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Can I apply for medical marijuana jobs with a felony on my record?

Generally, you cannot, most states require a clean background. Some states, like CA, allow it if older than 10 years. Other states, like OH, allow only certain felonies. Some states, like PA, don’t allow anything more than a summary offense. We suggest you check your specific state laws for more details about what is allowed […]

How can I get a job in the cannabis industry?

We recommend attending training to add to your resume to get noticed – each job openings gets about 100 resumes, so having your resume stand out is important. Our dispensary training also helps you get your resume ready for the cannabis industry as well, which has helped students of ours get jobs in cultivation and […]

Do I need to have a medical marijuana card to apply for medical marijuana jobs?

No, you do not need to be a medical marijuana patient to work in the cannabis industry. In most states you have to be over 21 with a clean background, some states allow those over 18 and also allow certain felonies. Check your state’s cannabis program website for specifics.

How old do you have to be to work at a dispensary?

This depends on the state, the majority of states required you to be over 21, however there are some states that allow 19 or even a 18 year old to work in a cannabis dispensary. However, it is very difficult to obtain the job under the age of 21 in these states.

What is a Budtender?

A budtender is the retail associate that works behind the counter of a cannabis dispensary. The Budtender needs to be a cannabis product specialist as many consumers and patients will look to them of advice on which cannabis products to purchase.

What states or jobs do you recruit for?

HempStaff recruits in all legal hemp and cannabis states, plus Puerto Rico and Canada. HempStaff specializes in staffing entire companies upon launch and finding high level employees with cannabis experience in new markets, which often involves relocation from another state. Currently, we recruit for all positions in the cannabis and hemp industry.

What services does HempStaff offer?

At HempStaff we offer many different services: 1) Recruiting/Headhunting for Hemp, Medical Marijuana and Recreational Marijuana businesses. 2) Dispensary Agent Training, to train entry level employees how to properly help patients/customers in a dispensary. 3) Cannabis Resume Review, we offer a Cannabis Resume Template, Tips and Reviews