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Experience in medical cannabis industry or other alternative healthcare organizations is highly desirable. Ability to work effectively and in a cohesive team atmosphere with all areas. Must be able ...

Store Lead - Part Time

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$19.25 - $26.50/hr

With over 11 years experience, Connected specializes in breeding, growing, manufacturing, and distributing top-shelf cannabis through its state-of-the-art facilities and proprietary genetics. With ...

Store Lead - Part Time

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$19.25 - $26.50/hr

With over 11 years experience, Connected specializes in breeding, growing, manufacturing, and distributing top-shelf cannabis through its state-of-the-art facilities and proprietary genetics. With ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for cannabis breeding in the United States is $69,416.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,500.00 and $94,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is cannabis breeding?

A Cannabis Breeding job involves developing new cannabis strains with specific traits, such as potency, flavor, yield, and resistance to pests or diseases. Breeders use selective breeding techniques to cross different strains, stabilize genetics, and ensure consistent results. The role requires knowledge of plant genetics, cultivation practices, and data analysis to track plant characteristics. Breeders often work in research facilities, seed banks, or large-scale cultivation operations.

What does a cannabis breeder do?

A typical day in cannabis breeding involves tasks such as monitoring and cross-pollinating plants, collecting phenotype data, analyzing genetic traits, and maintaining detailed records. You’ll work closely with cultivation teams, laboratory staff, and quality assurance personnel to ensure optimal plant health and support research objectives. The role often requires spending time in both greenhouse or indoor grow environments and laboratory settings. Additionally, cannabis breeders may participate in meetings to discuss results and strategies for developing new strains with desired qualities, ensuring a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

What skills and qualifications are needed for cannabis breeding?

To thrive in Cannabis Breeding, you need expertise in plant genetics, horticulture, and controlled environment agriculture, often backed by a degree in plant science or related fields. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, propagation techniques, and data management systems is valuable, as well as certification in cannabis cultivation where applicable. Critical thinking, attention to detail, and strong teamwork skills are highly beneficial in this role. These competencies are crucial for developing successful new strains, maintaining compliance, and contributing to a collaborative research-driven setting.

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Infographic showing various Cannabis Breeding job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 5% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $69,416 per year, or $33.4 per hour.

Brand Ambassador (part time contract position)

Connected Careers Page

Palm Beach, FL • On-site

$20/hr

Part-time, Contractor

Re-posted 11 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Support product demonstrations, trainings, events, and retail installations to promote the company's products.

  • Assist in gathering post-event reports to evaluate stock levels and gather key insights.

  • Work collaboratively with team members during event activations and support retail merchandising efforts.


Job description

About Us

Connected International, Inc. (Connected Cannabis Co.) is a leading vertically integrated cannabis company based in Sacramento and operating in California, Arizona, and Florida. With over 11 years experience, Connected specializes in breeding, growing, manufacturing, and distributing top-shelf cannabis through its state-of-the-art facilities and proprietary genetics. 

With over 250 employees across the United States, Connected maintains a strong presence in the industry across multiple markets. The company has recently expanded into Arizona and Florida with ambitious national expansion plans underway. Connected's mission has always been to breed, grow, and sell the best cannabis in the world, setting high standards for its products, people, and partners wherever we go.

About the Job

A Brand Ambassador for Connected International will play a pivotal role in driving growth within designated markets. Their primary focus will be to support a range of activities including product demonstrations, Budtender trainings, product seeding, account follow-ups, administrative tasks, store visits, merchandising, and event support, among other miscellaneous support duties. 
This dynamic role requires a proactive go-getter to ensure the successful execution of our marketing strategies. They must be willing to work weekends, adapting to the demands of the role to meet our objectives effectively. This position is based on a temporary employment contract, with potential opportunities for extension based on performance and business needs.

What You Will Do
  • Receive and engage in training sessions led by Team Leads or experienced Brand Ambassadors to ensure up-to-date knowledge and skills.
  • Participate in Demo's, Trainings, Events, Retail Installations, and Misc. duties.
  • Prepare for shifts as necessary, ensuring all materials and products are ready and available for use.
  • Support Retail merchandising with necessary materials and promotional items as required.
  • Work collaboratively with a team of Brand Ambassadors during event activations, contributing to team efforts and success.
  • Assist in gathering post-event reports to evaluate stock levels and key insights
  • Available for weekend duties and support needs.
  • Contribute to the achievement of organizational goals and maintaining high team morale ensuring the effective execution of company promotions.
What We Are Looking For
  • 1-2 years of experience in Field Marketing preferred, preferably in the Cannabis industry.
  • Deep understanding of and passion for cannabis
  • Strong understanding of the retail landscape across California. 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with trade partners.
  • Ability to analyze market trends and consumer behavior and recommend new and effective trade marketing tactics.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work non-traditional schedule, including mandatory evening and weekend work, with days off occurring mid-week.
  • 21 years & older

Compensation Description (hourly): The hourly pay range for this position in the selected city is $20.00

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. 


Why Connected?

Connected is an exciting, innovative workplace with an inclusive culture that offers rare career opportunities, and a chance to make a real-world impact in a new start-up industry! We are looking for exceptional people to join our team as we transition into the next phase of our business ventures and become a leader in the cannabis industry.