Lead Cultivation Associate - Harvest - 1st Shift

As a Lead Cultivation Associate at Curaleaf, your primary responsibilities include leading a team of Cultivation Associates through daily cultivation tasks, ensuring compliance with safety and integrity standards, and overseeing mother plant care and cloning operations. You will maintain optimal growing conditions through regular audits and problem-solving, and ensure effective communication among team members. Your role is essential in keeping productivity high while making meaningful contributions to enhance our growing processes.

To apply for the Lead Cultivation Associate position at Curaleaf, you will need at least one year of experience in a commercial cannabis, agricultural, or landscaping setting, complemented by a high school diploma or GED. Effective communication skills, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic are also pivotal to success in this role. Preferred qualifications include previous leadership experience, which will help you manage and inspire your team effectively.

At Curaleaf, the work schedule for a Lead Cultivation Associate is full-time and consists of Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This structured schedule allows you to balance work responsibilities while enjoying time outside the workplace, allowing for an engaging work-life balance in the thriving cannabis industry.

Curaleaf is committed to fostering talent and promoting professional growth for Lead Cultivation Associates through training programs, mentoring, and hands-on experience in various cultivation operations. By engaging with our continuous improvement initiatives, you will have opportunities to refine your skills, take on new responsibilities, and advance your career within our dynamic organization. We value our team members and provide paths for upward mobility within a fast-growing industry.

As a Lead Cultivation Associate at Curaleaf, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay starting at $21.50 per hour, health, dental, and vision coverage, generous PTO, and a 401(K) retirement plan. Additionally, you will enjoy perks such as product discounts and opportunities for community involvement, aligning with our commitment to corporate social responsibility.

When responding to this question, explain your hands-on experience in cannabis cultivation environments, detailing specific tasks you have completed and any relevant roles you've held. Highlight your familiarity with the growing process, including planting, monitoring, and harvesting, and emphasize the balance of adhering to regulatory compliance and maintaining product quality.

Addressing this question involves discussing established safety protocols you follow, highlighting your awareness of regulatory requirements, and demonstrating how you communicate these guidelines to your team. Providing examples of previous experiences where you maintained compliance while handling plants or chemicals will strengthen your answer.

Create a thoughtful response by discussing different techniques you employ to inspire your team. This might include regular check-ins, setting clear expectations, encouraging feedback, and recognizing individual contributions. Share specific examples where you led a team in a previous role and saw improvements in productivity as a result.

Demonstrate your conflict resolution skills by outlining a structured approach to addressing conflicts. Discuss the importance of open communication, active listening, and finding common ground while ensuring that all team members feel valued and heard. Use an anecdote to illustrate how you successfully navigated a team conflict in the past.

Sharing your experience with inventory control is vital to answering this question. Discuss the systems or processes you have implemented or supported in tracking plant health, handling waste and supplies, and managing compliance with seed-to-sale systems. Mention your attention to detail and proactive measures taken to ensure accurate tracking.

In your response, emphasize the significance of ongoing training and development as you discuss how you've previously led training sessions or collaborated with team members to enhance their skills. Share specific techniques you use, such as hands-on demonstrations, documentation, mentorship, or utilizing SOPs to support your team's learning.

Highlight the vital nature of teamwork in cultivating quality products by discussing the importance of collaboration and communication within your teams. Mention examples where working together led to improved results, effective problem-solving, or meeting tight deadlines, emphasizing the collective goal of high-quality product delivery.

Share a detailed anecdote about a specific pest or environment issue you faced in a cultivation setting, explaining your approach in identifying the problem, the options considered for resolution, and the action taken. Point out the importance of both immediate action and long-term preventive measures.

Indicate your commitment to professional growth by discussing the resources you use to stay informed, such as attending industry seminars, participating in professional organizations, following relevant journals, or engaging with online forums. Mention how you incorporate this knowledge into your work practices to improve team operations.

This is your chance to share your passion. Discuss what drew you to this industry, whether it’s the growing acceptance of cannabis, the science behind cultivation, or the meaningful impact it can have on communities. Personalize your response by tying it back to Curaleaf's mission and values.