Seasonal Cultivator

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Attention: This is a seasonal position that will end around mid-late November. There may be opportunities to stay on Full-Time after harvest.
Company Overview: Nova Farms is a multi-faceted cannabis company dedicated to producing the highest quality flower, concentrate & edible brands available. We believe that cannabis is a right and only the purest cannabis products should be available to all. Nova Farms is committed to sharing the magnificent benefits of cannabis and we strive to cultivate better lives, one plant at a time.
Position Summary: The Seasonal Cultivator will work as part of a team supporting the greenhouse, nursery, and all aspects of cultivation at our outdoor facility. This position reports to the Cultivation Director and is responsible for various tasks related to cultivation, including but not limited to plant care, harvesting, trimming, quality control, and packaging.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in hand-harvesting and gathering plants for cultivation.

• Perform individual leaf-harvesting of plants as directed.

• Follow instructions from the Cultivation Manager and leads.

• Support greenhouse and nursery operations as needed.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of cultivation areas.

• Help with property maintenance as needed.

• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work outdoors for extended hours, performing physical tasks such as standing, bending, and lifting with minimal supervision.

• Motivated and hardworking with a strong attendance record.

• Willingness to work in various roles within cultivation, including Farm Hand, Trimmer, and Laborer tasks.

• Team player with effective communication skills.

• Must be 21 years or older.

• Inventory logging and computer experience is preferred but not required.

Company Values:
At Nova Farms, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that celebrates individuals from all backgrounds. We believe in equal opportunity and strive to create economic opportunities in communities impacted by the war on drugs. Our mission of promoting wellness guides our dedication to inclusivity, community involvement, and fair employment practices. Nova Farms is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits:

• Employee discount

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person 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 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.
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