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.
Title: Cultivation Associate
Pay Rate: $16.00/hr
Location: Holbrook, AZ
Job Type: Full Time | Non-Exempt
Multiple Shifts/Departments Available:
Flower: Monday-Thursday | 6:00am - 4:30pm
Harvest: Monday-Thursday | 6:00am - 4:30pm
Understanding the Departments:
Flower: This is the main grow stage, where plants mature and produce buds. You’ll focus on plant health, pruning, and maximizing quality and yield.
Harvest: This is the final stage of the process. You’ll cut, trim, and prepare plants for drying and packaging, ensuring everything meets quality standards.
Who You Are:
You’re excited to build a well-rounded skill set in cannabis cultivation and are open to working in different stages of the plant lifecycle. Whether supporting early plant development in the Nursery, maintaining plant health in Flower, or assisting with Harvest and post-cut processes, you bring curiosity, reliability, and a team-first mindset. You’re comfortable with hands-on work and eager to learn the specific processes that drive quality at each stage of cultivation.
What You’ll Do:
As a Cultivation Associate at Curaleaf, you’ll support one or more stages of the cultivation process based on business needs and team placement. Your responsibilities will vary slightly depending on your assigned department:
Flower (Main Grow Stage):
Perform plant maintenance such as pruning, defoliation, staking, and feeding
Monitor environmental conditions and adjust as needed to optimize growth
Inspect plants for health, pests, and disease
Support overall plant development to maximize yield and quality
Harvest (Final Stage):
Cut down plants and assist with trimming and processing
Hang and rack plants for drying while monitoring environmental conditions
Weigh, label, and record inventory in compliance with state regulations
Prepare product for curing and packaging while maintaining quality standards
Across All Departments:
Maintain clean, organized, and sanitized workspaces
Follow all compliance, safety, and security procedures
Support team needs during high-demand periods
What You’ll Bring:
An interest in working with plants and hands-on environments (gardening or similar experience is a plus)
A team-oriented mindset with the flexibility to support different departments as needed
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Reliability and the ability to follow processes and meet production goals
Comfort with repetitive tasks and/or physically active work depending on department
Basic math and measurement skills, including the ability to use a scale
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Even Better If:
Experience in cultivation, agriculture, landscaping, or horticulture
Familiarity with different cannabis growth stages or strains
Exposure to grow environments, irrigation systems, or climate control systems
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 as…