Cannabis Retail Associate, Pittsfield

Temescal Wellness • Pittsfield, MA

6d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Cannabis Retail Associate (commonly referred to as budtender) is responsible for providing outstanding service and assistance to the patients and guests who visit our dispensary operations in Pittsfield, MA. They assist the management team with all facets of dispensary operations, pursuant to and in compliance with local and state laws and regulations, including 105A CMR 725 and 935 CMR 500. The Retail Associate position is designed to provide the people that we serve with a consultative buying experience to consistently provide a transformative guest experience by making every effort to partner with each guest to find the best available.

Requirements

• Authentic passion to serve the qualifying patients and caregivers of the state of Massachusetts, as well as adult use guests
• Affinity for handling multiple demands simultaneously and proficiency with time management
• Ability to learn and to use seed to sale POS software in compliance with program regulations
• Strong attention to detail
• High-energy, enthusiasm and positivity, a general can-do spirit
• Exemplary customer service skills as observed by supervisors and as validated by guest and patient feedback
• Ability to actively listen to guests and to assist in guiding their product choices.
• Thorough knowledge of all program guidelines and relevant Temescal Wellness policies and procedures
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to visually examine products for quality and signage/labeling accuracy
• Exhibit a “can-do” attitude and a willingness to take on new responsibilities and tasks as they become necessary
• Ability to assure compliance by demonstrating attention to detail and the aptitude to process and internalize a large volume of information, most specifically around state regulations
• Relentless pursuit of accuracy and of achieving efficiency through technology and scalable processes

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Portuguese is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist qualifying patients and caregivers and adult use guests in obtaining their cannabis/cannabis infused or medicated products
• Participate actively in ongoing training in customer service delivery
• Assist with dispensary opening and closing, to include the protection of dispensary assets by following Temescal Wellness operational policies and procedures
• Compliance with program regulations as they relate to retail operations and to the dispensing of medicated products, including the use of seed to sale software
• Maintenance of a well-stocked and beautifully merchandised dispensary
• Uphold all standards pertaining to dispensary cleanliness and Serv-Safe for infused product handling
• Consistently provide a transformative guest experience by making every effort to partner with the guest to find the best available product for their stated need
• Maintain store security, including building security and the security of all company assets to include the handling of cash and other financial instruments
• All other duties assigned by management

Benefits

• Employer pays approximately 70% of medical, dental and vision insurance, including for family members
• Generous time off policy
• Mission-driven organization with an excellent work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed