Editors Note: This week Leafly is publishingCannabis Jobs Count a four-part series on jobs in the legal cannabis economy. The series concludes today with a look at the wide variety of positions available in legal states around the country. As Leafly recently reported Americas legal cannabis economy now supports more than 122000 full-time jobs in 29 states and Washington D.C. If you dont have one how do you get one? I put the question to Karson Humiston founder of VangstTalent Networkthe worlds largest staffing and recruiting agency focused specifically on the cannabis industry. Her answer: Educate yourself and get out there and meet people. Start today. You want to be up to date on whats happening in the industry Humiston said in a phone interview from her companys Denver headquarters. But its just as important to get out there and talk to people in the industry at networking events. Go to an NCIA [National Cannabis Industry Association] event. Attend a Women Grow meetup. Go to a conference or trade show. Put yourself out there as an explorer. To that end Vangst is hosting a Career Summit on Thursday Jan. 19 at Denvers City Hall. (Leaflyis a presenting partner.) More information about that here. You can network your way into a job sign up with a recruiter like Vangst or start your own company. Think of Humiston herself as an example. Four years ago she was a college student in upstate New York. As an undergraduate she founded and then sold her own student travel company. Coming out of that business I had a large network of students and recent grads looking for jobs she recalled. So I started going to different trade shows. I went to a cannabis trade show in Colorado and asked companies there if they were interested in hiring recent graduates. I got a really positive response so I moved to Denver and created Vangst. Best practices: Do your research and start talking to people in the industry at career fairs and conferences. (Photo: Vangst Talent Network) Two years later Humiston oversees a team of 16 full-time recruiters who specialize in different fields. Some focus on sales positions others have deep experience in the commercial horticulture field she said. That initial focus on student hiring quickly expanded to experienced professionals and c-suite talent searches. Those searches often take them outside the cannabis industry. Today we work with cannabis industry employers interested in recruiting from other industries Humiston said. Theyre interested in pharmaceutical sales representatives or in horticulturalists from large commercial tulip operations. They want top talent from a lot of different industries. The old stigmas are fading but it still has to be said: Personal experience with cannabis is almost never a factor in hiring or job performance. There are some positions like budtending or product sourcing that require intimate and expert knowledge of the product. But a company seeking a lawyer wants a top-level attorney not a cannabis connoisseur with a law degree. The other thing that people tend to forget Humiston said are all those jobs that dont immediately come to mind when you think of the cannabis industry. If youre running a company with hundreds ofemployees you need an experienced HR director she said. Im looking at the wall of positions on my office and 40 percent of the positions are specific to the cannabis industry. The other 60 percent are jobs that also exist in every other industry: executive assistants human resources specialists retail operations directors bookkeepers and staff accountants. And those opportunities change daily. This week weve got companies looking for candidates ranging from entry-level budtenders to a vice-president of sales Humiston said. So whats out there? What do these jobs pay? Do any come with benefits? We skimmed the job boardsVangst Zipcrecruiter Monster 420Careersover the past month and culled a few positions below that will give you a sense of all the Help Wanted signs currently posted. The cannabis industry is booming and its not limited to Colorado Washington and California. We found good jobs in Ohio Massachusetts Arizona Pennsylvania and Michigan. Jobs include budtender chemist retail sales manager attorney master grower farmhand delivery driver lighting designer state enforcement officer and yes professional joint roller. Wherever cannabis is legal jobs are available. Experienced? Budtenders and growers need to know the product. But many other job applicants dont. (Haven Daley/AP) Ohio: Medical Marijuana Master Grower$80000 to $90000 salaryBenefits:Vision Medical DentalThis permanent requires relocation to the Youngstown Ohio area.We are seeking a master grower for a 20000 square foot state of the art medical marijuana cultivation facility in Northeastern Ohio. The ideal candidate will hold a masters degree in horticulture or agriculture and have significant experience managing a commercial marijuana production facility. California: Retail Manager$50000salaryBenefits: Vision Medical DentalOur client is a fast-growing San-Francisco-based medical cannabis brand with two existing licensed dispensaries in operation and several others planned in the Bay Area and across California. The company is seeking an accomplished service-centric and detail-oriented general manager to lead its retail outlets. Oregon: Fertilizer amp; Soil Sales Marketing$40000 to $60000 salaryBenefits: TBDWest Coast Horticulture is a fertilizer and soil product manufacturer serving the legal cannabis market. We have a full line of organic as well as conventional fertilizer and soil products. Were looking for a motivated talented person to head up our sales and marketing needs. Youll be responsible for researching large commercial grow projects visiting stores identifyingand calling new potential stores plan and attend trade shows and events and handle social media. Massachusetts: Business AnalystCompensation:Depends on ExperienceBenefits:Medical DentalPalliaTech Inc. is a fully-funded multi-state medical marijuana biotech firm poised for explosive growth. The company based in Wakefield Mass. is seeking a business analyst to join its rapidly growing team. The analyst will be responsible for supporting the CEO COO and CFO of a growing company operating in a complex highly regulated industry. The analyst will be responsible for preparing industry and business analyses staying apprised and communicating on industry news and events and other analyses that support PalliaTechs ability to make informed decisions in the context of the current and future cannabis markets. Colorado: Lighting Systems DesignerCompensation: Depends on ExperienceBenefits:Vision Medical DentalUrban-Gro provides product solutions for the commercial cannabis cultivator. We provide commercial grade LED and HPS grow light systems integrated pest management automated fertilization / irrigation solutions and a complete line of water treatment solutions. With over 30 employees Urban-Gro provides lighting and cultivation technology products to the legal cannabis industry across the United States. We are looking for the right individual to fill the role of lighting systems designer. Washington State: Farming AssociateCompensation: Hourly rate TBDBenefits: TBDManna Production is looking for a full time entry level farmingassociate. We are a small Tier One I-502 pot farm located in Wenatchee Wash. We are looking for an energetic self-driven ambitious person. Experience is not necessary but preferred. Applicants need reliable transportation (preferred 4 wheel drive) as we are on top of a mountain constantly covered in snow. Arizona: Dispensary Manager$20000 to $40000 salaryBenefits: TBDBotanica is a purveyor of premium cannabis based in Tucson Ariz. We are trying to revolutionize the way dispensaries are portrayed and want to make the process appealing both to customers who have never considered using medical marijuana as well as cannabis connoisseurs. The dispensary manager provides direct staff supervision and oversight of the dispensarys day-to-day operations. Strong business and logic skills are a must as a large component of the job is data analysis. This is a full-time position with weekend work required. Schedules are comprised of four 11-12 hour days with three days off each week. California: Laboratory ChemistCompensation: TBDBenefits:TBDBAS Research Center is Californias first licensed medical cannabis manufacturing and research group dedicated to developing breakthrough pharmaceutical grade marijuana products. BAS provides a variety of services to clients including extraction and contract processing private label manufacturing packaging and labeling. Were seeking a full time laboratory chemist who will conduct analytic tests on-site in a new state-of-the-art laboratory; provide QA and QC functions to evaluate product quality and to meet or exceed any state requirements for testing; and develop analytical techniques and new methods. Pennsylvania: Operations ManagerCompensation: TBDBenefits:TBDPharmaCannis is seeking a full time medical cannabis operations manager with strong management and production experience preferably in the pharmaceutical food beverage or cannabis industries to start up and manage our Philadelphia operations. This facility will cultivate cannabis and produce high quality medical cannabis products that patients can utilize via a number of different administration methods.The Operations Manager will lead and drive all aspects of the companys cannabis processingfacility. Colorado: Professional Joint RollerCompensation: $20000 to $40000 salaryBenefits: Store discounts profit sharing sick days health insuranceNow accepting resumes for full time packaging technician budtender and joint roller. We are looking for someone responsible motivated kind and quick. You must have an employment badge reliable transportation and you must get along well with others. Your work day will include pre-weigh packaging and joint rolling. Oregon: Analytical Chemist / Production Manager$80000 to $100000 salaryBenefits: Vision Medical DentalWe are seeking an analytical chemist to manage and operate a testing and production faculty for marijuana derived extracts tincture and other associated products in Oregon. Duties include management of the extraction facility and its staff to Pamp; L level; responsibility for the preparation and execution of extraction and processing of product in accordance with the state and local standards; ensuring consistency and efficacy of product through quality control testing and procedures. Must have BS or greater in analytical chemistry; Oregon residency for the last two years; at least four years of analytical chemistry experience. Massachusetts: Cultivation Products Regional Sales ManagerCompensation: TBDBenefits: TBDUrban-Gro cultivation products provide solutions for the commercial cannabis cultivator. We provide commercial grade LED and HPS grow light systems integrated pest management automated fertilization / irrigation systems and a complete line of water treatment solutions. With over 30 employees Urban-Gro provides lighting and cultivation technology products to the legal cannabis industry across the United States. We are hiring a sales manager for our Eastern Region. This position can be based in New England or the Tri-State Area. California: Brand Ambassador$16 per hourBenefits:None at this timeHours: 20-30 hours per week may include evenings and weekends.KIVA Confections is an Oakland-basedleading producer of artisanal cannabis infused chocolate confectionary products in the United States and is one of the most recognized and preferred brands in the burgeoning medical marijuana and adult use cannabis industry. We are looking for a brand ambassador to join our company for an in-market promotional activation and sales role. This position is primarily responsible for engaging with and informing consumers while leaving them with a favorable impression of the KIVA brand and product portfolio. If you enjoy consumer products and are familiar with the newly emerging and legal cannabis industry can educate consumers on our family of products then we want to speak with you! Washington State: Liquor amp; Cannabis Enforcement Officer$ 50000 to $60000 salaryBenefits:State employee benefit packageThe Washington State LiquorandCannabis Boards Enforcement and Education division is accepting applications forLCBEnforcement Officer 1s (LEO1) In-Training. These positions begin as entry level LCB Enforcement Officer 1 and mustsuccessfully complete the 720 hour Basic Law Enforcement training and the FieldTraining Officer program. Upon completion of the programs LEO1s will be promoted tothe LCB Enforcement Officer 2 (LEO2) level.LCB Enforcement Officers inspect premises investigate complaints and conduct compliance checks. At times they may take administrative and criminal action against licensees employees and the public who violate state liquor tobacco and cannabislaws. Based in Olympia Wash. California: Software Developer$ 85000 salaryBenefits:Vision Medical DentalWe are a software department in a Culver City Calif. business management company that just happens to specialize in cannabis. Our primary responsibility day in and day out is to write great software. Primary responsibilities include: Developing new front-end and back-end functionality using Python Javascript HTML and/or CSS. Massachusetts: Director of Retail Operations$ 70000 salary plus commissionBenefits:Vision Medical DentalWe are a Boston-based patient-first non-profit healthcare organization dedicated to providing the highest-quality medical cannabis products and services in a safe secure and professionally managed environment. Were recruiting a director of retail operations to join our team and provide the leadership oversight management and vision necessary for their organization to reach and surpass our goals. The retail operations director will maintain control of diverse business operations including cultivation production and retail. Michigan: Associate Cannabis AttorneyCompensation:Depends on ExperienceBenefits:TBDPollicella amp; Associates and Cannabis Attorneys of Michigan are actively seeking exceptional individuals for the following position: Associate Attorney with 13 years experience in business transactions real estate and/or regulatory law for our Livingston County office. This is an opportunity to excel with the top canna-business law firm in Michigan. California: Food Production Facility Manager$60000 to $100000salaryBenefits:Vision Medical Life DentalCome join our quickly growing team of over 40 employees in Oakland Calif. Were looking for a senior production manager to lead the large kitchen staff in our high volume cannabis edibles facility. Must have at least 5 years of experience in high volume wholesale bakery/kitchen management and/or in a wholesale food production facility management. You will be in charge of 20 employees. Basic knowledge of cannabis edibles a plus. Oregon: Sales / Marketing / Social Media Manager$20000 to $40000 salaryBenefits: TBDWe are a medical and recreational grow facility in search of a sales and marketing professional with experience in the cannabis industry. We offer a very aggressive compensation package as well as bonus. Social media i.e FB Twitter Instagram etc is a plus as well as website management. California: Delivery Driver$200 daily($52000 / year)Benefits:Vision Medical DentalOakland Calif. edibles company seeks a full time long-distance delivery driver. You will maintain a tight schedule while making multiple stops around the state reconcilinginvoice amounts and counting payments. Oregon: Cannabis Trim SourcerCompensation:Depends on ExperienceBenefits: Vision Medical DentalWe are looking for a passionate and professional individual to fill the role of Expert Cannabis Trim Sourcer. This individual will be sourcing cannabis trim throughout Oregon in large quantities for our rapidly expanding Portland-based company with a state of the art extraction facility. This individual must be extremely well connected in the cannabis community with expert knowledge of levels of cannabis quality (A B C and crap). Must be able to negotiate interpret test results be motivated trustworthy have strong social skills and be a team player. California: Budtender$ 15.00 to $ 18.00 per hourBenefits: TBDWe are a leading medical marijuana dispensary in San Jose Calif. seeking exceptional customer-service representatives for full-time positions.The ideal candidate will be sharp upbeat disciplined honest detail-oriented and have a strong work ethic. He or she must have genuine customer-service skills and be able to communicate effectively and strictly follow company procedures.Your duties will vary and may include welcoming members; processing and verifying new-member applications; educating and counseling members about the various types of products offered; processing payments and documenting transactions; setting up and closing shifts; trimming flowers; and light cleaning / maintenance.College experience and knowledge of POS software preferred but not required. Background checks with the San Jose Police Department are a condition of employment. Bruce Barcott Bruce is Leaflys deputy editor. He is a Guggenheim Fellow and author of Weed the People: The Future of Legal Marijuana in America. The post How to Find a Job in the Cannabis Industry appeared first on Leafly. by Bruce Barcott at Leafly