Budtender- Grand Junction(Part-Time)

Native Roots; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Retirement plan

Earned Wage Access with ZayZoon

Flexible scheduling

Mental wellness resources

Job summary

Native Roots in Grand Junction is looking for a friendly Budtender to guide customers through cannabis products and wellness options, ensuring compliant and accurate transactions while supporting daily store operations.

You will help customers choose products, explain benefits, and maintain a clean, organized shop with a focus on outstanding service and compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Colorado MED Employee License or ability to obtain.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience in customer service, cash handling or sales is a plus.
• Experience with POS systems is preferred.
• Cannabis knowledge or industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet and check in customers and patients.
• Assess wellness needs and recommend products.
• Educate on cannabis benefits and product lines.
• Assist with deliveries, transfers, and inventory.
• Maintain store cleanliness and organize products.
• Handle sales transactions and POS processing.
• Enter or modify customer information in POS.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service experience

Cash handling experience

Sales experience

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Why Work at Native Roots?

At Native Roots, we believe in growing together-personally, professionally, and as a team. From day one, you'll step into a supportive, rewarding environment where your contributions are recognized and your growth is prioritized. We offer immediate access to benefits like paid time off, along with comprehensive health coverage, mental wellness resources, and flexible scheduling that supports real work-life balance. Whether you're passionate about cannabis, looking to build a meaningful career, or just want to work somewhere that truly values its people-this is the place.

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Availability: Open Availability

Our Budtenders play a key role in delivering an outstanding customer experience by providing knowledgeable, personalized service to every customer and patient. This role is responsible for guiding customers through their cannabis journey by offering product recommendations tailored to their wellness needs, educating them on product benefits, and ensuring all sales are completed accurately and compliantly. The Budtender also supports daily store operations, including inventory management, order intake, and maintaining a clean, organized environment.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greets and checks in customers and patients.
• Engages with patients and customers to understand their wellness needs and recommends products.
• Educates customers and patients on the benefits of cannabis products.
• Assists with the intake of deliveries, transfers, and inventory management.
• Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the store including organizing products and inventory, sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
• Performs sales transactions including cash handling, using POS system, and compliantly packaging and labeling products.
• Enters or modifies customer/patient information in POS System.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Must hold or obtain a valid Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) Employee License.
• Strong communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Any customer service, cash handling and/or sales experience.
• Cannabis knowledge or cannabis industry experience.
• Knowledge of local and state laws related to cannabis sales including Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) regulations.
• Experience operating POS systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and push/pull up to 100lbs.
• Ability to perform the following physical tasks: sitting, standing, stooping, stretching, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, performing repetitive motions, and carrying boxes or items.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• In person at store location based on schedule.

ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION DETAILS

• Tip and Bonus eligibility.
• Accrue paid time off (PTO) immediately; starting at 48 hour per year.
• Health, dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illness insurance plans.
• Retirement plans available after 6 months of employment.
• ZayZoon: Earned Wage Access! Get Paid whenever you need with wages-on-demand via ZayZoon. No need to wait until payday! We are partnered with ZayZoon, an employee benefit that gives you instant access to your wages ahead of payday.