Part-Time Budtender

Why Northeast Patients Group?

Northeast Patients Group– dba HighNorth is a subsidiary of Acreage Holdings, Inc., a leading vertically integrated, multi-state operator in the United States cannabis industry. Acreage dug its roots in the cannabis industry back in 2011 and has successfully grown its footprint across several states ever since! Acreage also continues to expand its brands such as The Botanist, Superflux, and Prime in current and new markets.

As industry leaders today, we have a responsibility to create a sustainable, diverse, equitable and inclusive industry for present and future generations.  We stand strong behind our mission, which is to combine operational excellence with a burning passion, by cultivating, producing, and dispensing the highest quality cannabis products and brand experienced. By making quality cannabis accessible, we hope to inspire everyone to embrace cannabis as a force for good in the world.

Who you’ll work for: Northeast Patients Group dba HighNorth 

Our Culture:

Here at Northeast Patients Group– dba HighNorth, we believe in people first. We value our people and encourage continuous opportunities to learn, develop, and grow. We pride ourselves in innovation and passion for the cannabis industry.

We are always looking for motivated people who share our vision to join our team. Think you have what it takes? Then come grow with us!

About the Role: Part-Time Budtender

Wellness Connection of Maine is looking for a highly motivated, positive, and compassionate Budtender for our recreational cannabis store in South Portland. The Budtender is the welcoming face of Wellness Connection of Maine to our South Portland customers and oversees all aspects of the customer’s experience at our recreational cannabis store. The successful candidate will possess outstanding customer service skills, a constant desire for self-improvement, and attention to details.

This entry-level position offers the opportunity to learn and grow with the Company from the ground up. Wellness Connection of Maine is a cannabis company operating in full compliance with state and local law. Our mission is to provide our customers with the highest quality cannabis at a reasonable cost to them, to support our customers’ full-spectrum wellness, and to foster education about cannabis throughout the state.

How you’ll make a difference:

The main responsibilities of the Budtender include interacting with, educating, and advising customers face-to-face and by the phone; assisting with inventory and cash management; and helping to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming facility inside and out.

Required Skills

• Outstanding phone and in-person customer service skills
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Thriving to perform job duties in a fast-paced work environment with the ability to stay even-keeled in periods of stress
• Demonstrated proactivity, flexibility, adaptability, and multi-tasking
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct
• Accurate cash management and inventory control skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Ability to focus; attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Skills to be Successful:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must at least 21 years of age
• 2 years post-secondary education in a related field preferred.
• 2 + years’ experience in a fast-paced client-service intensive industry—hospitality and retail backgrounds preferred
• Work history showing progressive responsibility as well as willingness to accept, lead and complete additional projects or challenges
• Computer & equipment operations necessary for running an office/retail center (POS systems; Word; Excel; office equipment such as copiers/telephone systems).
• Arithmetic necessary for basic inventory and cash management
• Familiarity with history and varieties of medical marijuana preferred but not required

Perks & Benefits*:

• 401 (k)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  *Based on eligibility.

Schedule:

• 24 hours per week
• 4, 6 hours shifts per week
• Weekday/Weekend

**Subject to change as business needs.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Manufacturing environment that requires extended time standing, walking, bending and reaching. The ability to carry up to 50lbs for up to 100 ft may be required. Occasional extended and repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers to cut and manipulate small objects. Ability to work in a humid and pollinated environment. 

Code of Conduct:

All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in the Code of Conduct.  

Northeast Patients Group is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.  We appreciate your interest in Northeast Patients Group. 

Salary

$17 USD per hour