Budtender (Part-Time; Seasonal)

Budtender [Seasonal]

Under the direct supervision of the General Manager, provides and recommends appropriate cannabis-related products based on their effects and usage, and performs cash register and currency transactions for the Cannabis Dispensary. Creates an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Honors and represents the mission, vision, and values of the Cannabis Dispensary.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Collects payment, dispenses accurate change, and provides customers with purchase receipts for cannabis products; handles refunds and exchanges of products.
• Utilizes a Point-of-Sale system to maintain customer transactions.
• Always maintains the security of all funds in the register, including making timely cash drops to maintain the cash drawer below the maximum level of funds; secures monies and financial transactions in the safe.
• Completes opening and closing responsibilities, ensuring adherence to specified procedures.
• Updates digital menus and tools; conducts inventory; ensures that the sales floor is adequately stocked.
• Maintains the cleanliness and organization of all store areas in accordance with established policies, procedures, and health and sanitation regulations.
• Exhibits a professional appearance, greets customers with a welcoming and professional manner, and maintains a friendly, cheerful, and courteous demeanor at all times.
• Communicates clearly and openly with customers; explains and educates customers on different types of cannabis-related products, including effects and safe usage; and advises customers on suitable cannabis products based on the customers' needs, preferences, budget, and personal reactions to different cannabis strains.
• Adheres to budtending procedures, ensuring not to exceed daily limits per patient or recreational customer.
• Correctly weighs, packages, and labels cannabis products.
• Verifies identification and legal age for all customers.
• Maintains current knowledge of all dispensary products and stays abreast of developments in cannabis laws, industry trends, and products.
• Coordinates with Assistant Manager and Inventory Coordinator to ensure compliance with all dispensary procedures; ensures current compliance with all tribal rules and regulations and with all legal and statutory requirements.
• Addresses customer complaints, concerns, and questions and refers them to the supervisor as appropriate.
• Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Minimum Qualifications :

Tribal preference in accordance with Cowlitz Indian Tribe Code and CIT Employee Policies and Procedures Handbook shall apply to all positions. All positions are required to adhere to CIT's established safety policies regarding vaccine requirements and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Background Investigation Requirements :

Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands or arms; and talk or hear. The employee occasionally is required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include clarity of vision at close distances.

Work Environment : Work is generally performed indoors in a retail setting, under artificial lighting, where employees may have frequent contact with the public. Employees are exposed to dust, fumes, chemicals, airborne particles, and secondhand smoke. Employees are required to stand for eight or more hours. Extended work hours, including evenings, holidays, and weekends, are required. Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common.