Brand Ambassador - Phoenix, AZ (Cannabis Technology)

Leafly; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Competitive compensation

Community engagement opportunities

Job summary

A cannabis technology company seeks a Brand Ambassador to represent its brand across events and dispensaries in the U.S. This role requires a deep knowledge of cannabis and technology, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to educate audiences effectively. As a remote position, the ambassador will build community relationships and support marketing initiatives. Compensation includes event stipends, with flexible working hours that may include nights and weekends. Prior experience in cannabis or marketing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of cannabis and cannabis technology.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professionalism, reliability, and high integrity.
• Ability to travel locally and work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
• Prior experience in cannabis, retail, marketing, or brand ambassadorship a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent Leafly at events, dispensary locations, and industry activations.
• Educate audiences on use of the Leafly app and Leafly.com.
• Support GTM initiatives including launches and partnerships.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with in-store personnel.
• Capture event photos, video, and content to support recaps.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of cannabis technology

Professionalism

Reliability

Data tracking

Tools

Google Sheets

Excel

Job description

Cannabis has us thinking in a whole new way.

There is no roadmap in legal weed. Our challenges are unique.

Engineering, product management, UX/UI design, SEO, creative, marketing, sales, client support, social justice, diversity and inclusion, whatever your career path, curious people who love to ask questions and find solutions have big opportunities at Leafly.

We are colleagues and a community

At Leafly, our mission is to combine science, data, and millions of real-life experiences to help people find the cannabis right for them with a vision of a world where everyone, everywhere can discover the magic of cannabis.

We advocate for the plant, growers, patients, enthusiasts, producers, retailers, and the lawmakers that make this weed world go round. We collaborate on problems, celebrate our wins, and grow from our not-wins. We strengthen our industry through education, access, and justice to unlock economic empowerment for all who want it.

We enjoy the excitement of a start-up, a social equity mindset, and the growth potential of a mature organization. We have competitive salaries and benefits, and a collaborative company culture that is second to none. Working here feels good.

Want to join our team?

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Position: Brand Ambassador (Cannabis Technology)

Location: Remote, United States

Job Id: 1139-1139

# of Openings: 1

Brand Ambassador (Cannabis Technology)
Location: Phoenix, AZ

Employment type: Independent Contractor (1099)
Hours: Part time (approx 16-20 hours per month)

Role Summary

The Brand Ambassador serves as a trusted, in-market representative of Leafly, supporting marketing, sales, and community initiatives through education, events, relationship-building, and feedback collection. This role is critical to driving awareness, adoption, and credibility in Arizona. The candidate must live in their territory and requires a background check and motor vehicle check. You must have a clean driving record.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent Leafly at events, dispensary locations, and industry activations
• Actively engage with customers, patients, and brand partners
• Educate audiences on use of the Leafly app and Leafly.com beyond strain database and education including but not limited to shopping and deals
• Support GTM initiatives including launches and partnerships at events and in dispensaries
• Build and maintain professional relationships with in-store personnel
• Create high-quality digital content across approved social media platforms to promote brand awareness and engagement
• Capture event photos, video, and content to support post-event recaps and internal reporting
• Provide feedback to the marketing team on campaign ideas, event opportunities, social trends, areas for improvement, competitive information/activity, etc
• Assist with event setup, breakdown, and vendor coordination as needed

• Collect and report market insights, feedback, and competitive intelligence
• Ensure all activities comply with cannabis regulations and brand guidelines
• Submit recaps and photos about time in the field including store visits, events, and budtender engagement
• Remain up to date with industry’s best practices

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of cannabis and cannabis technology
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Professionalism, reliability, and high integrity
• Ability to travel locally and work flexible hours including nights and weekends
• Prior experience in cannabis, retail, marketing, or brand ambassadorship a plus
• Comfort with Google sheets, excel, and basic data tracking a plus

Requirements

• Ability to lift event materials of up to 35 pounds and stand for extended periods of time
• Reliable transportation

Compensation

• Combination of flat rate per event stipend and incentives

Reporting Relationship

• Reports to Ambassador Program Manager or Regional Marketing Lead
• This position has no direct reports or supervisory responsibility

Other Relevant Information

This position will work 95% in the field traveling to dispensaries, pop-up events, and other marketing and promotional events. Must have access to a secure computer to attend virtual meetings, receive email, and write event recaps.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate effectively. The employee frequently is required to set up heavy equipment, move boxes, and other materials as needed. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds as well as lift and carry folding tables, bins of merchandise, tents, and banners. Must be able to stand and talk with others for up to 4 hours at a time. Must have the ability to travel using your own transportation, occasionally for long distances.

The job description is representative of typical duties and responsibilities for the position and is not all-inclusive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned in accordance with business needs. Prior cannabis convictions are not an automatic disqualifier. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics. A background check will be conducted after a conditional offer of contract employment is extended.