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: $15.25/hr

Location: Mt. Dora, FL

Job Type: Full Time | Non-Exempt

Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:40 pm

Who You Are

You're excited to work with plants and contribute to a high-performing cultivation team. You enjoy hands-on work, take pride in maintaining quality standards, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You are dependable, detail-oriented, and willing to support both Flower and Harvest operations as business needs require.

What You'll Do

As a Cultivation Associate at Curaleaf, you'll primarily support the Flower department by helping maintain healthy, high-quality plants throughout the flowering stage of cultivation.

Flower (Primary Responsibilities):

Perform plant maintenance activities including pruning, defoliation, staking, transplanting, and feeding
Monitor plant health and identify potential issues related to pests, disease, or environmental conditions
Support irrigation, nutrient delivery, and environmental management processes
Maintain cultivation records and follow inventory tracking procedures
Help maximize plant quality, consistency, and yield through attention to detail and adherence to cultivation standards

Harvest Support (As Needed):

Assist with harvesting plants during large harvest events
Cut, hang, rack, and prepare plants for drying and curing
Weigh, label, and record inventory in compliance with state regulations
Support post-harvest processing while maintaining quality standards

Additional Responsibilities:

Maintain clean, organized, and sanitized workspaces and equipment
Follow all compliance, safety, and security procedures
Support team needs and production goals during high-demand periods

What You'll Bring:

An interest in working with plants in a hands-on cultivation environment
Experience in agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, greenhouse operations, or gardening is a plus
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
A team-oriented mindset and willingness to support cultivation and harvest operations as needed
Reliability and the ability to follow established processes and production schedules
Comfort with repetitive tasks and physically active work
Basic math and measurement skills, including the ability to use a scale
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Even Better If:

You bring knowledge of growing technologies such as lighting, irrigation, soil, and nutrients, along with hands-on experience in landscaping, horticulture, or agriculture
You understand different cannabis strains and their unique growing needs

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 necessary

Environmental Conditions

Exposure to environments with high humidity, varying temperatures, and strong odors (such as cannabis)
Exposure to soil, water, fertilizer, dust, pollen and plant pathogens
Exposure to cleaning solvents, such as high volumes of isopropyl alcohol
Exposure to loud noises, including but not limited to air compressors, packaging equipment, and alarms