Agricultural Specialist

About the Role

We are seeking an Agricultural Specialist - Integrated Pest Management to join our team at Parallel, a leading well-being company in the cannabis industry.

Job Summary:

The Agricultural Specialist - Integrated Pest Management will work hands-on to monitor crops and ensure accurate reports of crop health and wellness are relayed to management. This role will also implement IPM strategies designated by the IPM Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Scouting and monitoring of pests, diseases, environmental pressures, beneficial insects, overall trends and generating reports of findings.
• Maintain and monitor traps to provide feedback on pest counts to the IPM manager.
• Coordinating with IPM leads and managers on all mechanical, cultural, biological, and chemical programs; and then execute them.
• Implementing IPM programs and then monitoring efficacy of products used for control measures.
• Plant maintenance as deemed necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Age 21 or over.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Government-Issued Photo ID.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Well organized and a self-starter.
• Must be self-motivated, honest, trustworthy, and always act in a mature and professional manner.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 months related work experience.
• Strong interest in agriculture/horticulture and willing to work in adverse conditions.
• Knowledge of horticultural pests and diseases is a plus, on-the-job training will be provided.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to get respirator fit test certified by a medical professional and perform pesticide application.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs.
• Hand and eye coordination with extreme attention to detail.
• Exposure to greenhouse environments that exceed temperatures of 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Must be able to stand, squat, and kneel for long periods of time in small spaces that can be high in heat, high in humidity, wet, or dry.
• Ability to climb up and down a ladder frequently.
• Exposure to bright light where eye protection is required.
• Exposure to cannabis odor.
• Exposure to water during the duration of the shift is common with growing environments.

What We Offer:

• Employee discount.
• Consistent, reliable benefits; Full medical/vision/dental, 401k with possibility of a company match, access to company-sponsored well-being programs.
• Balance and flexibility; paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work arrangements.
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs.
• Pet Insurance.
• Chance to make a difference; Employee Relief Fund, community volunteerism through our Parallel Cares program.

Compensation: $60,000 - $80,000 per year

About Us:

Parallel is one of the largest privately-held, vertically-integrated, multi-state cannabis operators in the U.S. with active operations in five high-growth cannabis markets. In each market, we are known by distinct retail brand names.