Community Engagement Ambassador

Terpenebeltfarms; Eliot (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Employee discount program

Job summary

East Coast Cannabis is seeking a college student to join as a Community Brand Ambassador & Retail Associate, combining retail duties with grassroots marketing. You’ll engage with the local community, support events, and help grow brand awareness while providing excellent customer service.

The role offers flexible hours (~5 hours/week in-store plus events) with a $19/hour pay range and a $600 sign-on bonus after 90 days. Must be 21+, enrolled in college, and able to obtain Maine ID.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a local college or university.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and eligible to obtain a Maine IIC.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Active involvement in organizations, activities, or student life preferred.
• Comfortable engaging with diverse groups of people.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Passion for marketing, brand building, customer service, or community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Represent East Coast Cannabis in a professional manner within the local community.
• Build brand awareness through peer-to-peer engagement and networking.
• Distribute approved promotional materials, swag, discount cards, and other marketing collateral.
• Promote upcoming events, product launches, and special promotions.
• Assist with community outreach efforts and marketing initiatives.
• Work promotional events, pop-ups, and community events as needed.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Team to develop new ideas and opportunities for community engagement.
• Track and report engagement metrics, community feedback, and promotional activity.
• Develop knowledge of East Coast Cannabis products and promotions.
• Provide exceptional customer service during in-store shifts and support daily retail operations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Retail experience

Problem solving

Computer skills

Cannabis knowledge

Stamina

Education

High School diploma

Job description

East Coast Cannabis is seeking an outgoing, motivated, and community-minded college student to join our team as a Community Brand Ambassador & Retail Associate. This unique part-time position combines retail experience with grassroots marketing and brand engagement.

In this role, you'll serve as a representative of East Coast Cannabis within your local community, helping build brand awareness, connect with adult consumers in the local community, and support East Coast Cannabis marketing and outreach initiatives. You'll work closely with our Marketing Team to execute promotional initiatives, distribute approved marketing materials, and provide valuable feedback on engagement efforts.

Responsibilities

Community Engagement Ambassador

• Represent East Coast Cannabis in a professional and positive manner within the local community.
• Build awareness of the East Coast Cannabis brand through peer-to-peer engagement and networking.
• Distribute approved promotional materials, swag, discount cards, and other marketing collateral.
• Promote upcoming events, product launches, and special promotions.
• Assist with community outreach efforts and marketing initiatives.
• Work promotional events, pop-ups, and community events as needed.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Team to develop new ideas and opportunities for community engagement.
• Track and report engagement metrics, community feedback, and promotional activity.
• Develop knowledge of East Coast Cannabis products and promotions.

Retail Associate

• Work approximately 5 hours per week in-store as a Retail Associate.
• Provide exceptional customer service to guests.
• Support daily retail operations, including customer education, merchandising, and store upkeep.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and state cannabis regulations.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a local college or university.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and eligible to obtain a Maine Individual Identification Card (IIC).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Active involvement in organizations, activities, or student life preferred.
• Comfortable engaging with diverse groups of people.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Passion for marketing, brand building, customer service, or community engagement.

Schedule

• Approximately 5 hours per week in-store.
• Additional flexible hours may be available for events, promotions, and engagement activities.

What We Offer

Hands-on marketing and retail experience.

Opportunities to collaborate directly with our Marketing Team.

Flexible scheduling designed to accommodate academic commitments.

Bonus Perk: Join the team and earn a $600 sign-on bonus after 90 days, plus enjoy one of the most generous employee discount programs in the state.

Pay range: $19 per hour

Required skills

• A minimum of 1 years in a customer service role in a retail or hospitality environment
• Minimum 21 years of age (or as required by state regulations)
• A minimum of a High School diploma is required
• Strong attention to detail and ability to solve and resolve problems in a calm, professional, and courteous manner
• Strong computer-based skills
• Dynamic interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Personal experience with cannabis

Desired skills

• Analytical skills to assess data, facts, and figures
• Proven expertise and experience to accurately manage a register
• Knowledge of the state's cannabis regulations
• 5+ years in retail

Preferred seniority

Overall: Entry level (less than 2 years)

Related job titles

cannabis, dispensary agent, cannabis retail, budtender, dispensary associate, dispensary retail, dispensary advisor, patient care advisor, wellness associate