Cannabis Jobs in New York
The New York cannabis job market
New York's adult-use market, regulated by the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), keeps adding licensed dispensaries, delivery services and cultivation sites across the state. MariJobs currently lists 52 live cannabis jobs in New York (city-matched, of 1,287 live listings, September 2026) — concentrated in New York City (Manhattan, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn) with additional openings in Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and the Hudson Valley.
Waar de banen zijn
- NYC (all five boroughs) — dispensary retail, delivery & logistics, and corporate roles at multi-state operators' New York offices.
- Upstate (Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse) — retail plus cultivation and processing sites.
- Hudson Valley & Long Island — newer licensed stores as OCM issues more CAURD and standard licenses.
Working in NY cannabis: what to know
- You must be 21+ for adult-use facility roles.
- NY does not currently require a state cannabis worker permit for most retail roles, but employers run background checks and require OCM-mandated training for some positions.
- NYC roles follow New York State and City pay-transparency laws — salary ranges are more commonly posted here than in most states, though across MariJobs only 23 of 1,287 live listings disclose pay overall (September 2026).
How to apply
- Browse the live New York listings below — every one links to the employer's own ATS.
- NYC retail roles move fast; set up a resume that leads with retail or hospitality experience.
- For cultivation roles, expect sites outside the city (upstate and Hudson Valley).
Live cannabis jobs in New York
- Retail Sales Associate Jobs at Curaleaf — Forest Hills, NY — Curaleaf (10718 70th Rd Forest Hills, NY, United States)
- Production Technician vacatures bij Curaleaf — Ravena, NY — Curaleaf (Ravena, NY, United States)
- Lead Store Associate Jobs at Curaleaf — Plattsburgh, NY — Curaleaf (345 Cornelia St Plattsburgh, NY, United States)
- Extraction Technician Jobs at Curaleaf — Ravena, NY — Curaleaf (Ravena, NY, United States)
- Per Diem Pharmacist at PharmaCann — Bronx, NY — PharmaCann (Bronx, NY, United States)
- Retail Transport Driver at Curaleaf — Forest Hills, NY — Curaleaf (10718 70th Rd Forest Hills, NY, United States)
- Lead Store Associate at Curaleaf — Syracuse, NY — Curaleaf (4141 S Salina St Syracuse, NY, United States)
- Sales Director Jobs at STIIIZY — New York, NY — STIIIZY (New York, United States)
- Cultivation Associate - Flower Jobs at Curaleaf — Ravena, NY — Curaleaf (Ravena, NY, United States)
- Cultivation Associate - Weekend Jobs at Curaleaf — Ravena, NY — Curaleaf (Ravena, NY, United States)
- Back of House Manager at PharmaCann — Bronx, NY — PharmaCann (Bronx, NY, United States)
- Per Diem Pharmacist Jobs at PharmaCann — East Syracuse, NY — PharmaCann (East Syracuse, NY, United States)
Frequently asked questions
How many cannabis jobs are there in New York?
MariJobs currently lists 52 live cannabis jobs in New York State (city-matched sample of 1,287 live listings, September 2026), concentrated in NYC with additional roles in Albany, Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse.
Do you need a permit to work at a New York dispensary?
New York does not currently require a state cannabis worker permit for most retail roles, but you must be 21 or older for adult-use facilities, pass a background check, and complete OCM-mandated training for certain positions.
Are there weed jobs in NYC specifically?
Yes — most New York cannabis jobs are in New York City: dispensary retail and delivery roles across the boroughs, plus corporate positions at multi-state operators. See the live listings on this page.