Assistant Head Grower — Lead Cannabis Cultivation & Ops

Green Thumb Industries (GTI); Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Thumb Industries (GTI) is seeking an Assistant Head Grower to lead the grow team, provide big-picture direction, and uphold GTI’s safety standards while nurturing plant life.

You will partner with the Head Grower to execute grow operations, manage staff, ensure QA and licensing compliance, and maintain precise data entry. This role also requires on-call readiness for emergencies in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in horticulture or related field is preferred.
• Several years in production agriculture with a focus on cultivation.
• Experience overseeing production environments and equipment handling.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Head Grower to execute grow operations and projects.
• Direct work of Grow Team and ensure performance above GTI expectations.
• Supervise staff: hiring, discipline, advancement, and training pathways.
• Direct grow schedules, personnel, and QA practices to meet standards.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal licensing requirements.
• Accurate data entry in inventory tracking systems and on-call readiness.

Skills

Leadership & team mgmt

Communication

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Self-motivation

Education

Associates Degree in Horticulture or related field

5+ years in production agriculture

Tools

Inventory tracking systems

Cannabis cultivation equipment handling

Job description

Green Thumb Industries (GTI) is seeking an Assistant Head Grower to lead the grow team, provide big-picture direction, and uphold GTI’s safety standards while nurturing plant life.

You will partner with the Head Grower to execute grow operations, manage staff, ensure QA and licensing compliance, and maintain precise data entry. This role also requires on-call readiness for emergencies in a fast-paced environment.