives while communicating priorities and updates to keep the team aligned