There are numerous online platforms that connect employers with job-seekers, professionals, and freelancers. In this guide we have highlighted the most popular options best suited to the cannabis industry.
We cover job boards, freelance marketplaces, business directories and other resources to start your research.
Cannabis Job Boards
Job boards are still the most common form of online job postings, and one of the best ways employers can connect with prospects. Here are the sites worth looking at first.
Linkedin Jobs
Searching and applying to jobs is free for members. Employers can subscribe to one of the paid plans to access special recruiting tools. At the time of writing their were 1000s of postings under “cannabis jobs“.
Vangst
Talent resource for the cannabis industry. Basic postings are free, and recruitment services available. See Vangst.com for more info.
Indeed Job Postings
Popular job board Indeed.com is free to add basic job posting, and currently lists over 4500 cannabis jobs in the USA, and 1800 job postings in Canada.
420 Careers
Seems active with thousands of job posting including a freelance category. Browse marijuana-related jobs at dispensaries, cultivation centers, manufacturing, security, marketing, etc. Visit: 420careers.com
Leafwire Jobs
Leafwire is an online directory for cannabis-specific jobs, deals and also a meeting place for cannabis entrepreneurs and investors. Leafwire is not as large as more notable platforms, but there is a good variety of consultants.
Freelance Marketplaces
The following websites offer the largest variety of freelancers — whether you are looking for writers, designers, marketers, consultants, influencers the following likely have the freelance skills you need.
Fiverr
Fiverr is an increasingly popular online platform that allows you to find skilled professionals to assist you with every aspect of your cannabis brand.
Fiverr has two-levels of freelancers: standard and “Fiverr for business”. Standard being the original service, where you can find freelancers for as little as $5.
Upwork
Upwork provides a complete platform for hiring and managing teams of freelancers from around the world.
Unlike traditional hiring agencies, Upwork allows you to find the perfect freelance cannabis professional for a specific task. Once a freelancer completes the task, it’s up to you to continue the relationship.
The downside is that Upwork provides so many tools it can be overwhelming for quick projects. Learn more about Upwork here.
Kolabtree
Kolabtree – This is a unique freelance marketplace for hiring PH.D qualified scientists, researchers and other academics.
- No upfront fees or minimum contract to get started.
- Flexible payments, fixed or hourly.
There are a variety of cannabis-specialist freelance scientists, doctors and experts for hire from around the world. Worth exploring. (editors note: I haven’t tried Kolabtree yet, but plan on using for an upcoming project. will post my review here.)
Learn more at Kolabtree.com
Freelancer.com
Freelancer.com – Similar to Upwork. Joining and posting jobs is free, fees are incurred for hiring. #cannabispromoter
Other Places to Look
Cannabis Business and Professional Directories
If you are looking to connect with legal, accounting, marketing and other professional services these directories are worth a look.
Trade Associations
An often forgotten place to find professionals, trade associates can be great for networking and recruiting. Here’s an extensive list of trade associations in the cannabis industry that might be of use.
Cannabis Staffing Agencies
Staffing agencies specializing in the legal cannabis market are another source for finding or being found.
Cannabis Writers and Editors
Great writers and editors can be difficult to find, here are a few places to start your search.
ProBlogger Jobs
ProBlogger Jobs – Long running job board for hiring professional writers and editors.
Textbroker
If you’re only searching for a content writer, Textbroker may provide you with a solution. There are only a handful of cannabis-knowledgeable writers on the platform, but if you need something written very quickly, Textbroker can be a great option.
Which is the Best Channel to Hire Cannabis Professionals?
Whether your company requires an SEO specialist or a content manager for your upcoming Youtube campaign — you’ll find many options browsing the above websites.
Traditional jobs are best served by traditional job boards. Consultants and agencies can be found on the freelance platforms or in B2B directories.
For casual work with low budgets the best platforms to find freelance cannabis professionals is Fiverr or Upwork. Both host millions of freelance professionals that provide every service you could hope for. Fiverr is better suited to one-off projects, while Upwork is better for hourly, imo.
Kolabtree is ideal for true cannabis experts, scientists and medical writers.
If you are looking for ancillary services like cannabis accountants and legal services, then Linkedin, Leafwire and local trade associations would be good places to start your search.
Here are a few tips to consider before hiring a freelance professional:
- Read the candidate’s reviews and verify that they have a solid reputation
- Discuss terms and conditions before starting the project
- Request previously published samples
- Provide an in-depth job descriptionOriginally published here.
