Dispensary Associate

**Job Title**

Dispensary Associate

**Job Type**

Part-Time

**Job Location**

Pine Grove Organics

335 Grove St, Brandon, VT 05733

**Work Performed in a Dispensary Setting.**

**In-Person Only.**

**Shift & Schedule**

Tuesday - Saturday*

1:15pm-8:15pm*

*Set to change within 1mo of hire. Primarily evenings and weekends with rotating weekend availability.

**Starting Wage**

$20.00 / Hour (Depending on Experience)

**Benefits**
- Employee Discount on Merch & Products
- (10) Days Paid Time-Off
- Paid Holidays (Thanksgiving & Christmas)
- Paid Training and Development
- Educational Product Samples

**Job Overview**

The Dispensary Associate reports directly to the Leadership Team of Pine Grove Organics. They are responsible for assisting in all daily operations of the Dispensary, being part of a customer-centric team, and achieving company initiatives. Additionally, the Dispensary Associate maintains company policies and procedures and ensures compliance with all state and local laws and regulations.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

**Customer Service & Sales Engagement**
- Ensure customers are greeted and checked-in according to company policies and procedures.
- Assist customers by guiding them through the store, answering product questions, and providing product recommendations.
- Inform customers of new products, current promotions, and upcoming events.
- Order preparation - fulfill online orders & pre-build orders prior to the point-of-sale.
- Promote Loyalty Platform and encourage customers to sign-up.
- Answer Store Phone - answer questions and direct customers/vendors to the website.
- Provide Leadership with customer feedback in a timely manner.

**Operational Tasks and Work**
- Help prepare and organize cannabis inventory in accordance with Safe Handling Policies.
- Summarize key shift notes via a detailed Shift Report.
- Perform general office work, such as filing records, operating copy/print machines, sorting change, and other duties as assigned.
- Maintain dispensary cleanliness according to cleaning checklists.
- Maintain dispensary aesthetic according to the PGO brand, including music selection.

**Compliance**
- Manage flow of customers throughout the dispensary.
- Check customer IDs and ensure validity.
- Accurately collect customer information in the POS System.
- Maintain confidentiality of customer identity & information.
- Maintain compliance with all local and state regulations.
- Monitor security system and enforce company security protocols.

**Qualifications**
- Must be computer literate.
- Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid ID.
- Must demonstrate ability to obtain a VT CCB Employee ID Card.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check as it pertains to VT guidelines.
- Participates in and embraces a team environment.
- Experience in cannabis, retail, hospitality, or patient services preferred.

**Education Requirements - N/A**

**Physical Requirements & Working Conditions**
- Must be able to sit/stand for extended periods.
- Ability to work a minimum of 5 hours a day.
- Flexible schedule availability to include some evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Ability and willingness to work in the following conditions:

- General office environment;
- Extended computer usage;
- Work environments that include exposure to, but not limited to: cannabis odors, indoor Heat & AC, motion, and noise;
- High-paced sales environment.

Pine Grove Organics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Paid time off

Shift:

- Evening shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

- Why do you want to work at Pine Grove Organics?

Ability to Commute:

- Brandon, VT 05733 (required)

Work Location: In person