Lead Cultivator - Vangst : Job Details

Job Description

We are a leading staffing agency seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable individual to join our clients team as a Lead Cultivator. This role is ideal for someone passionate about plant cultivation and eager to oversee and optimize the growth of high-quality crops. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing cultivation operations and ensuring the highest standards in plant health and production.

Requirements / Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of plant cultivation from propagation to harvest.
• Develop and implement cultivation plans to maximize yield and quality.
• Monitor plant health and adjust environmental conditions to promote optimal growth.
• Supervise and train cultivation team members, ensuring adherence to protocols.
• Maintain detailed records of cultivation activities, including nutrient schedules and pest management.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth operational flow.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3–5 years cannabis cultivation (minimum 1+ year supervisory/leadership)
• Knowledge: Indoor grow systems, salt-based soilless mediums, integrated pest management, pesticide regulations
• Tech/Systems: Familiarity with METRC, Dosatron systems, TrollMaster (HVAC/lighting control)
• Skills: Strong leadership, communication, proactive problem-solving, basic maintenance/handyman ability a big plus
• Mindset: Passionate about cannabis, hardworking, flexible with longer hours when needed, creative problem-solver
• Familiarity with cultivation software and data tracking.
• Relevant certifications or degrees in horticulture, agriculture, or related fields are preferred.

Job Details / Duties

• Oversee daily cultivation activities and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Adjust lighting, temperature, humidity, and irrigation systems as needed.
• Manage propagation, cloning, transplanting, and harvesting schedules.
• Conduct regular inspections of plants for signs of disease or pests.
• Ensure all cultivation equipment is maintained and functioning properly.
• Collaborate with quality control to meet product specifications.

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 and 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.