Cultivation Associate

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/hr Location: Mt. Dora, FL Job Type: Full Time | Non-Exempt Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:40 pm Multiple Departments Available: Nursery: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:40 pm Flower: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:40 pm Harvest: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:40 pm Understanding the Departments: Nursery: This is where plants start their life. You’ll work with young plants (clones), helping them root, grow, and get strong before moving to the next stage. Flower: This is the main grow stage, where plants mature and produce buds. You’ll focus on plant health, pruning, and maximizing quality and yield. Harvest: This is the final stage of the process. You’ll cut, trim, and prepare plants for drying and packaging, ensuring everything meets quality standards. Who You Are: You’re excited to build a well-rounded skill set in cannabis cultivation and are open to working in different stages of the plant lifecycle. Whether supporting early plant development in the Nursery, maintaining plant health in Flower, or assisting with Harvest and post-cut processes, you bring curiosity, reliability, and a team-first mindset. You’re comfortable with hands-on work and eager to learn the specific processes that drive quality at each stage of cultivation. What You’ll Do: As a Cultivation Associate at Curaleaf, you’ll support one or more stages of the cultivation process based on business needs and team placement. Your responsibilities will vary slightly depending on your assigned department: Nursery (Early Plant Development): Cut, propagate, and transplant clones to support early plant growth Monitor moisture, humidity, and temperature to ensure healthy root development Maintain clean and sterile environments to protect young plants Track plant progress and remove any that do not meet quality standards Flower (Main Grow Stage): Perform plant maintenance such as pruning, defoliation, staking, and feeding Monitor environmental conditions and adjust as needed to optimize growth Inspect plants for health, pests, and disease Support overall plant development to maximize yield and quality Harvest (Final Stage): Cut down plants and assist with trimming and processing Hang and rack plants for drying while monitoring environmental conditions Weigh, label, and record inventory in compliance with state regulations Prepare product for curing and packaging while maintaining quality standards Across All Departments: Maintain clean, organized, and sanitized workspaces Follow all compliance, safety, and security procedures Support team needs during high-demand periods What You’ll Bring: An interest in working with plants and hands-on environments (gardening or similar experience is a plus) A team-oriented mindset with the flexibility to support different departments as needed Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality Reliability and the ability to follow processes and meet production goals Comfort with repetitive tasks and/or physically active work depending on department Basic math and measurement skills, including the ability to use a scale High school diploma, GED, or equivalent Even Better If: Experience in cultivation, agriculture, landscaping, or horticulture Familiarity with different cannabis growth stages or strains Exposure to grow environments, irrigation systems, or climate control systems 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 Exposure to CO2 manufacturing procedures at OSHA approved CO2 levels Curaleaf Pay Transparency

$15—$15 USD

What We Offer: Career Growth Opportunities Competitive Pay and Benefits Generous PTO and Parental Leave 401(K) Retirement Plan Life/ Disability Insurance Community Involvement Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts Benefits vary by state, role type, and eligibility. Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: @curaleaf.usa Twitter: @Curaleaf_Inc LinkedIn: Curaleaf LinkedIn Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing, and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company, and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, Grassroots, Find, and Anthem provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. Curaleaf International is powered by a strong presence in all stages of the supply chain. Its unique distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction and production. Home | Curaleaf | Cannabis with Confidence Our Vision: To be the world's leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis. Our Values: Lead and Inspire. Commit to Win. ONE Curaleaf. Driven to Deliver Excellence. Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply. Current Curaleaf employees should apply for open positions through our Internal Job Board, which can be accessed via the link on The Leaf.

• **Please note that U.S. immigration rules and regulations are governed by federal law; not state law. Although Curaleaf operates in states that have legalized and decriminalized marijuana, it is still considered a controlled substance under federal regulations and thus illegal under federal law. For this reason, unless and until federal law changes, Curaleaf is prohibited from offering sponsorship for any non-immigrant or immigrant visas.
• **Please also note that while candidates who are Lawful Permanent Residents (such as those with Green Cards) are eligible for employment with, and are hired by Curaleaf, working for a company engaged in a business that grows and sells a product that is illegal under federal law might compromise the candidate’s immigration status. Before a Lawful Permanent Resident accepts an offer of employment, Curaleaf recommends that the candidate seek the advice of an immigration lawyer.