Retail Associate - Budtender

About the Role

At Cannabis & Glass, our Retail Associates are the face of the brand. You'll guide customers through product selection, deliver expert cannabis education, and create an exceptional in-store experience every shift. If you love talking about cannabis and thrive in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment — this is the role for you.

We offer one of the best compensation packages in the industry: competitive hourly pay, tips that can exceed $80 per shift for top performers, and the largest employee cannabis discount you'll find anywhere.

What You'll Do

Customer Service & Sales

• Greet every customer warmly and professionally; build rapport and promote return visits
• Provide expert guidance on product selection based on individual needs, preferences, and Oregon regulations
• Educate customers on strain types, cannabinoid profiles, consumption methods, dosage, and product effects
• Promote loyalty programs, daily deals, and new product launches
• Verify valid ID and confirm all eligibility requirements before every transaction

Point of Sale & Compliance

• Accurately process transactions through POS and seed-to-sale tracking systems
• Handle all financial transactions with integrity and accuracy
• Follow all transaction limits, discounts, and promotional pricing protocols
• Adhere to all Oregon cannabis laws and internal SOPs including ID verification, purchase limits, packaging, and labeling
• Report discrepancies, compliance concerns, or suspicious activity to store leadership

Inventory & Store Presentation

• Assist with restocking, product rotation, and backstock organization
• Maintain merchandising standards — displays should be neat, full, and visually appealing at all times
• Verify accurate labeling and pricing on all retail products
• Support cycle counts and inventory audits as needed
• Keep the sales floor, waiting area, restrooms, and break room clean and organized
• Sanitize high-touch areas and workstations regularly
• Follow all store opening, closing, and cash-handling procedures

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 21 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1+ year of customer service, hospitality, or retail experience; cannabis experience not required
• Strong interpersonal and active listening skills
• Basic math and computer skills; POS experience a plus
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly (up to 200 lbs with assistance), with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must meet all Oregon state requirements for employment in a licensed cannabis facility

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting at $15.00/hr plus tips — top performers earn $80 or more in tips per shift
• 50% employee discount on smokable cannabis products
• Exclusive discounts from top national retailers
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance — both high-deductible and low-deductible plan options available
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Sick Leave (PSL)
• Holiday pay for shifts worked on: New Year's Day, 4/20, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas

Why Cannabis & Glass

We're one of the most established names in cannabis retail, and we're still growing. You'll work in a fun, collaborative environment alongside people who genuinely love what they do — with real earning potential, great benefits, and room to build a career in an industry that's only getting bigger. Apply today.