Budtender- Vail (Full-Time)

Native Roots; Avon (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO immediately

Health, dental, vision insurance

Flexible scheduling

Retirement plan after 6 months

ZayZoon wage access

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Native Roots Cannabis Co. in Avon, CO is seeking a Budtender to guide customers through their cannabis journey with tailored product recommendations and education. You will ensure compliant sales and support daily store operations.

Ideal candidates bring strong communication, customer service skills, and familiarity with cash handling and POS systems. In-person work at the Avon store with flexible scheduling, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must hold or obtain a Colorado MED Employee License.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and check in customers and patients.
• Engage with customers to assess wellness needs and recommend products.
• Educate customers on cannabis benefits and product use.
• Assist with deliveries, transfers, and inventory management.
• Maintain store cleanliness and organize products and stock.
• Process sales transactions with cash handling and POS use.
• Enter or update customer information in the POS system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Sales oriented

Cash handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Colorado MED Employee License

Tools

POS system

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 80 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.

Native Roots Cannabis Co. is aware that fake job postings, job interviews, and job offers are being promoted, mainly on social media. Native Roots will only make a job offer to a candidate once the candidate has submitted a job application and participated in a face-to-face interview. Native Roots will never request payment or require candidates to submit a check or other form of financial information during the recruitment/onboarding process.