Looking to get your foot in the door with a fast-growing cannabis company?
We are looking for highly motivated and passionate students (rising juniors and seniors) who are interested in a career in cannabis and are ready to make an immediate impact. Our 8–12-week paid Cannabis Summer Internship program will provide you with a fast-paced learning experience where you will see what it is like to work in the ever-growing cannabis industry!
Proper Brands is a fully vertical marijuana company in the state of Missouri with a vision to lead and inspire our community through the power of cannabis. Proper is powered by award-winning cultivation experts, hand-selected genetics, and a careful human touch - all of which ensure a consistently high standard of quality. Driven by passion, expertise, and a commitment to our community, Proper is involved in every aspect of the seed-to-sale process. At the root, Proper Brands believes people come first. Our mission is to elevate life through uncompromising cannabis products and carefully crafted premium experiences.
In the Proper Brands Summer Internship Program, you will gain broad exposure to departments within our company, such as Cultivation/Post Harvest, Culinary/Processing, Human Resources/Compliance, Sales/Marketing, and Retail. We are looking for collaborative students who are not afraid to take initiative, work at a high level, and hold themselves accountable. Through our in-depth offerings, interns gain exposure across our business while making significant connections for their future and accessing exciting career opportunities. Individuals who participate in this internship will have the potential to make a strategic impact on the future of Proper Brands by creating a final presentation in front of key leaders in the business. While permanent employment with Proper Brands is not a guarantee, students who successfully fulfill the requirements of our internship program will receive a certificate of completion.
• Start Date: June 8, 2026
• Location: Rock Hill, MO Facility, Festus, MO Facility, and/or Retail Dispensaries (Bridgeton, Kirkwood, or Ellisville)
• Schedule: Days and hours will vary by location
• Pay: $15/hour
Core Job Duties
• Work in a team environment to accomplish goals
• Hit weekly goals and provide management with updates
• Generate new ideas and processes to help Proper Brands improve and innovate
• Collaborate with mentor(s) and other team members
• Contribute department-specific research and knowledge to the final term project
Required Experience, Education, And Skills
• GPA of 3.0 or higher, all majors considered
• Strong communication skills
• Exceptional organization skills
• Genuine interest and passion for the cannabis industry
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Creative and innovative approach to solving problems and resolving issues
Additional Requirements
• Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
• Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the Missouri cannabis industry
Environment
The environment of the internship is a smoke-free facility. The environment may increase exposure to plant allergens as live plants are present throughout the facility as a part of our cultivation operations. This position requires the ability to reach, bend, stoop, sit, stand, climb stairs and ladders, walk on uneven terrain, manage personal exposure to air contaminants, and carry and lift equipment to 25 lbs. The work environment is an environmentally controlled warehouse. This position requires local travel up to 5% of the time in the St. Louis, MO area.
Proper Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
