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SalaryAt Proper Brands, we’re building a community of passionate, genuine people to grow the legal cannabis market. Together, we hold ourselves to the highest standard of quality in everything we do—from people to products and everything in between. At Proper, it’s not about being the biggest. It’s about being the best in what we do, demonstrating compassion, and improving people’s lives through cannabis. We believe that happy people make happy plants and happy plants make happy people.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Part-Time Budtender (Cannabis Patient Care Specialist) to join us on our journey to transform our bold ambitions for the Missouri medical cannabis market into a reality.
Our Part-Time Budtender (Cannabis Patient Care Specialist) will work out of our Proper Cannabis location in East Festus, MO. This part-time opportunity will start at $15/hour, working approximately 20-30 hours a week with the schedule to include weekends and possible evening shifts during the week.
Responsibilities for Budtender/Cannabis Patient Care Specialist:
Delivers an exceptional patient experience including, but not limited to:
- Creating a positive, memorable experience for every Proper Cannabis patient;
- Ensuring the safety and satisfaction of every patient;
- Maintaining a thorough knowledge of all dispensary products and medicinal qualities;
- Inquiring about any potential issues the patients might be experiencing;
- Educating patients on a variety of available products that may achieve their desired outcome;
- Tailoring product recommendations to meet the patient’s needs in compliance with state law;
- Answering any questions the patients may have related to dispensary products;
- Eliciting feedback from returning patients to further customize recommendations;
- Serving as a brand ambassador;
- Backing up team members as necessary;
- Maintaining patient flow;
- Maintaining patient confidentiality.
Processes dispensary sales efficiently and accurately including, but not limited to:
- Entering sales orders into the POS system;
- Maintaining an accurate cash count in assigned drawer;
- Processing patient payments and dispensing change;
- Updating sales and inventory records accurately;
Completes administrative duties including, but not limited to:
- Attending team meetings;
- Collaborating with dispensary staff during times of peak business volume, as directed;
- Performing assigned dispensary side job or jobs;
- Maintaining the cleanliness of the dispensary, ensuring adherence to hygiene and sanitation guidelines;
- Maintaining professional, positive and effective working relationships.
Requirements for Budtender/Cannabis Patient Care Specialist:
- HS Diploma or GED
- 1+ years in retail and guest services;
- Passion for medical cannabis
- Ability to quickly adapt in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment;
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
- Customer service oriented and team centered with a positive attitude;
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
- Ability to gain and maintain a thorough understanding of the medicinal implications and effects of strains including Sativa, Indica, and Hybrids.
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Ability to obtain a Missouri Agent ID by start date, which includes submitting fingerprints and passing criminal background check
Preferred, but not required:
- Familiarity with Missouri medical cannabis laws and regulations;
- 1+ years of cannabis retail experience.
Environment:
This position requires the ability to reach, bend, stoop, sit, stand, and carry and lift up to 30lbs. The work environment is an environmentally controlled retail store. This position may require traveling up to 10% of the time.
Benefits Package (for Full-Time employees only):
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Term life insurance coverage.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Paid time off.
- Holiday pay
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and support.
- Employee discount program.
- Paid parental leave.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this job advertisement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required for the position. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove job duties as necessary. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability status, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
** Please do not contact the dispensary regarding the status of your application. Recruitment is not being handled by dispensary staff. **
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
Weekly day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Application Question(s):
- This role requires a background check. If hired, are you willing to participate in a background check as part of the pre-hire screening process? Please indicate yes or no only.
- Regulations state that you must be at least 21 years of age to be hired. Are you at least 21 years of age? Please indicate yes or no only.
- Please summarize any previous retail experience.
- Are you authorized to work in the United States? Please indicate yes or no.
- This position requires a minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Do you have a high school diploma or GED? Please indicate yes or no.
- To work in the Missouri Medical Marijuana Industry, all workers must obtain a Missouri Qualifying Agent ID card before starting work. The card costs anywhere from $75-$125 out-of-pocket. Can you obtain the agent ID card? Please indicate yes or no.
- Please summarize any professional or personal cannabis work experience.
- The starting salary for this position is $15/hour plus pooled tips. Are you able to accept this salary rate?
- If you were referred by a current employee for this role, please enter their name below:
Ability to Relocate:
- Festus, MO 63028: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
