The cannabis industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in America today, and growth in the industry is expected to continue well beyond the end of the decade. Thousands of cannabis employers are looking for job seekers to fill various lucrative roles, and there is currently a shortage of qualified candidates.
So, if you’re ready to start a new career in cannabis, keep reading to learn how you can land an exciting cannabis job today!
What types of positions are available?
There are many different types of cannabis companies, including dispensaries, delivery services, cultivation enterprises, and more. As such, there are a ton of different jobs available. Some of the jobs on offer include the following:
Budtenders
Budtenders are front-of-house staff who take and fill customer orders. To be a successful budtender, employees should familiarize themselves with the industry and know about the different types of products being sold at the dispensary, including dried-flower marijuana, concentrates such as hashish and shatter, pre-rolls, and edibles.
Good budtenders are able to help clients select products that are suitable to their preferences, answer general questions, and provide customer service to dispensary clientele. This is an exciting entry-level cannabis role, and most people who advance in the industry typically start out as budtenders.
Dispensary Managers
Dispensary managers are responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of cannabis dispensaries. Some of the responsibilities of a dispensary manager include sourcing products, arranging the storefront, overseeing budtenders, organizing shipments and deliveries, maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance, and more. Most dispensary managers start off as budtenders, but some people can land positions without cannabis industry experience as long as they have other retail managerial experience.
Cultivators
Growing marijuana is a skill that requires a good general knowledge of botany and horticulture. That said, there are entry-level positions available for those who are willing to start at the bottom and learn the trade. For people with degrees in horticulture, the master grower position is a very lucrative managerial position that often pays six figures. So, if you have a green thumb, and don’t mind getting your hands dirty, then a career in cannabis horticulture may be a great fit for you.
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Trimmers
Cannabis trimmers are responsible for removing the sticks, stems, and fan leaves from marijuana plants and then preparing the marijuana to be dried and cured. Trimmers often work for cultivation companies. This is an hourly position in most cases but can sometimes be salaried depending on the employer. Getting a job as a trimmer is often the starting point for a career in cannabis horticulture, and many trimmers go on to become growers or even master growers.
How To Find a Cannabis Job
There are a few different options available to people looking to get started with a new career in cannabis. The first option is the old-fashion way. This involves creating a resume and sending it out to cannabis employers. Oftentimes, you can find cannabis jobs posted on job boards. Another option is to contact a cannabis recruitment agency.
Agencies often have connections with numerous employers and can match qualified job seekers with companies in need of staff. Both of these methods can work, but the best way to land a cannabis job is to create a video profile with a cannabis hiring platform.
Cannabis hiring platforms, such as EzHire, allow job seekers to create a profile and then post a video resume. This video lets employers know a bit about you, your experience, and why you would be a great fit for the role.
Sites like this also allow employers to see your physical resume and contact information. If you do a great job with your video and creating your profile, those employers can then easily reach out to you and invite you for an interview.
What To Include On Your Resume
If you have any experience working in the cannabis industry, then you will, of course, want to highlight that on your resume. However, you don’t necessarily need to have cannabis experience for most entry-level positions.
If you have any retail experience, such as working as a cashier, then that can be a valuable asset in a dispensary. Likewise, if you have any experience with gardening and horticulture, then be sure to include that on your resume when applying to cultivation companies.
You’ll also want to mention where you’re located, whether you’re looking for part-time or full-time work, and your availability, as these are all things that can help inform the hiring manager’s recruitment decision.
There is a huge demand for cannabis sector employees, and many of the jobs are fun, rewarding, and high-paying. So, if you think you have what it takes, then be sure to start applying for cannabis jobs today.
Jacob Carlson is the Co-Founder and CEO of EzHireCannabis.com . EzHire Cannabis, is the hiring platform for the cannabis industry, or the “Indeed for Weed” as they’ve been called. EzHire leverages the power of technology to enable internal recruiting, staffing, and employee management to HR teams in the cannabis sounded business they have a focus on diversity and inclusion communities and initiativ
