Vangst is an online space that brings people together to find jobs and for networking. The company works exclusively with the cannabis market across the US. Craig Leland, Senior Director and Head of Recruiting for the company, shared that they saw a rise in remote work opportunities in the marijuana industry post-pandemic, with theirs at “about 25% to 35%”.
After a free sign-up on Vangst, its talent-matching software tool recommends users some results on the dashboard. The dashboard is your profile where you can see various recruiters just like on LinkedIn. Recruiters will be able to see people based on the company’s tools. Unlike many other industries, the cannabis industry is tied to its legalization procedures in different states.
State-wise legal course
Vansgt provides you with the map of the US and shows a state-wise legal stance on cannabis. Selecting a state on the map will allow you to see the details of the requirements for getting a job related to the marijuana industry and also the legal situation in the state chosen. For example, the use of marijuana is permitted to be used for both recreational and medicinal purposes in Colorado. Meanwhile, Florida only allows the medicinal use of marijuana.
As a freelancer on this site, you will be expected to be acquainted with some terminologies associated while working in the cannabis industry. Vangst provides a detailed cannabis-related glossary such as names of the plant’s strains, cannabinoids, and jargon that will come in handy while landing and starting a job. If you already have some startup experience, the chances of getting a job at the platform will be higher.
Nature of cannabis jobs
The marijuana job market has been flourishing since it became legal in various countries. In 2018 alone, 9,068 jobs were added in Florida in the US. According to another study, it was reported that 428,059 legal cannabis jobs were added to the US job market in January 2022. These jobs include technology platforms, cannabis media, cultivation and sales, security, legal affairs, human resource, accounting, lobbying, and non-cannabis product suppliers.
At Vangst, apart from securing jobs in HR, sales, marketing, and cultivation, you can also find creative jobs as a writer, BudTender, and edibles specialist, among others. Whether you are looking to hire or get hired, this network is meant to work for everyone.
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Photos credits: The feature image has been taken by Andrea Porziella. The infographics used are from Statista and have been provided for press usage.
Sources: Leafly
