Job Description
We are a leading staffing company seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our team as a Director of Cultivation. This role is pivotal in managing and optimizing all aspects of cultivation operations within a dynamic and fast-growing environment. The ideal candidate will bring strategic leadership, a deep understanding of cultivation techniques, and a passion for driving excellence in plant growth and production.
Requirements / Responsibilities
- Oversee and direct all cultivation activities to ensure optimal plant health and yield.
- Develop and implement cultivation strategies and standard operating procedures.
- Manage a team of cultivation staff, providing training, guidance, and performance oversight.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including compliance, extraction, and quality assurance.
- Monitor environmental controls, nutrient delivery, and pest management programs.
- Analyze cultivation data to inform decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory guidelines and company policies.
- Manage budgets and resources efficiently to maximize production output and profitability.
Qualifications
- Proven leadership experience in cultivation management, preferably in the cannabis or horticulture industry.
- Strong knowledge of plant biology, growth cycles, and cultivation technologies.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Botany, or a related field preferred.
- Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements for cultivation operations.
Job Details / Duties
- Oversee daily cultivation operations including lighting, irrigation, feeding schedules, and environmental controls.
- Lead and mentor a team to achieve production targets and maintain high-quality standards.
- Conduct regular inspections and adjust cultivation techniques to optimize plant health.
- Coordinate planting, cloning, harvesting, drying, and curing processes.
- Evaluate and implement new cultivation products and technologies.
- Maintain detailed records and reports on plant performance and operational metrics.
- Liaise with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of necessary cultivation supplies.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Supportive and innovative work environment.
- Paid time off and holiday leave.
- Access to cutting-edge cultivation technology and resources.
Shifts
This position operates on a day shift schedule, Monday through Friday. Work hours are from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM, providing a consistent daytime work routine.
About Vangst:
Vangst is the cannabis industry's hiring platform. Vangst helps cannabis companies find the talent they need to grow their business. From on-demand gig workers to trained & credential full-time employees, Vangst has built the industry's go-to talent marketplace for all cannabis hiring. Vangst is proud to work with 1,200+ of the cannabis industry's leading businesses.
Since raising their seed round in 2018, Vangst has become one of the fastest-growing companies in the cannabis industry and was recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies.
Today, over 300,000 people have full-time jobs in the cannabis industry and this number is expected to triple over the next five years. Vangst is on a mission to fill every job in the cannabis industry.
Vangst's headquarters is in Denver, CO. Vangst is a Series B company backed by Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Level One Fund, Snoop Dogg's Casa Verde Capital, and others.
Vangst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment 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, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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