What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Budtender position at Enlighten Alaska?
About us
Enlighten Alaska is a family-owned business that values teamwork and education and we bring qualified candidates onto our team that align with the same values!
The Ideal Candidate
The cannabis industry is a fast paced one. That's why we have a keen eye for budtenders that demonstrate an adaptability to change, a willingness to try, reflect, and re-try again. These qualities are hallmarks of a person with a growth mindset. Enlighten is a vertically integrated cannabis business and we need workers with a growth mindset.
Good budtenders are able to demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills by being well-informed and ensuring customers are satisfied with their purchases.
The best budtenders can connect with customers on a personal level and can help customers find their NEW FAVORITE PRODUCT.
The greatest budtenders keep customers coming back to the store by cultivating an environment that reflects a desire to learn, desire for quality, and desire for community.
The Budtender Position
The entry level position at Enlighten is a dual-role position including sales and production projects. Entry level employees rotate between these two roles as needed.
Budtenders make up our front of house retail sales team. While fulfilling this role, budtenders help customers in our retail store and help them select a suitable cannabis product to fit their needs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Communicate with the Shift Leads on duty what the daily deals and sales goals are.
· Deliver at-the-counter customer service and perform polite ID checks
· Perform paper menu maintenance and online order assembly
· Deliver product knowledge in person and on the phone.
· Open and close cash drawers with an accurate count
· Report any inaccuracies or discrepancies for cash drawers directly to Store Manager at the time of discovery for further review
· Perform final assembly of goods in preparation for sales floor, up to and including:
- Tube Pre-Rolls
- Sticker Projects
- Prepack Flower
- Preroll Production
- Sales Floor Organization
· Maintain general cleanliness of lobby, sales counter, employee bathroom, and kitchenette/break room
· Re-stock front end consumable goods (exit bags, flower, pre-rolls, concentrates, edibles, receipt paper, merch, etc) during, and at the close of each shift.
· Process and troubleshoot returns, take the lead with tech malfunctions (scanners/printers/registers/POS system), and communicate promptly with the Shift Lead or Store Manager when tech malfunctions occur if you cannot solve them.
Starting Wage: $16 hourly, plus tips
Maximum Wage: $19 hourly, plus tips
Shift: Rotating, Part-Time
Days: Any
Position Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience in retail sales
- A valid marijuana worker's permit or license.
- Sound knowledge of cannabis strains and their wellness benefits.
- Strong organization skills
- Excellent analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional communication and customer service skills
- Knowledge of Alaska cannabis products, brands, cultivation/extraction methods, safe consumption practices, and a general familiarity with cannabis culture.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18