Director of Cultivation
27 days ago
Manhattan, New York
JOB SUMMARY
Full Time: 7:00 AM -4:00 PM EST
Annual Salary: $88,000-$102,0000
Bonuses are awarded on annual basis.
Salary is best upon knowledge, performance, and productivity. As the Director of Cultivation within a microbusiness structure, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of cannabis cultivation division operations from seed to harvest.
Your primary goal will be to ensure the optimal growth, health, and quality of our cannabis plants while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements in New York. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and implement cultivation strategies to maximize plant health, yield, and potency.
Manage day-to-day cultivation activities, including planting, irrigation, nutrient management, pest control, and harvesting.
Managed day-to-day indoor horticulture operations of a cannabis, including cultivation, irrigation, and pest management.
Lead and mentor cultivation teams, providing training, guidance, and support to ensure high-performance standards.
Implement and maintain quality control measures to ensure consistent product quality and compliance with industry standards.
Collaborate with research and development teams to explore new cultivation techniques, genetics, and technologies.
Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to cultivation, including record-keeping and reporting.
Manage cultivation facility budgets, track expenses, and optimize resource allocation.
Cohesively work with Processing Division for extraction volumes and share data reports.
Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to continuously improve cultivation processes.
Foster a culture of safety, sustainability, and professionalism within the cultivation department. JOB REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in horticulture, agriculture, agronomy, or a related field (master's degree preferred).
Minimum of 5 years of experience in cultivation, with a proven track record of successful crop management.
Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in greenhouse cultivation, including but not limited to planting, harvesting, and post-harvest processing.
Proficient in climate control systems management to optimize environmental conditions for cannabis plant growth and development.
Demonstrated knowledge of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies and techniques to prevent and manage pests and diseases in an indoor setting.
Strong knowledge of horticultural practices, plant biology, and cannabis genetics.
Experience managing cultivation teams and overseeing small-medium scale operations.
Knowledge with cannabis regulations and compliance requirements of New York State only.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Passion for the cannabis industry and a commitment to producing high-quality products.
A capacity to discern and appreciate a superior level of cannabis quality in the product, evaluating it based on visual, aromatic, and tactile attributes. COMPANY OVERVIEW
IG Phillips Global & Associates is a startup vertical integrated cannabis cultivator, processor, and proposed dispensary in New York.
We seek to foster a robust cannabis organization through providing a premium, top notch customer-focused retail experience and producing high quality cannabis products. Our goal is to build an East Coast team that will continue our mission of helping to shape the future of cannabis and bettering our customers' lives with cannabis.
We need an ideal knowledgeable, trustworthy, and strategic candidate that will focus on consistency and meticulously curating the leading organic cannabis products that goes above and beyond to satisfy our customers unique, individual needs. EEO STATEMENT
IG Phillips Global & Associates Inc. and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
