Remote work has become incredibly common in the U.S. post-COVID. In 2023, 22 million Americans were working from home. Meanwhile, the cannabis industry continues to boom with nearly half a million full-time pot jobs across the country. It was only a matter of time before weed workers went remote.
While many cannabis careers, like budtenders or cultivation staff, require you to be in-person, there are plenty of work-from-home opportunities. Whether you seek creative work or a business-focused position, here are four remote pot jobs you could start today.
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1. Copywriter
Copywriters get all kinds of work. Some write product descriptions, and others write blogs. Some are skilled in search engine optimization, others develop brands. Every company needs them, including ones in the cannabis industry.
As long as you have communication skills, you could be a great fit as a copywriter for cannabis businesses.
2. Product Reviewer
Some people think that there is no better job than reviewing cannabis products. It sounds like the easiest thing ever — just test out a little cannabis, then write about the experience. But the people who do these kinds of jobs are actually experts in their fields.
Many are certified Ganjiers, which is the equivalent of a sommelier in the cannabis space. Platforms like Budist have elevated the review practice, utilizing a standardized 100-point scale for its critics.
Most cannabis product reviewers are not employed full-time. But if you’re looking for something to do as a side hustle, this gig may be right for you.
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3. Web Developer
Web developers have reputations as code masters. They know how to build complicated networks, and many also know how to design a website so it impresses customers. The best web developers also work with clients to gauge how much server space they need, whether they need a CMS, and more.
With so much expertise, web developers in the cannabis industry make a pretty penny. While some employers offer contract gigs, full-time jobs are available—meaning benefits and regular hours.
4. Accountant
Balancing the books is a crucial role in any business, but especially in the cannabis industry. The complex regulatory framework of weed means companies are under even more scrutiny. There are also nuanced tax rules. This makes accountants incredibly important for pot businesses.
Thanks to the digital nature of the modern world, many accountants can work from home. However, it may be helpful to have more than one large monitor to run the software more easily.
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Remote cannabis jobs are more than fulfilling and fun. They also give people a chance to help build an industry that stands to define what the future looks like for many people. While not suitable for everyone, remote gigs can be a convenient way to enter the emerging cannabis industry from anywhere in the world.
